Trillium Woods

    5855 Cheshire Pkwy, N. Plymouth, MN 55446
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Luxurious campus and welcoming community

    I moved here and am very happy with the decision - the campus is beautiful and luxurious, the apartments and common areas are thoughtfully designed, and the grounds offer lovely views and plenty of walking trails. The staff and leadership are professional, warm, and responsive (shout-outs to the concierge/front desk team), dining is gourmet and varied, and there are endless activities, concerts, speakers and excursions that helped me make fast friendships. It's a well-run life-plan community with excellent care options and a genuine, welcoming social atmosphere - I strongly recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.67·(89)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Gourmet dining program
    • Robust activities and educational programming
    • Continuum-of-care life-plan model
    • Attentive and professional staff
    • Responsive concierge and front-desk service
    • Well-appointed modern residences and common areas
    • Extensive wellness amenities (gym, pool, spa)
    • Park-like campus with walking trails and lake access
    • Transportation and arranged off-site excursions
    • Weekly housekeeping and in-apartment services
    • Pet-friendly policy
    • Strong pandemic and infection-control practices
    • On-site rehabilitation (PT/OT) and wellness navigation
    • High resident engagement and social atmosphere
    • Recognized customer-satisfaction performance

    Cons

    • High entrance fees and premium ongoing costs
    • Complex buy-in/exit terms limiting liquidity
    • Boundaries in onsite clinical-service scope
    • Large building circulation with limited access points

    Summary of reviews

    Trillium Woods presents as a newer, luxury life-plan community with a strong emphasis on independent living comfort combined with an available continuum of care. Review content emphasizes high-end, well-designed residences and common areas, a park-like campus with walking trails and nearby lakes/parks, and an array of hospitality-style amenities (gym, pool, spa, woodworking, salon). The community positions itself as a full-service option: concierge/front-desk support, transportation for appointments and excursions, weekly housekeeping, in-apartment meal delivery and a robust dining program are commonly highlighted.

    Care and staff themes are overwhelmingly positive. Reviews describe a professional, compassionate workforce, cohesive leadership, and staff members singled out for responsiveness and helpfulness (several front-desk and administrative roles named). Clinical supports include on-site rehabilitation services and a health-and-wellness navigation resource; reviewers credit staff with effective post-acute recovery and a resident-centered approach. At the same time, there are occasional indications of operational boundaries in nursing tasks—for example, an isolated mention of a nursing staff refusal to perform a bandage change—so prospective residents should clarify the precise scope of clinical services included in their contract and what requires outside or contracted clinical providers.

    Dining, programming and social life are prominent strengths. The dining program is described as gourmet and diverse, with an emphasis on quality, variety and both restaurant-style and in-apartment options. Activities and education are extensive: music, arts, speakers, excursions, fitness classes, clubs and special events that support social engagement and new friendships. Reviewers emphasize a strong, welcoming social atmosphere, active resident participation and programming that supports intellectual, creative and physical wellness.

    Facilities and operations receive frequent praise for construction quality, attention to finish, and amenity depth. Practical services such as transportation, concierge assistance, housekeeping, and pandemic-related safety measures are noted as reliable. Management and leadership receive favorable mention for communication, responsiveness and community coordination, and the community has been recognized for high customer-satisfaction performance.

    Primary trade-offs to consider are financial and operational. The community carries a premium price point: high entrance fees and ongoing costs are repeatedly noted, along with buy-in terms that can complicate exit liquidity. Those evaluating Trillium Woods should review contract details carefully to understand refund/exit mechanics and long-term affordability. Additionally, the community’s size and layout may produce circulation or access limitations (residents have expressed a desire for additional entrances or access points), and there are isolated indications of limits to what in-house nursing staff will perform. Prospective residents and families should confirm service boundaries, staffing levels for specific clinical needs, and how clinical requests are triaged.

    Overall, Trillium Woods is described as a well-appointed, service-rich life-plan community with a strong social environment, high-quality dining and broad wellness programming. For households that can accommodate the financial model and who prioritize a hospitality-style independent-living experience with access to a continuum of care, the community is frequently recommended; those with more constrained budgets or with specific, frequent clinical-care needs should seek clarifications about costs and clinical-service scope before committing.

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    Location

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    Trillium Woods is located at 5855 Cheshire Pkwy, N. Plymouth, MN, 55446.

