RosePointe Senior Living

    2555 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN, 55113
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Warm community with excellent amenities

    I love living here - the staff are kind, professional and always responsive, and the residents are warm so it truly feels like a close-knit community. The chef-prepared, nutritious meals and multiple dining options are excellent, and the activity calendar is nonstop (lectures, live entertainment, exercise classes, clubs and frequent outings with reliable van service). The grounds are beautiful with walking paths and wildlife, the building is well maintained, and the 24-hour concierge gives me peace of mind. Management listens to residents and housekeeping/maintenance are dependable. Minor drawbacks: some older units need updates and pandemic restrictions have occasionally limited visits, but overall I highly recommend it.

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    4.92 · 259 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Caring, friendly, and attentive staff who 'go the extra mile'
    • 24/7 front desk concierge and strong security/access control
    • Abundant, varied activities (fitness, educational, spiritual, social, arts)
    • Resident-led programs and strong opportunities for social engagement
    • Regular live entertainment and cultural programming
    • Chef-prepared, high-quality meals with flexible dining options
    • Transportation/van service to shopping, church, and medical appointments
    • Well-maintained, attractive grounds with walking paths and garden plots
    • Clean, well-maintained building interior and common spaces
    • Responsive housekeeping and maintenance services
    • Management described as resident-focused, responsive, and communicative
    • Full-kitchen apartment options and a range of floorplans
    • Aging-in-place orientation and available assistance/resources
    • Sense of close-knit, family-like community among residents
    • Long-tenured, satisfied residents and strong resident retention
    • On-site amenities (salon, library, exercise room, Bistro, mail services)
    • Weekly newsletters and clear communication about activities
    • Underground/heated parking and separate garage spaces
    • Peaceful, park-like setting with wildlife and wooded views
    • High cleanliness and effective COVID-19 safety measures

    Cons

    • Some parts of the building are older and need upgrades or repairs
    • No in-unit washer/dryer in many units; laundry often on floor or limited
    • No elevator in some areas / stairs and accessibility limitations
    • Bistro or casual dining hours considered too short by some residents
    • Dog policy fee and concerns about pet accidents in units
    • Occasional limited menu variety and desire for more dining options
    • Some units lack air conditioning in bedrooms or have warped sliding doors
    • Some residents find cost/price out of range or expensive
    • Periodic pandemic visitor restrictions and temporary reduced activities
    • Intermittent van availability/repairs can disrupt transportation service
    • Lighting issues reported in some dining/game rooms
    • Higher maintenance costs reported by a few residents
    • Desire from some residents for larger (2–3 bedroom) apartment options

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. The dominant themes are consistently high praise for the people, programs, and environment at RosePointe Senior Living. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize warm, caring, and attentive staff at every level — from the front desk concierge that is available 24/7 to housekeeping, maintenance, activities staff, and management. Staff are described as responsive, compassionate, personally attentive (knowing residents by name), and willing to address problems promptly. Management earns repeated commendation for being resident-oriented, communicative, and open to resident input (newsletters, feedback-driven menu/item changes, and collaborative program adjustments). COVID-19 handling also drew positive remarks for safety precautions, clear communication, and keeping residents safe and comfortable during lockdowns.

    Facilities and setting are frequently singled out as strengths. RosePointe is repeatedly described as clean, well-maintained, and attractively landscaped — a park-like or woods-like campus with walking paths, ponds, wildlife, and resident garden plots. Interior common areas such as atriums, dining rooms, solariums, and lounges are characterized as bright, updated, and welcoming. Many apartments are noted as spacious, light-filled, and recently refurbished in places (new carpeting, painting). Practical conveniences such as underground/heated parking, separate garages, secure access control, guest rooms, an on-site salon, library, and fitness spaces contribute to an overall feeling of comfort and security.

    Dining is a consistently positive point: chef-prepared meals, multiple meal venues (Dining Room, Bistro), flexible options (dine-in, takeout, delivery), and friendly dining staff draw frequent praise. Reviewers often cite the quality and taste of meals, portion sizes, and a variety of daily menu changes. That said, a recurring minor critique is a desire for more menu variety in some menus and slightly longer Bistro hours. Several reviewers appreciated personalized meal service during COVID and the kitchen's willingness to implement resident feedback.

    Programming and social life are another major highlight. RosePointe offers an extensive calendar of activities spanning fitness (exercise classes, yoga, walking groups), educational programs (lectures, Great Decisions, Ted Talks, resident-led classes), arts and culture (music, theater outings, live entertainers), and resident-created interest groups (book clubs, knitting, Shakespeare group, Spanish lessons). Residents and reviewers consistently describe a vibrant social atmosphere, easy opportunities to make friends, many resident-led initiatives, and special events that give life structure and meaning. The active aging-in-place emphasis, frequent excursions, and reliable van/shuttle service for shopping and appointments are repeatedly praised as enabling independence and engagement.

