Orchard Path Senior Living Community sits along Cobblestone Lake at 5400 157th St. W. in Apple Valley and offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartment homes managed by Presbyterian Homes & Services, a faith-based nonprofit. The community is pet-friendly, allowing small pets under their guidelines, which many residents find comforting, and it's got activities and worship services set up by a full-time pastor, with regular Bible studies and hymn sings in the chapel. There's a secured memory care unit with 20 apartments for folks living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and that area's built to help reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Assisted living includes 58 apartments and helps with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication, and independent living covers 175 apartments for active seniors looking for fewer chores and more social life. An expansion is underway that'll add 75 new independent living apartments, a bigger community room, and a patio.
The apartments have simple comforts like luxury vinyl plank floors, carpeted bedrooms, electric fireplaces, ceiling fans, and some with private decks or sunrooms. Most have nine-foot ceilings and walk-in closets, spa-like bathrooms with step-in showers and grab bars, and full-size washer and dryer units, plus kitchens with a refrigerator, self-cleaning oven, dishwasher, microwave, and garbage disposal. Housekeeping, laundry (both self-serve and provided), and maintenance services help keep things running smoothly so folks don't have to worry about chores. There's scheduled transportation and a community bus that goes to stores and other outings.
The community has a fitness center, a wellness program with instructor-led classes, and paths for walking and biking around the lake, so there's plenty to do outside when the weather's good. Inside, you'll find a movie theater for regular movie nights, a club lounge for gatherings, a business office, bike storage, a car wash bay, and storage lockers. Residents often meet in the club room or Fellowship Hall for bingo or social events, and the shared spaces make it easy to spend time with neighbors.
Meals at Orchard Path are served in a restaurant-style dining room with three daily meals, and there are guest dining options if family or friends come by. Special dietary needs get attention, and meals are made with care for taste and health. The market is handy for small shopping trips, and the smoke-free environment helps with comfort and safety. Extras like a beauty salon/barber shop, underground parking, a wood shop, and guest suites add to the practical side of living here, and guest parking is on site.
For care needs, nurses are on staff, and there's support for non-ambulatory, diabetic, or incontinence care. If someone needs a short-term stay or respite care, that's available too, which is helpful for rehab or recovery after a hospital visit. Spiritual well-being, health, and social connections are all part of the life enrichment programs offered, and folks can take part as much or as little as they want. Building access is controlled and there's security, so families feel at ease. The location by Cobblestone Lake brings in fresh air, lakeside activities, and nice views, which many appreciate.
Orchard Path Senior Living Community works with partners like Fendler Patterson Construction, Pope Design Group, Piper Sandler, the city of Apple Valley, Dakota County, and Senior Housing Partners to keep the place up to date and ready for more residents. The variety of living options and thoughtful amenities mean that people with different needs can find what works for them, and there are staff and services in place to support changes in care as time goes on, all in a simple, clean, and welcoming setting.
