North Park Plaza

North Park Plaza sits in New Hope, Minnesota, as a five-story building with 105 units, including 30 fully accessible apartments for low-income older adults, and you'll find that it's run as part of the Volunteers of America properties. The place has a waitlist right now, but for those who move in, it offers permanent supportive housing close to shopping and Metro Transit. The community has a welcoming, neighborly feeling, with cozy common areas, a bright solarium for enjoying all seasons, a spacious dining room, and a brand new outdoor patio where folks can gather or sit quietly depending on their mood. Residents can use the library, which has computers and internet access, and there's even a chapel room for spiritual and community activities. There's a full-time Resident Services Coordinator who plans various activities, both social and recreational, so there's usually something to do if people feel like joining in. North Park Plaza provides several levels of care, including assisted living and memory care for those who need extra help, with memory care offering memory-enhancing activities and 24-hour support for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, plus respite care for short stays. Assisted living services at North Park Plaza include meal prep, medication management, personal care, and help with daily activities, which many find helpful as they get older. The community focuses on offering care that brings peace of mind to residents and families, and while the amenities are similar to those you find in many senior housing places, the atmosphere's comfortable and supportive, with services that can be tailored to changing health needs, and you'll also find staff opportunities for caregivers and nursing positions like CNA, LPN/LVN, and RN. North Park Plaza is licensed as Housing With Services and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, though it's not accredited, and it offers adult family home care and long-term, non-acute care, which tends to cost less than a traditional nursing home. Even though it's not fancy, the community feels safe and serene, and the supportive services for both daily living and memory care stand out for people needing steady help in a secure environment.