Heathers Estates

    2900 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

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    Reviews

    4.11·(64)

    Overall rating

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

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Friendly, welcoming staff and property managers
    • Responsive apartment and grounds maintenance
    • Close-knit, sociable resident community
    • Spacious apartments with competitive value
    • Clean common areas and well-kept grounds
    • Private courtyard, nearby park, walking trails, and lake
    • Heated indoor pool and resident gathering spaces
    • Varied activities, outings, exercise classes, and transportation
    • Informative community calendars and announcements
    • Family-friendly environment with convenient visiting
    • Assisted-living option nearby with transition coordination
    • Secure building entry and quiet residential setting

    Cons

    • Aging building features and dated apartment fixtures
    • Variable exterior upkeep
    • Internet availability and provider limitations
    • Limited hands-on assistance within the independent-living setting
    • Mixed meal quality and dining convenience
    • Long hallways and uneven accessibility
    • Variation in activity appeal and opportunities for social connection

    Summary of reviews

    Heathers Estates is primarily an independent-living community for adults 55 and older. Overall, residents and families often describe a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with long-term residents expressing strong attachment to the community and its neighbors. Staff and property managers are frequently praised for courtesy, help with move-ins, and responsiveness to apartment or maintenance needs. Some accounts describe less satisfactory communication with management after leasing, so the experience may vary by staff interaction. The Estates is not presented as providing comprehensive hands-on care; one review specifically noted limited assistance for residents who need more support. A nearby assisted-living community, Heather's Manor, may offer a next step, and staff can help coordinate a transition.

    Activities are a recurring strength. Options described include coffee gatherings, cards, bingo, tai chi, water aerobics, potlucks, social events, and group outings, with a shopping van available. Residents can choose whether to participate, and community calendars and bulletin boards help share announcements. Some reviewers found the activities less engaging or felt that social opportunities were limited, indicating that the available programming may not suit every resident. The resident community is commonly characterized as friendly, and several accounts describe making friends and enjoying a quiet, neighborly atmosphere.

    Dining feedback is mixed. Reviewers mention meal menus, free meals, and shared dining as useful amenities, while another felt the food could be better. The dining area was described as crowded in one account, and it is in a separate building according to a tour review, which may affect convenience. A nurse visit and a menu at the neighboring assisted-living community are also mentioned, but the reviews provide limited detail about clinical services at the Estates itself.

    The property offers a private courtyard, nearby park and walking trails, an indoor pool, a library, common sitting areas, and garages. Many reviews describe the community as clean and well maintained, while others point to an older building, dated appliances and bathrooms, worn hall carpets, or inconsistent exterior upkeep. Apartment size is often viewed favorably for the price, although layouts and features vary; reported concerns include narrow, lengthy hallways and accessibility considerations. Internet connectivity is a recurring practical limitation, with accounts noting restricted provider options and difficulty obtaining service in some apartments.

    Taken together, reviews present Heathers Estates as a community valued for its staff relationships, resident connections, outdoor setting, activities, and apartment space. Prospective residents may wish to inspect the specific apartment and common areas, ask about internet availability and included services, and clarify what assistance is available within the independent-living setting. Dining arrangements, accessibility, and the level of activity that fits an individual’s interests are also worth assessing during a visit.

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    Location

    Heathers Estates is located at 2900 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN, 55422.

    About Heathers Estates

    Heathers Estates stands at 2900 Douglas Drive North, right on the border of Bassett Creek Park in Crystal, Minnesota, and has been serving seniors since 1968, so you can tell it's got some history behind it and folks have figured out how to keep things running smoothly over the years, and when you drive up you'll see a big apartment complex with 136 units ranging from studios all the way to one and two-bedroom, two-bath options, plus they offer both independent and assisted living, and the whole property covers about 111,520 square feet. The place is run by Transforming Age, a non-profit, and Heathers Manor Assisted Living is right next door, so there's a sense of connection between the two, with all sorts of support as people's needs change, and they say their staff looks after folks with a focus on integrity, respect, and making life better for older adults through activities, care services, and a community feel. People who come here have the choice between different floor plans starting at $1,295 per month, and can bring along small pets, with a policy that allows dogs and cats up to 50 pounds, though there's a deposit involved. The buildings are non-smoking indoors, and there's parking available in a detached garage for an extra $50 a month, with laundry and linen services included to keep day-to-day chores simple, letting residents focus on social gatherings like weekly "Coffee & Doughnuts" get-togethers in the common areas or joining a group exercise class in the fitness room. You'll find apartments with features meant for aging in place, including wheelchair accessible showers, and on top of independent living, they offer assisted living, memory care, respite, and hospice options, meaning a person could move in and expect the right kind of help for most changes in health or ability over time, with care services like homecare, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and even doctors and nurses on call as needed. There's a swimming pool, hot tub, cafe, library, beauty salon, guest rooms, and a well-kept community room, and residents can use transportation services for errands or appointments. Heathers Estates caters to adults 55 and up who want to stay active- they focus a great deal on both privacy and company, encouraging community through social events and shared common spaces, and there's a well-maintained landscape for walks with views of the park and nature preserve next door. Residents can rely on maintenance staff, including a Handy Man familiar with the property, and management encourages tenants to keep an eye on their apartments, which means repairs usually get attention quickly. The focus is always on comfort, safety, meaningful connection, and keeping things as simple and peaceful as possible for everyone, with the flexibility to choose the right mix of independent living and support as time goes on.

    About Transforming Age

    Heathers Estates is managed by Transforming Age.

    Transforming Age is a nonprofit senior living network founded in 1956 (originally Presbyterian Ministries), headquartered in Bellevue, WA with a second HQ in Omaha, NE. Operating 75+ communities across 23 states, they provide independent living, assisted living, memory care, and affordable housing plus home-based services.

    People often ask...

    Heathers Estates offers independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement community.

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    Yes, Heathers Estates allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 2900 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422.

    No, Heathers Estates 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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