Crest View - The Boulevard

    4458 Reservoir Blvd, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Home-like community supporting active independence

    I moved into this smaller, home-like community and I'm very pleased. My apartment is clean and comfortable, staff were friendly and helpful with a smooth move-in, and the a la carte services (meals/grab-and-go) give me real choice. Community rooms, an outdoor courtyard and exercise groups keep me social and active - great value that supports independence; I'd recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.00·(9)

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • good value for cost
    • home-like, smaller community feel
    • friendly, accommodating staff
    • responsive caregiving
    • private apartment units
    • on-site garage parking
    • varied dining options including grab-and-go and snacks
    • active social programming and exercise groups
    • accessible community rooms and outdoor courtyard
    • continuum of care (independent, assisted, memory, hospice)
    • smooth move-in and setup assistance

    Cons

    • deferred exterior maintenance and parking-surface deterioration
    • dated facility aesthetic and aging infrastructure
    • pest-control concerns and gaps in containment protocols
    • inconsistent cleanliness oversight in some areas
    • delays and gaps in incident communication and management response
    • limited vertical-access options in certain buildings

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Crest View - The Boulevard presents as an economical, smaller-scale senior living community with a home-like atmosphere and a full continuum of care. Reviewers consistently highlight the facility’s strong value proposition, private apartment units, on-site garage parking, and multiple care levels including independent living, assisted living, memory care and hospice. Common shared spaces — community rooms and an outdoor courtyard — support social interaction and contribute to a neighborhood feel.

    Care and staff: Staff performance is the community’s notable strength. Multiple comments describe staff as friendly, accommodating and helpful during move-in and day-to-day needs. Families and residents cite responsive caregiving, smooth onboarding and staff willingness to assist with setup and a la carte services. These strengths support resident independence and create regular social connections through snacks, conversation and staff-facilitated activities.

    Dining and activities: Dining is described as a serviceable offering with a set menu, snack availability and grab-and-go options, which reviewers appreciated for convenience. The community also provides structured activities and fitness groups; exercise classes and social programming are available and make use of communal spaces to promote resident engagement.

    Facilities and maintenance: Apartment units and interior common areas are generally described as comfortable and functional, but the campus shows signs of aging. Reviewers note a dated physical appearance and expressed desire for more modern finishes. Exterior maintenance needs — notably parking-surface deterioration — were highlighted as an area requiring attention. In some buildings residents noted limited elevator or vertical-access options, which can affect mobility and convenience depending on unit location.

    Management and operational patterns: While front-line staff receive consistent praise, there are operational concerns at the facility level. Reviewers describe pest-control events that affected multiple units and uneven handling of those events; this has led to questions about containment protocols, timeliness of notifications to residents and families, and overall sanitation oversight. Relatedly, some comments call out inconsistent cleanliness in certain areas and the need for more proactive exterior inspections and maintenance scheduling. These issues suggest gaps in incident response procedures and facility-wide quality-control practices rather than systemic problems with direct caregiving.

    Bottom line: Crest View - The Boulevard appears to be a budget-friendly option with a strong staff culture, practical dining choices and active social programming, well suited for those seeking a smaller, home-like community and a range of care levels. Prospective residents and families should confirm the facility’s current pest-control protocols, communication procedures for incidents, and planned maintenance or renovation schedules for exterior and common-area upkeep before making a decision.

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    Location

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    Crest View - The Boulevard is located at 4458 Reservoir Blvd, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421.

    About Crest View - The Boulevard

    Crest View - The Boulevard is a retirement community in Hilltop, Minnesota, that gives seniors many care and living options, and the place covers almost everything an older person might need, whether you're looking for independent living, assisted living, or special help with memory care for things like Alzheimer's or dementia, and they call the memory care program RUTHS Way, which has extra safety measures. The Boulevard has 68 units, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, and each one comes with a full kitchen with oak cabinets, a bath, and a living space large enough to move around without worry, plus there's lots of closet and storage space, sleeve-style air conditioners for comfort, individual thermostats for heating, and cable TV hookup, so everything feels a bit more like home. Market-rate units are open to adults age 55 and older, but most of the community is for people age 62 and up, and if you're someone who needs a lower rent, there are options for reduced-rate apartments if you meet certain income rules set by the state, so a lot of people can find something that fits.

    Staff stay onsite 24 hours a day, so help's always close by, and Crest View - The Boulevard not only helps with everyday things like bathing, dressing, and medication, but also provides weekly wellness clinics, home health aide services, and priority access to other Crest View buildings or services when health needs change, and the community also offers skilled nursing and short-term rehab care, so if someone gets sick or needs therapy after a hospital stay, they can stay where they feel comfortable. The memory care units are secure, set up so people with memory problems don't wander, and activities help keep their minds active, while families can take breaks by using respite care for a short stay if someone needs time off from caregiving. There's even hospice services for end-of-life support. Crest View - The Boulevard is built for older folks, with everything wheelchair accessible and features like well-lit halls, handrails, elevators, an urgency call system, and a sprinkler system, so safety's always in mind.

    People here don't have to worry about yard work or home repairs, because there's housekeeping, trash and recycling rooms on each floor, laundry rooms, and maintenance covered, while the grounds have green spaces, cherry blossom trees, and lovely walking paths where residents can sit or stroll in the fresh air. For getting out and about, there's easy access to shopping centers, parks, lakes, golf courses, restaurants, and doctors' offices just minutes away, and the fitness center makes it simple to stay active inside, too, with controlled entrances, covered parking for residents, guest parking, and all sorts of handy things like additional storage, a computer area, a library, an inviting foyer, and a beauty salon, so most days can feel a little special.

    Dining here is reliable, with two meals a day and a continental breakfast served in the dining room seven days a week, and there are always social and recreational programs going on for people to try something new or just chat with neighbors at games or spiritual care and worship services, plus transportation for planned outings if someone wants to join local trips.

    Pets are allowed, as long as they're on the smaller side, so you don't have to leave a companion behind if you move, and there's controlled access in and out, so you'll feel a bit safer. Starting at $1,240 a month, Crest View - The Boulevard gives people options for where they are in life, and if someone ever needs more help due to health needs changing, it's part of the bigger Crest View Senior Community, so moving between different levels of care sometimes doesn't mean leaving friends or familiar staff. The community has a rating of 4.0 out of 2 reviews, and offers a simple, comfortable, and supportive place for seniors looking for a maintenance-free lifestyle. The website for more details is crestviewcares.org/the-boulevard-apartments.

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    Crest View - The Boulevard offers independent living and assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 4458 Reservoir Blvd, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.

    No, Crest View - The Boulevard 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.

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