    While overwhelmingly positive, reviews identify some recurring concerns and limitations. A portion of the building is older and some units require updates or repairs (warped sliding doors, lack of in-unit laundry or bedroom air conditioning in particular units). A few reviewers noted accessibility limitations such as no elevator in parts of the building or stairs to navigate. Pet policy — specifically a $500 dog fee and occasional worries about pet accidents — was mentioned as a concern by some. Cost is flagged by a subset of reviewers who felt the community might be out of range for some budgets despite many others praising the value for money. There were also operational negatives reported occasionally: temporary reductions in activity schedules during the pandemic (though managed well), intermittent van service disruptions, lighting or temperature issues in certain communal rooms, and requests from some residents for larger apartment configurations.

    Patterns and notable points: long-term resident satisfaction is common — many reviewers report multi-year tenures (5–12 years) and describe RosePointe as a best decision or 'home.' The community culture is described frequently as family-like, close-knit, and inclusive; residents help new arrivals settle in and the building design and dining formats seem to promote neighbor interaction. The administrative and activities teams are credited with cultivating this sense of belonging. In balance, the volume and consistency of positive comments about staff, programming, dining, maintenance, safety, and the campus environment strongly outweigh the lists of minor operational or facility issues. Prospective residents are likely to find a lively, secure, and well-run independent living community at RosePointe, with the main caveats being unit-specific physical features, occasional service limitations, and cost/size preferences that should be confirmed during a tour.

    Location

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    About RosePointe Senior Living

    RosePointe Senior Living gives older adults several living choices with a focus on comfort, safety, and staying active in the community, so there's RosePointe I for people 62 and older and RosePointe II for those 55 and up, and both buildings sit in a quiet, wooded area close to parks, downtowns, restaurants, clinics, shops, and walking paths, so folks can get out for church, dining, errands, or simply sit out and watch the deer wander by or enjoy a garden plot near the pond if they like that sort of thing. Apartments run from one-bedroom units to two-bedroom floor plans, some with a den, and the apartments feel roomy, usually between 750 and 1050 square feet with storage space, extra storage closets, kitchens with self-cleaning ovens, garbage disposals, and dishwashers, as well as big closets and either a tub or a shower with ceramic tile and a medicine cabinet, and a few even feature balconies overlooking the trees or gardens. The buildings keep a close eye on safety with secure entries, intercom buzzers, and three locked doors, plus the front desk is staffed 24 hours to help residents, and there's a call response system for emergencies.

    RosePointe allows residents to bring small pets like cats and dogs weighing up to ten pounds after paying a one-time fee, and the community is smoke-free inside, so there's less worry about allergies or secondhand smoke. Independent living is the main style here, but if a resident needs services like help with bathing or medication, the staff can set up care through home health agencies, and nursing care is available at nearby Golden Living Center - Lake Ridge. RosePointe offers assisted living and memory care at its sister sites such as New Perspective Rosedale and Amira Choice Roseville at Lexington, and respite care and devotional services at New Perspective Rosedale.

    Amenities include a laundry room on each floor, a beauty salon in both RosePointe I and RosePointe II, and van transportation to medical appointments, libraries, shopping, and outings for a small fee, and folks in RosePointe II can use the services from RosePointe I for a charge if they want things like extra meals, a fitness center, or guest suites for visitors. There's a dining program with at least ten chef-prepared meals a month, a daily light breakfast, complimentary beverage bar, and menus with specials like homemade soup and salads, plus cable TV and utilities are included in the rent, along with individually controlled heating and air conditioning. Residents have years of experience among staff, with some employees staying over twelve years, so the help is consistent and familiar for many, and the hospitality service team works hard to make life comfortable and smooth.

    Social life keeps busy with a calendar of activities, such as exercise classes, book clubs, TED talks, bingo, poker, bridge, Bible study, prayer groups, movie nights, concerts, pet therapy, and even excursions-men's and women's breakfasts, lunch outings, trips to local gardens, or museums-there's even Spanish-speaking conversation groups, travel presentations, fitness training, and the Resident Council where folks can help make decisions or raise funds for things like new TVs in the Town Hall. Special services also include podiatrist visits, blood pressure clinics, massage therapy, check cashing, and fax services. The buildings stay accessible for most needs, though the 42-unit split-level building has no elevator, and all units are upstairs, so residents need to handle the stairs, but heated underground parking, off-street spots, and detached garages give parking choices, with underground spaces going for $55 a month.

    RosePointe Senior Living stands out for affordable independent senior housing, pet policies, a natural setting with trails and wildlife, strong safety features, and a dedicated, long-serving staff. The community's received awards like the Best of Senior Living for its activities, and reviews say it meets and keeps state licensing standards, so residents and families feel confident about the care and services offered.

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