    About Trillium Woods

    Trillium Woods sits in Plymouth, Minnesota as the area's only Life Plan Community with a LifeCare® plan, which means it has one contract that covers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, keeping residents on the same campus even as needs change, and people can choose from non-refundable or partial refund entry fee options like 50% and 80% refund, so the choice is up to the resident and their family. Opening in 2015, Trillium Woods provides apartments and cottages for independent living, each residence offering up to two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and floor plans that start at 784 square feet and go up to 2,057 square feet, and every option allows pets with no restrictions, although there are no basements or bonus rooms in any of the homes. The community's thoughtful design brings in a lot of light and features modern architecture with stone accents, lush grounds, and views from large windows, plus the suites come with comfortable living and dining areas-there are layouts like the Heritage Floor Plan and the Imperial II if a den is wanted, as well as balconies and even some with media rooms. People live here if they're 55 or older and enjoy a relatively maintenance-free life, and the campus supports those who want to stay active with outdoor features including a bocce ball court, putting green, sport court, and open patios plus a rooftop terrace for fresh air, while inside there's an indoor pool, a billiards table, bike storage, a casual card game area, an art studio, an art gallery, and a luxurious salon for personal care. For health services, Trillium Woods offers a 5-star Medicare Certified healthcare center on site, where skilled nursing and memory care are provided in a licensed setting, there's direct entry for those needing skilled care, and there are 11-20 licensed memory care beds, 11-20 private nursing care beds, and 41-50 assisted living or personal care apartments, plus the Health Center is right on campus so residents don't need to go far for higher levels of care. Trillium Woods supports people living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, with memory care services built into their skilled nursing areas, and if someone chooses, they can hire outside caregivers for in-home assisted living or use services offered through an agency, so there's flexibility in how people can be cared for. The community is adding new residences soon, since construction for an expansion starts April 2024 and 52 new independent living apartments, 18 assisted living spaces, and 16 memory care suites are planned to open in Fall 2025, and anyone interested can actually check the progress via their construction camera or visit with virtual and photo galleries already available. Amenities like dining areas, communal indoor spaces, and resources for both residents and caregivers-like planning tools, glossaries, and storytelling options-help people stay involved and informed, and there's a regular schedule of activities meant to suit a range of interests, from art to fitness and games. LCS - Life Care Services manages the property, and the staff deliver LCS Signature Programs and participate in community outreach, keeping the place vibrant and supportive while aiming to help residents live as independently as possible. Trillium Woods is a good fit for people who want a life without a lot of home maintenance, want choices on how care is delivered, and might want to stay in one place even if their care needs change over time, and the setting with modern spaces, plenty of amenities, and wide-ranging health services helps seniors continue living well while getting the support they need.

    About Life Care Services

    Trillium Woods is managed by Life Care Services.

    Life Care Services (LCS), established in 1971 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, stands as the nation's leading manager of full-service senior living communities and the largest not-for-profit senior living operator in the United States. With over five decades of experience, LCS manages more than 130 communities serving over 40,000 residents nationwide, specializing in Life Plan Communities (formerly known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities or CCRCs), as well as stand-alone assisted living, memory care, and rental communities.

    The company's comprehensive approach encompasses operations management, marketing and sales support, health services, compliance, finance, human resources, risk management, strategic planning, and technology development. Through the LCS Family of Companies, they provide end-to-end solutions including development services, real estate private equity enterprises, insurance, national purchasing consulting, and in-home care services. Their innovative development projects feature amenity-forward designs, including cutting-edge elements like rooftop restaurants and microbreweries, demonstrating their commitment to evolving senior living experiences.

    LCS's philosophy centers on purposeful living, where aging means adding experiences rather than giving up on them. Their hospitality-driven approach combines data-driven services with personalized care to strengthen teams, streamline workflows, and enhance resident experiences. Signature programs include Extraordinary Impressions, their employee culture initiative; Heartfelt Connections®, a nationally recognized memory care approach; Eversafe 360 senior safety protocols; and the Health & Wellness Navigation Program™ that provides personalized care plans addressing all aspects of well-being. The LCS Signature Experiences program infuses hospitality into every aspect of community life, creating rich, engaging experiences for residents and employees alike.

    The company's excellence has earned unprecedented recognition, including being ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Independent Living Senior Living Communities by J.D. Power for six consecutive years (2019-2024), winning more independent living awards than any other brand in the J.D. Power U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Studies. Additionally, LCS received three awards from Top Workplace USA in 2023, reflecting their commitment to both resident care and employee satisfaction. As the fourth-largest operator of life plan and rental senior living communities nationwide, LCS continues to shape the future of senior living through innovation, excellence, and a deep commitment to empowering seniors to live their best lives.

    People often ask...

    Trillium Woods offers independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement community.

    There are 26 photos of Trillium Woods on Mirador.

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

    The full address for this community is 5855 Cheshire Pkwy, N. Plymouth, MN 55446.

    No, Trillium Woods 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number40983
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    11

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    0

    Years

    20 May 2026Inspection
    Confirmed substantial compliance with applicable licensing requirements.
    05 Feb 2026Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in background checks, staff records, supervision of delegated tasks, and resident care planning, leading to a provisional extension with conditions.
    • 144G.60 Subd. 1Background studies Required
    • 144G.60 Subd. 4(b)Unlicensed personnel training and competency
    • 144G.62 Subd. 4Supervision of staff performing delegated tasks
    • 144G.70 Subd. 2(c-e)Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4(a-e)Service plan, implementation and revisions to
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4(f)Service plan content and monitoring
    • 144G.71 Subd. 5Individualized medication management plan
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications
    • 144G.71 Subd. 20Prescription drugs
    • 144G.72 Subd. 5Documentation of administration of treatments
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4(a)Appropriate care and services

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