Amira Choice Bloomington

    5501 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Upscale community with excellent amenities

    I moved into this brand-new, upscale community and I'm very pleased - beautiful, well-designed apartments with balconies, in-unit laundry and big closets, plenty of natural light and a hotel-like vibe. The staff are friendly and caring, meals are excellent, activities are plentiful (exercise rooms on every floor, pub, salon), it's staffed 24/7, and the smooth move-in and convenient location make it easy to recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.24·(34)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Well-designed, modern apartments
    • Variety of floor plans
    • In-unit laundry and private balconies
    • Spacious walk-in closets
    • Abundant natural light
    • Hotel/resort-like common areas
    • Multiple exercise rooms (including on each floor)
    • On-site salon and pub
    • 24-hour staffed front desk
    • Nutritious, varied dining with three meals daily
    • Active social and recreational programming
    • Friendly and compassionate caregiving staff
    • Responsive maintenance and office teams
    • Well-maintained grounds and quiet environment
    • Convenient location near Normandale Lake
    • Competitive pricing relative to some local peers

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels
    • High staff turnover
    • Inconsistent housekeeping and laundry delivery
    • Variability in caregiver skill and care quality
    • Medication and assistive-device handling
    • Administrative and leasing transparency issues
    • Unclear pricing structure with potential for rent increases on month-to-month leases
    • Billing and resident-family communication gaps
    • Occasional meal-service timing inconsistencies
    • Activity interruptions during infection-control events
    • Follow-through gaps on paid services
    • Resident-directory privacy and safety concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Amira Choice Bloomington is consistently described as a modern, well-appointed senior living community with a resort-like presentation. Reviewers praise the physical plant: bright, spacious apartments with in-unit laundry, private balconies and large closets; abundant common areas; multiple exercise rooms; an on-site salon and pub; and well-maintained grounds. The facility’s location and dining program are also frequently highlighted—the dining is characterized as nutritious and varied with three meals served daily—and many residents appreciate the social environment and available activities.

    Care and staffing elicit mixed impressions. Numerous accounts describe caregiving staff as friendly, compassionate, and respectful; long-standing staff relationships and competence are cited as sources of comfort for families. At the same time, reviewers describe operational patterns that affect day-to-day care: inconsistent staffing levels and turnover, variability in caregiver skill, and concerns about medication handling and management of hearing aids or other assistive devices. These issues are linked in some accounts to inconsistent clinical rounding, housekeeping, and laundry frequency, which can affect resident experience and perceptions of reliability.

    The community’s activity and wellness programming is a clear strength. There are abundant recreational options, an engaged recreation director, and frequent opportunities for socialization and exercise. That said, activities have at times been interrupted by infection-control events, and a few reviewers noted limited dedicated activity space in parts of the building. Dining receives largely positive remarks for taste and nutrition, although there are occasional operational complaints—examples include late meal delivery and communication lapses about meal timing.

    Administrative practices and business communications are an area for careful review. Several comments describe concerns with leasing and billing transparency, including lease terms that allow month-to-month arrangements and subsequent rent increases, inconsistent follow-through on paid services, and occasional poor communication from administrative staff. There are also isolated concerns about resident-directory privacy and the potential for misuse. Prospective residents and families may wish to verify staffing ratios and schedules, housekeeping and laundry routines, medication-management protocols, lease language about rent increases, and the community’s billing and communication practices during a tour.

    In summary, Amira Choice Bloomington is viewed favorably for its facilities, dining, and social programming, and many residents report positive relationships with caregiving staff. However, persistent operational issues—primarily inconsistent staffing, housekeeping and service follow-through, and administrative transparency—appear frequently enough that prospective residents should ask targeted questions and seek documentation on staffing, clinical practices, housekeeping schedules, and lease/billing terms before committing.

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    Location

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    Amira Choice Bloomington is located at 5501 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN, 55437.

    About Amira Choice Bloomington

    Amira Choice Bloomington sits in Bloomington, Minnesota, close to shops, outdoor parks, restaurants, and medical centers, and you'll find it's got a modern look with nice bright apartments that come as studios, one-bedrooms, or two-bedrooms, with kitchens, Wi-Fi, and shared spaces like living rooms and gardens, and though there's no real detailed brochure out there, the main thing to know is they offer a wide range of living choices so residents can age in place, from Independent Living for those who want an easy, social life and don't want to mess with home upkeep, to Assisted Living with daily help when needed, all the way to Memory Care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias, plus an Enhanced Care section for more advanced needs, in smaller settings. Staff include nurses who check in part time, and the team's known for being kind, helpful, and cheerful, so you often see plenty of interactions and support around, and couples can even keep living together, even if they need different care levels. Services cover meals made with good ingredients, housekeeping, laundry, in-home healthcare, a pharmacy on-site, transportation for shopping or appointments, and personal help like medication reminders or extra care as folks need it. Residents can enjoy safety features like the gated grounds, and there's lots of ways to keep busy or active, whether you're into fitness centers, yoga, stretching, games, arts and crafts, walks outside with pets, music, or group trips. There's a hot tub spa, an aquatic area, a coffee shop, communal dining, room service, guest parking, and overnight stays for visitors. Everyone can take part in religious activities, fun events, and clubs, and the setting's pretty home-like while encouraging everyone to decorate or settle in as they like, with staff who help answer questions for both residents and families. The place accepts payments by checks and insurance, with different pricing and rent options, and the design is friendly to wheelchairs and pets alike, so you'll see a welcoming and lively community, even though some particulars like specific program names or detailed facts aren't out in the open, but what's clear is people here can get care that changes as their needs do, and they don't have to move out just because life changes.

    About Great Lakes Management

    Amira Choice Bloomington is managed by Great Lakes Management.

    Founded in 1988 by Michael Pagh, Great Lakes Management is a Minnesota-based senior living operator managing over $1 billion in real estate across the United States. Headquartered in Plymouth, MN, the company operates approximately 40+ senior living communities offering assisted living, memory care, and independent living services.

    People often ask...

    Amira Choice Bloomington offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,183 per month.

    Amira Choice Bloomington offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community.

    There are 42 photos of Amira Choice Bloomington on Mirador.

    Yes, Amira Choice Bloomington allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 5501 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437.

    No, Amira Choice Bloomington does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number36899
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    9

    Citations

    2

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    04 May 2026Complaint
    Investigated the allegation of wound-care neglect and determined that neglect did not occur. Care was coordinated with hospice as the resident’s condition changed.
    01 Oct 2025Inspection
    Identified correction orders for fire protection issues, nursing assessment timing, and bed rail safety.
    • 144G.45 Subd.2.(a)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.70 Subd.2 (c-e)Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • 144G.91 Subd.4(a)Appropriate care and services
    19 Mar 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint on January 31, 2024, and no correction orders were issued.
    30 Jun 2023Inspection
    Identified multiple correction orders addressing disaster planning, emergency preparedness, fire safety, liability waivers, emergency relocation notices, ongoing resident assessments, and secure medication storage. Overall, substantial compliance was noted.
    • Minnesota Statute 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • Minnesota Statute 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4)Fire protection and physical environment
    • Minnesota Statute 144G.50 Subd. 5Waivers of liability prohibited
    • Minnesota Statute 144G.52 Subd. 9Emergency relocation
    • Minnesota Statute 144G.70 Subd. 2 (c-e)Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • Minnesota Statute 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications

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