Tradition Living sits in a quiet neighborhood in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and offers both independent and assisted living for residents aged 55 and older, and the place allows all kinds of pets, so you might see small dogs or cats around. With 160 total units, residents can choose one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment layouts, each with kitchenettes, washer and dryer, private balconies, and individual climate controls, so you don't have to share the thermostat with anyone else, and there's even full-sized kitchens in some. The community's design lets folks age in place, which means when needs change, you don't have to move somewhere else, since they have a wide range of care like non-ambulatory needs, memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, hospice, and support with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and medication reminders, all with care plans made by the Director of Nursing, with a nurse on staff, and there's 24-hour supervision if needed. Residents can get help with household chores because Tradition Living provides housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and grocery shopping services, and there's move-in coordination so settling in isn't too hard. The dining room has all-day dining from chef-prepared menus, room service if you want to stay in, guest meals, and they make special meals for dietary needs or allergies, which can be a relief for many.
Community life stays busy-folks can join in on community-sponsored events, movie nights, book clubs, Bible study, arts and crafts in the activity room, and there's spaces for music or using the computer or library, and areas to just sit by the fireplace. If you like being outside, you might appreciate walking paths, raised gardening beds, and accessible outdoor patios. For those needing to get around, transportation services run on schedule with resident parking available, and the community is close to bus lines, golf courses, scenic parks, and hospitals like Maple Grove Hospital and PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital, so it's easy enough to get to appointments or enjoy a day out, though you'll probably want a car since the walk score's about 40 and the transit score's 37.
Tradition Living provides barber and beauty salon services on-site so getting a haircut or styling your hair doesn't require leaving the building, and there's plenty of other comforts, like heated underground parking, housekeeping, free parking, and both provided and self-serve laundry, a smoker-friendly area, guest parking, and controlled access for safety. Safety features here include emergency alert systems in units, and staff can assist with transfers for those who don't walk on their own. There's a fitness center for staying active, a house of arts room for creativity, and wellness programs.
The facility welcomes all, following values set by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, aiming to support social, spiritual, and physical well-being, so residents can engage in devotionals, spiritual programs, or simply spend time with their families, since the staff encourage family involvement. Tradition Living works with outside agencies for hospice, occupational, physical, and speech therapy needs, and provides both short-term respite stays and longer-term rentals, with some units available for senior homeownership. The community maintains a roster of other senior living locations in the area, too, including Brooks Landing, Creekside Gables, St. Therese at Oxbow Lake, Urbana Senior Living, and Waterford Campus, and has resources like the Senior LinkAge line to help with policies or veterans' services. Overall, Tradition Living offers a comfortable setting with many options and levels of care for seniors looking to stay active, social, and safe as they age.
