New Perspective Senior Living | Highland Park sits along Mississippi River Boulevard in Saint Paul, Minnesota, surrounded by parks, river trails, and a historic neighborhood full of bookstores, boutique shops, and restaurants, so you can often see people out walking with pets or enjoying the quiet spaces with benches and gardens, and it feels quite peaceful around there. The facility operates every day from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult day care, home health, and skilled nursing, all managed by Odom Rehab and supported by Odom Health & Wellness. The staff focus on whole-person wellness, providing medication management, daily living support, and 24-hour supervision with an emergency call system, and they're known for being warm, helpful, and dedicated to residents' well-being, always trying to offer consistent and compassionate care.
Residents can choose from several floor plans with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, some featuring compact kitchenettes, in-unit washer and dryer, and living rooms or suites designed for privacy and comfort, so you never really have to worry about maintenance, and housekeeping and laundry services are included to make life a bit easier. The facility is pet-friendly and invites residents' pets, which tends to create a homier feeling, and there's a secured courtyard for memory care residents, a patio with heirloom flowers planted by residents, and an aviary with finches and canaries for quiet watching. There are tranquil outdoor areas with shaded trees, garden beds, seating for reading or family visits, and picnic benches that look out over the campus and river views.
Life at New Perspective offers a full calendar with activities such as gardening, happy hour, movie nights, music events, card games, art classes, and clubs run by residents, as well as outings using their transportation service for shopping or appointments, so no one has to feel stuck or bored if they want to be involved. The community puts an emphasis on social connections and personal hobbies, with common areas like a library for reading or movies, well-lit dining rooms with large windows, and entertainment centers with big TVs for gatherings, making it easy to find a place to sit with neighbors. There's also a chef-created dining program featuring made-from-scratch meals, and a chef is set to start soon, so everyone gets nutritious options with meals catered to dietary needs, and there's a beverage bar for coffee or tea by the fireplace.
Onsite therapy and health care is available through partnerships with Curana Health, Odom Health & Wellness, and FOX Rehabilitation, so occupational and physical therapy can happen without ever leaving the property, and staff coordinate regularly with outside providers for medical needs if something changes. Memory care services are designed for those living with dementia or Alzheimer's, with extra support, dignity, and a secure setting that helps them feel respected and connected. The administrative staff are described as personable and proactive, and the environment is always being kept clean, with plans to update carpets and décor for more comfort.
Residents have Wi-Fi and high-speed internet in their apartments, can use transportation for errands or appointments, and get help with medication or healthcare as needed. The facility is verified as a Seniorly community, meets licensing standards with biannual reviews, and uses a community score that considers resident sentiment, reviews, safety, and general livability. The goal is to give residents independence, privacy, and choice, while offering enough support to keep everyone safe and comfortable in a vibrant, inclusive community.
