Heathers Estates

Heathers Estates stands at 2900 Douglas Drive North, right on the border of Bassett Creek Park in Crystal, Minnesota, and has been serving seniors since 1968, so you can tell it's got some history behind it and folks have figured out how to keep things running smoothly over the years, and when you drive up you'll see a big apartment complex with 136 units ranging from studios all the way to one and two-bedroom, two-bath options, plus they offer both independent and assisted living, and the whole property covers about 111,520 square feet. The place is run by Transforming Age, a non-profit, and Heathers Manor Assisted Living is right next door, so there's a sense of connection between the two, with all sorts of support as people's needs change, and they say their staff looks after folks with a focus on integrity, respect, and making life better for older adults through activities, care services, and a community feel. People who come here have the choice between different floor plans starting at $1,295 per month, and can bring along small pets, with a policy that allows dogs and cats up to 50 pounds, though there's a deposit involved. The buildings are non-smoking indoors, and there's parking available in a detached garage for an extra $50 a month, with laundry and linen services included to keep day-to-day chores simple, letting residents focus on social gatherings like weekly "Coffee & Doughnuts" get-togethers in the common areas or joining a group exercise class in the fitness room. You'll find apartments with features meant for aging in place, including wheelchair accessible showers, and on top of independent living, they offer assisted living, memory care, respite, and hospice options, meaning a person could move in and expect the right kind of help for most changes in health or ability over time, with care services like homecare, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and even doctors and nurses on call as needed. There's a swimming pool, hot tub, cafe, library, beauty salon, guest rooms, and a well-kept community room, and residents can use transportation services for errands or appointments. Heathers Estates caters to adults 55 and up who want to stay active- they focus a great deal on both privacy and company, encouraging community through social events and shared common spaces, and there's a well-maintained landscape for walks with views of the park and nature preserve next door. Residents can rely on maintenance staff, including a Handy Man familiar with the property, and management encourages tenants to keep an eye on their apartments, which means repairs usually get attention quickly. The focus is always on comfort, safety, meaningful connection, and keeping things as simple and peaceful as possible for everyone, with the flexibility to choose the right mix of independent living and support as time goes on.