Aurora on France sits at 6500 France Ave S in Edina, MN, right next to Fairview Southdale Hospital and close to shopping, restaurants, and parks, so you don't have to go far for what you need, and it's surrounded by a nice natural pond out back that you can look out at when you want a bit of peace. The building's got controlled access for safety and offers onsite and underground garage parking if you want, though that garage does have a monthly fee. They let you bring small pets under 30 pounds, and you'll find both dog and cat amenities here, which can mean a lot for folks who don't want to move without their animals. For visitors, there's guest parking, which comes in handy, and the place is faith-based, so you'll find some spiritual support along with day-to-day services.
The community's got a lot of housing choices, from studios and one-bedroom units all the way up to two-bedroom apartments, and even a few with a den if you've got a hobby or just need the space, plus private rooms for those who want more privacy. They offer independent living for folks who want to keep busy without worrying about home upkeep, and assisted living for people who need help with things like bathing, dressing, or remembering their pills. There's also a secured memory care unit for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and it's built to help keep residents safe from wandering. For folks who need extra help after a hospital stay, they offer transitional care with skilled nurses and specialists, and there's a respite or short-term stay option if you just need care for a little while.
Basic services include housekeeping, laundry (either self-serve or done for you), and a response system in every apartment for emergencies. You can get nutritious meals made by chefs, but for independent and assisted living, meals cost extra and there's more to check for memory care, and for folks who like to be out and about, there's scheduled transportation in a van. Laundry gets handled several ways, so you can do it yourself or have someone help, and linens are included. They've got a nurse on staff, and they can take care of folks who are non-ambulatory, need help with diabetes, or need incontinence care.
Aurora on France also offers a bunch of social programs and activities for all levels, with devotional services, crafts, and both on- and off-site outings-so many people find the activity calendar full and the staff friendly, and the building's got some handy common rooms, a beauty salon, and plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor spaces to gather or just watch the pond. The facility accepts private payment and Elderly Waiver, and with things like family-friendly amenities, outdoor spaces, parks, and art centers nearby, folks find there's something for many interests. This place doesn't claim to be perfect, but it does try to cover most needs in senior living, from independent life to skilled nursing and memory care, and that makes it a solid choice for older adults in the Edina area.
