Ebenezer Ridges Campus sits on a landscaped area in Burnsville just a block from Fairview Ridges Hospital, and it's been recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report in early 2025, so the care there stands out in the area. The campus has five main buildings with different options, offering independent living, subsidized independent living, assisted living, enhanced care suites, memory care, transitional care, long-term skilled nursing, adult day center, and even child care. There are private suites and semi-private suites, some with kitchen appliances and climate controls, and residents can pick from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, some with nice views. The community has a pet-friendly policy but small dogs aren't allowed, so people can still bring their pets if they're not tiny pups. The atmosphere feels home-like, with a focus on easy living and comfort.
Ebenezer Ridges Campus supports seniors at any care level with skilled nursing staff available, and they handle things like incontinence care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, memory care with trained staff, and transitional care for folks who just got out of the hospital and need a little more support before going home. Some programs let residents get support at every stage, and if a resident's needs increase, they can usually add more help and stay in their same apartment. The community has care plans made in partnership with residents and their families, and people can join short-term respite stays or use adult day services. Many people like that the staff includes nurses (part-time for some buildings) and team members trained in memory care.
The campus has lots of spaces for socializing, like a movie theater, fitness center, elegant dining room with chef-prepared meals, chapel for religious services, garden, communal dining areas, onsite coffee and gift shop, and indoor community rooms. There's even an intergenerational childcare program where seniors and kids mix for some activities. Residents can use the salon or enjoy outings to local parks or sporting events. Activities change regularly and include things like art classes, writing poetry, Bible trivia, holiday parties, live music, and a summer festival. The staff plan onsite and offsite activities that help keep people active, connected, and engaged.
Help with daily living is easy to find, with housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, linen changes, meal service, medication reminders, and transportation for errands or appointments. The apartments aim for maintenance-free living, with enhanced care suites that give access to satellite TV, wireless internet, scheduled housekeeping, and a private kitchen. Access to therapy providers is included for people in the enhanced care suites and transitional care, so residents can recover well from surgery or illness and hopefully get back home if that's their goal. Social services, recreational activities, and themed community events help foster friendships and keep life interesting. People with mobility concerns find the buildings are handicap accessible and manageable.
Ebenezer Ridges Campus is operated by Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center and works with Fair View Health Services, so residents get connect to a larger network of support and resources. The community oversees and supports several other senior housing locations across Minneapolis. The commitment to care, opportunities for aging in place, creative and spiritual activities, day programming with children, outings, and a flexible variety of living options all give families and residents several choices, though memory care and assisted living apartments tend to fill up quickly. People often find the setting welcoming with thoughtful amenities and a range of care that can grow as their needs change.
