The Villa

    308 N Faxon Rd, Norwood Young America, MN 55368
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Friendly staff and clean rooms

    I'm very satisfied - the staff are friendly, respectful and well-informed, the rooms are impressive and always clean, and the dining room is pleasant (my loved one loves the food). Convenient location, meaningful daily activities, and attentive care make this smaller community feel like good value; I'd recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.60·(5)

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, respectful, and well-informed staff
    • High-quality, attentive care for residents
    • Clean and well-maintained facility
    • Variety of daily activities and programs
    • Residents and families would recommend the community
    • Good value for cost / affordable care
    • Smaller, more intimate community atmosphere
    • Impressive rooms and pleasant dining room
    • Positive impressions of the food
    • Convenient location
    • Families report loved ones are doing well and in good hands

    Cons

    • Limited meal variety / needs more meal options

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers highlighting excellent staff, reliable care, and a clean, well-maintained environment. The dominant themes are that residents are well looked after, families feel comfortable and reassured, and the community delivers good value. Several reviewers explicitly state they would recommend The Villa, and note that their parents or loved ones are doing well, which reinforces an overall impression of dependable, resident-focused care.

    Staff and care quality are among the most frequently mentioned strengths. Reviewers describe staff as friendly, respectful, and well-informed, and they emphasize that loved ones are “in good hands.” This language suggests consistent, attentive interactions between caregivers and residents and positive communication with families. Comments about “everything working out well” and “good care for loved one” indicate that families feel supported and confident in the day-to-day caregiving.

    Facility and accommodations receive consistently favorable remarks. Multiple summaries note that the community is always clean and well taken care of, and some reviewers call the rooms “impressive.” The dining room is described as pleasant, reinforcing a positive impression of common areas and upkeep. The community’s smaller size is framed positively in these reviews—reviewers say it “works well” for their loved ones and contributes to a more intimate atmosphere rather than feeling institutional.

    Dining is a mixed but generally positive theme. Several reviewers express that they or their loved ones “love the food” and find the dining room pleasant, which points to good presentation and satisfactory meal experiences for many residents. However, the only consistent criticism across the summaries is limited meal variety; reviewers note the community “needs more variety in meals” or that there are “limited meal options.” This suggests the core meal quality and dining environment are good but that the menu could be expanded to better meet diverse tastes, dietary preferences, or residents who want more choices.

    Activities and social programming are another clear strength. Reviewers mention a “variety of daily activities,” indicating an active schedule that helps residents stay engaged. This theme, combined with the smaller community size and attentive staff, suggests residents receive both social opportunities and personalized attention.

    Location and value are additional positives noted by reviewers. The Villa’s convenient location is called out, and multiple comments reference good value for the level of care provided. Together with frequent recommendations from families, these points make the community attractive to prospective residents seeking affordability and accessibility.

    Notable patterns and actionable concerns: the reviews form a coherent picture of a facility that excels at staff-resident relationships, cleanliness, programming, and overall care, with one recurring area for improvement—menu variety. Prospective families should view The Villa as a community with strong hands-on care and a comfortable, smaller-scale environment; they should ask specific questions about meal choice flexibility and special-diet accommodations to ensure the dining program meets their loved one’s needs. Overall, the reviews reflect consistent satisfaction with only a modest, addressable drawback related to meal variety.

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    Location

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    The Villa is located at 308 N Faxon Rd, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368.

    About The Villa

    The Villa sits on five well-kept acres in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, and is set up for folks age 62 and older or those with handicaps who want a safe, friendly place to live with help when they need it, and there are 61 roomy one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, all with features like wheelchair access, private rooms, safety pull cords, and an elevator for easy getting around, so you don't have to worry about stairs. You've got the chance to age in place here, which means you can live as independently as you want while having daily help, like meals, personal care, medication help, and laundry-though the laundry is coin-operated and you do it yourself. For caregivers who need a break, the respite care services give short-term relief, and there's a secure area for folks with dementia, plus assisted living and memory care services right in the same community.

    You'll have a full calendar of activities to join in on-including church services, Bible groups, social events, gardening spots if you want to work in the dirt, and group dinners-and if you like outings, they've planned those as well. There's even a salon on site so you don't have to travel for a haircut, and meals are served on campus so you don't always have to cook, though you can if you want. The Villa connects by indoor walkways to The Harbor and The Haven, so even bad weather doesn't stop you from getting around the rest of Peace Village, and folks appreciate the secured entry system, guest parking for visitors, and controlled access. The Villa keeps things safe and easy for everyone-there's an emergency pull cord system, it's smoke-free, and the building has features to make it easier if you need a wheelchair or walkers, with general maintenance, snow and trash removal, and all your electricity, sewer, and water taken care of in one place.

    Affordable subsidized housing options mean The Villa will work for people with lower income, and there are income-based, income-restricted apartments for those who qualify. Residents get independence along with support, including social, spiritual, and health programs, plus Smart Link Bus Service for getting out and around, and an option for cable TV if you want more shows to watch. You get a real sense of community, with social programs, support centers, and both mental and preventive health care, and there's a caring staff through Cornerstone Management who work to keep things running smoothly and maintain that warm, steady feeling of home.

    People often ask...

    The Villa offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 19 photos of The Villa on Mirador.

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

    The full address for this community is 308 N Faxon Rd, Norwood Young America, MN 55368.

    No, The Villa 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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