Options Cedar

Options Cedar is a senior living community located at Cedar Commons, 6745 Cedar Ave S, in Richfield, MN, sitting close to highways like MN-77, MN-62, and I-494, and sits within an area with well-known apartment communities such as Mainstreet Village of Richfield and Lynleywood Commons, and there's a focus on providing different types of rentals like apartments, condos, townhouses, and single-family homes, always keeping amenities like off-street parking, a laundry facility, controlled access, high-speed internet, and pet-friendly rules for cat owners in mind, and you'll find floor plans for 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units, some with balconies or patios and up to about 650 square feet, plus features like carpet and vinyl floors, a clean and quiet building, a sunny layout, and basic appliances like a microwave and refrigerator in the units, and there's online rent pay and a maintenance portal for repairs, too. Inside, Options Cedar keeps a smaller, home-like size, usually between 16 and 30 apartments, which means residents can have privacy when they want, but there's still plenty of shared experiences, with daily activities, community-sponsored and resident-run events, an arts room, a dining room, movie nights, a garden, outdoor walking paths, and a salon or barber shop, and there's help arranging transportation to things like doctor appointments or outings. The staff there looks out for residents twenty-four hours a day, with a 24-hour call system, so there's always someone to help, whether it's with bathing, dressing, moving from bed or chair, or handing out medicines, and there's coordination with health care providers to keep everyone's care up to date. The place supports residents with regular meal preparation, offering dining choices that cover special dietary needs, like diabetes diets or allergies, and there's support for things like housekeeping, linens, and mental wellness programs, so everybody gets help with daily chores and staying healthy, and there's a structured programming style for those who need it, including memory care and dementia services, and Options Cedar promotes community outings for those who enjoy getting out and about. The apartments come furnished, with telephone and WiFi access, emergency alert systems, and some even offer wheelchair access for those who need it. The building remains clean and quiet, with maintenance staff always on call, and for people who want a pet, cats are welcome. Options Cedar earned a community score of 3.8 on Seniorly's rating, and overall, the place gives seniors a place where they can keep some independence while still having support, care, and a community to be part of.