Crest View Senior Community at Blaine sits in the suburbs near Minneapolis and St. Paul, right by places like Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Starbucks, and McDonald's, with quick access to Unity Hospital and Twin Cities Orthopedics Blaine, which makes going to the doctor or hospital pretty convenient. It's a faith-based nonprofit community that's part of Crest View Senior Communities, serving people since 1952 in Columbia Heights and since 2016 in Blaine, and it has a mix of options, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and care suites, all under one roof, so folks can stay in the same place if their needs change.
The Blaine campus has 51 assisted living apartments, 24 secured memory care apartments for residents with dementia, 11 care suites, and 66 market-rate senior apartments, with some reduced-rent units for those who meet income guidelines. There's always staff on duty, a Home Care team onsite 24 hours a day, and nurses around for 12-16 hours each day, so there's help if someone needs support with things like medication, getting around, bathing, and dressing, plus mild cognitive impairment and dementia care in a secure area, and a staff that handles simple repairs and the day-to-day tasks so residents don't have to bother with things like changing lightbulbs or doing laundry.
The campus is pet-friendly for small dogs and cats under 25 pounds, charging a pet fee, and offers private and semi-private rooms, with plenty of closets, well-equipped kitchens, washer and dryer units for independent living, and patios or outdoor access, depending on the apartment type. You'll find a library with computers, a fitness room, woodworking shop, chapels, clubroom with a pool table, a beauty salon, and community rooms, one of which has a grand piano, plus there's elevator access, a secure entry system, an underground garage with carwash, and guest parking. There are also regular activity programs, worship services, and scheduled outings with van transportation.
Residents in assisted living and memory care get all meals included, while independent living offers 10 meals per month, and there's housekeeping, laundry and linen service, response systems, basic cable, weekly wellness clinics, and even apartment thermostats you can control yourself. Crest View offers a broad calendar of activities-craft fairs, exercise programs, social and educational events-and makes it a point to promote friendship and keep folks active and engaged, with regular support from a caring staff that's trained to help those with varying needs.
The emergency alert system works everywhere on campus and the building has sprinklers and well-lit halls with handrails for safety, which gives a sense of security, especially for those who need some extra supervision. The community's reviews talk up the caring staff and the comfort of the amenities, and you do sense the emphasis on safety, engagement, and supporting spiritual and physical needs, especially with worship services and a faith-based environment. Crest View also participates in various payment programs, including private pay, Elderly Waiver, Alternative Care, and CADI, and there's a second-person fee in some apartments.
It's a place where most people find what they need, whether that's hands-on daily help or a more active, independent setup, and Crest View on 42nd in Columbia Heights remains available for skilled nursing if ever needed, with priority access for current residents. All in all, Crest View Senior Community at Blaine offers a safe, well-staffed, and thoughtfully designed spot for seniors, with services that fit a variety of personal needs and a real sense of community.
