Trillium Woods

    5855 Cheshire Pkwy, N. Plymouth, MN, 55446
    4.6 · 76 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Exceptional care, community, dining, amenities

    I moved to Trillium Woods and couldn't be happier - the staff are caring, professional and always available (Lucy, Rita and Pam often go above and beyond), the front desk/concierge is incredibly responsive, and maintenance solves problems promptly. Health & wellness services, gourmet dining, abundant activities, transportation and life-plan security make daily life easy and active. Beautiful grounds, top-notch facilities and friendly residents created instant friendships; housekeeping and pandemic safety are handled meticulously. It's pricier than some places, but for me the care, community and amenities make it well worth it.

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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

    4.62 · 76 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Striking, new construction and high-quality build
    • Idyllic setting with spacious grounds and wonderful views
    • Luxurious, well-appointed apartments and townhouses
    • Extensive amenities (gym, pool, salon, spa, woodworking, country-club feel)
    • Gourmet, diverse and nutritious dining with restaurant and in-apartment options
    • Abundant activities, entertainment, educational programming and excursions
    • Seamless continuum of care / life-plan (continuing care) and health-center access
    • Compassionate, professional and responsive staff (front desk, maintenance, clinical)
    • Named staff recognition and strong front desk/concierge service
    • Strong social community, camaraderie and quick friend-making
    • High customer satisfaction and praised pandemic safety measures
    • Transportation, housekeeping, laundry/linen and package handling services
    • Well-designed common areas and thoughtful floorplans
    • Pet-friendly (dogs welcome)
    • Fitness and wellness emphasis with effective PT/OT services
    • Couples-friendly and age-in-place reassurance
    • Convenient location with nearby parks, trails and lake access
    • Numerous daily conveniences (no snow/roof upkeep, no lightbulb changes, etc.)
    • Frequent special events and holiday programming
    • Positive, family-like atmosphere and strong leadership/management

    Cons

    • High cost and expensive buy-in / monthly fees
    • Buy-in structure can make exiting or moving out more difficult
    • Perception of being overpriced by some reviewers
    • Large building footprint; some wish for more entrances/access points
    • Social adaptation varies; quieter residents may feel less heard or slower to integrate

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is overwhelmingly positive: residents and visitors consistently describe Trillium Woods as a striking, new Life Plan community with high-quality construction, elegant finishes and an idyllic campus. The physical environment is repeatedly praised — spacious grounds, walking paths, lovely views, well-designed common areas and high-end apartments and townhouses. Multiple reviewers emphasize that no expense was spared in construction and interior appointments, producing a country-club atmosphere with tasteful decor and comfortable living spaces.

    Amenities and facilities receive strong and specific endorsement. The campus offers a broad set of features that appeal to a wide range of interests and needs: fitness center, pool, salon and spa, woodworking shop, restaurant and bar, meeting and activity spaces, and outdoor trails with lake and park access nearby. Reviewers cite frequent programming — educational lectures, concerts, excursions, holiday events, clubs (reading, handbell choir), and creative activities — that keep residents engaged. Practical services such as transportation to off-site activities and medical appointments, concierge and front desk package handling, weekly housekeeping, bed/linen service, and in-apartment dining delivery are highlighted as everyday conveniences that meaningfully improve quality of life.

    Dining and wellness are recurring strengths in the reviews. The food service is described as gourmet, varied, nutritious and well-executed, with praise for both the dining room experience and room-service/in-apartment options. Reviewers point to a robust health and wellness approach — including a wellness navigator, strong PT/OT support for recovery, holistic and resident-centered care, and an integrated continuum of care via the life-plan model — giving residents reassurance about aging in place. Pandemic safety measures and high customer-satisfaction rankings for independent living were cited as indicators of effective operations and resident protection during stressful times.

    Staff and community culture are standout themes. Multiple reviews single out front desk and administrative staff by name (Angie, Beth, Lucy, Rita, Pam, etc.), describing them as caring, responsive, and attentive; the maintenance, clinical and dining teams are also repeatedly praised. Reviewers frequently use words like “family-like,” “warm,” “friendly,” and “caring” to describe resident interactions and the social climate. There is clear emphasis on strong leadership and a cohesive team driving a positive resident experience: staff go above and beyond, respond quickly to issues, and create a welcoming and engaging environment.

    Financial and accessibility considerations are the most common negatives. Several reviewers note the community is expensive: large buy-ins and monthly costs can be a barrier and may complicate future exit strategies. Some reviewers explicitly call the community “overpriced” despite being pleased with life there. A few operational or design nitpick comments appear — most notably a desire for more building entrances or improved access given the building’s scale. Social integration is overwhelmingly positive, though reviewers observe adaptation varies by personality: extroverted newcomers may integrate quickly while quieter residents may take longer to be heard.

    In summary, reviews portray Trillium Woods as a top-tier Life Plan community with best-in-class amenities, a rich activity calendar, high-quality dining and strong clinical support. The staff and leadership are commonly credited with creating a safe, engaged and compassionate environment. The primary trade-offs reported are financial: a significant buy-in and higher costs that some find prohibitive or difficult to unwind. Aside from cost and a few minor layout/access preferences, reviewers consistently recommend Trillium Woods and describe it as a highly satisfying choice for those seeking luxury independent living with reliable health-care continuity and a lively, social community.

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    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.

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