Parkwood Heights sits in Burnsville, Minnesota, at 13309 Parkwood Drive #5, right near plenty of parks, medical centers, and local shops, and you'll find that it's a senior living community made up of several different apartment choices, including places like Flats at Neill Park, Maven Apartments, Twelve 501 Apartment Homes, and a bunch more, each offering floor plans from studios up to roomy two- and three-bedroom spaces, with some units like "Unit 3" and "Unit 4" opening up as early as November 1st, and you'll see that certain apartments stretch to about 1,200 square feet, giving a fair amount of room for residents and their things. People who live here can pick from housing types that include senior apartments, detached homes, condos, townhomes, and even shared care homes if they need a live-in caregiver, with living set up for independent residents as well as folks needing more hands-on care.
You'll notice that this place pays attention to different needs with care levels like independent living, assisted living, memory care-especially designed for people with memory loss-and even skilled nursing and respite or hospice care, so seniors at different stages can get the right help, which might mean in-home care from trained aides or extra support with daily living like getting dressed, eating, and managing medicines, and there's a nurse on staff, too. For special medical needs, the community has services for diabetic care, high-acuity care, and incontinence care, as well as physical therapy and wellness features, since there's a fitness center right in the facility.
Pets are welcome here, with both dogs and cats allowed, some buildings having specific weight limits and others without, so it's possible to bring along a companion animal. The community offers features like senior-friendly meals, with options for special diets and the choice of cooking in private kitchens if someone prefers, and cleaning gets covered, too, as the staff handles housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning when needed.
There are plenty of things to do as well, like gardening in butterfly or hummingbird gardens, socializing in the game room or TV lounge, or joining activities in the community meeting room, with entertainment spaces like a ballroom, movie room, billiards lounge, woodworking shop, arts and crafts center, a computer room, and a library being part of the amenities. Residents get to enjoy outdoor walking paths, enclosed courtyards, patios, and raised garden beds, so there's always a place to relax or get some fresh air, with accommodations for smoking outside or in private indoor spaces where it's allowed.
Transport isn't much trouble, since there's resident parking, guest transportation, and even complimentary rides available, and it's easy to access local cafes, restaurants, theaters, and health providers, which are all nearby. Security features like a gated entrance add some peace of mind, and the buildings have accessible parking, elevators, and wheelchair ramps for getting around safely. The staff offers services in a wide range of languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, Tagalog, Mandarin, and many others, to help make sure all residents feel comfortable communicating.
Meal times range from shared dining rooms to private dining spaces or outdoor eating, so there's flexibility, and amenities reach from a beauty salon and barber shop to fitness and wellness centers, so everybody has ways to take care of themselves or enjoy some company. Different payment plans are available, including both rent plus care fees and entry fee options, depending on care needs or housing type, which gives families several ways to make it work.
Community life stays vibrant with social events and regular activities for people aged 55 and older, and everything is managed by Thies and Talle Management, a group with experience in running these sorts of places. The apartments and community overall have a verified status, showing that listings are reliable, and the current review score sits at 8.5 from seven reviews, reflecting people's general satisfaction.
