Yorktown Continental

    7151 York Avenue, Edina, MN, 55435
    3.8 · 6 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    3.0

    Friendly staff but management problems

    I lived here and had mixed experiences. Staff were friendly and helpful, meals were good, utilities included, location and price were excellent, and parts of the building have new kitchens/appliances and nice common areas. However management was poor, repairs often went unfixed, I saw dirty walls/floors and even bed-bug reports, activities and apartment sizes were inconsistent - not for me.

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    3.83 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Many activities (reported by some residents)
    • Nice common areas
    • Affordable / great price
    • Good noon / daily meals
    • Helpful / friendly staff
    • Nice or roomy apartments
    • Food delivery available (free or to purchase)
    • New basic facilities
    • New kitchens and appliances
    • Updated plumbing and electrical (safer)
    • Cost-efficient / utilities included
    • Clean (reported by some)
    • Friendly residents
    • Great location
    • Quiet environment

    Cons

    • Bed bugs reported
    • Bad management / poor responsiveness
    • No activities (reported by some residents)
    • Unclean walls and floors
    • Maintenance issues not fixed
    • Few or no amenities
    • Small apartments (reported by some)
    • Inconsistent quality between units/residents
    • Some residents strongly dissatisfied ('not a good place to live')

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment for Yorktown Continental is mixed, with distinct clusters of positive and negative experiences. Multiple reviewers praise the cost, meals, some staff members, and the condition of recently updated units, while several other reviews raise serious concerns about cleanliness, pest control, maintenance responsiveness, and management. That pattern suggests a variable experience that may depend on the particular building, unit, or period of residency.

    Care quality and staff: Several reviews describe staff as helpful and friendly, indicating that day-to-day interactions with staff can be a positive aspect. However, there are directly conflicting comments about management, with at least one review describing "bad management" and stating that issues are "never fixed." The mix implies that while frontline staff may be courteous, management-level responsiveness and problem resolution may be inconsistent, and prospective residents should verify how maintenance and complaints are handled.

    Facilities and apartments: Comments indicate recent upgrades in some areas — reviewers mention "new basic facilities," "new kitchens and appliances," and "safer plumbing and electrical." These points suggest that parts of the property have been renovated and are relatively modern and cost-efficient. Apartment size impressions vary: some describe units as "nice" and "roomy," while others call them "small" with "no amenities." This disparity points to variability in unit types or in how different residents perceive space and amenities. Utilities being included and the overall quietness and good location are repeated positives.

    Cleanliness and pests: Cleanliness reports are mixed. Some reviewers explicitly say the property is "clean," but there are serious negative reports: "bed bugs," "unclean walls and floors," and that issues are not remedied. The bed bug report in particular is significant — it represents a health and safety concern that should be confirmed with management, along with proof of pest-control procedures and recent treatment history.

    Dining and activities: Dining receives generally positive remarks: several reviewers note "good noon meal" or "nice daily meals," and that lunch is provided or brought in daily. There is also a note that food can be brought in for free or purchased, which may indicate flexible meal options. Activities are an area of contradiction: some residents report "many activities," while others say there are "no activities for clients." This inconsistency could be due to changes over time, differences between buildings or floors, or differing expectations about what constitutes adequate programming.

    Management and maintenance: Management-related complaints are prominent in the negative reviews. Issues described include repairs not being addressed and a general sentiment that management is "bad" or unresponsive. These operational issues tie into the cleanliness and pest reports and are among the most consequential concerns raised by reviewers.

    Notable patterns and practical implications: The reviews point to two fairly distinct experiences — one group of residents is satisfied, highlighting affordable costs, decent meals, renovated features, friendly staff, and a pleasant location; another group reports serious problems with pests, cleanliness, maintenance, lack of activities, and poor management. This split suggests variability by unit, building section, or over time. Prospective residents or family members should confirm which parts of the facility have been renovated, request documentation or recent records for pest control and maintenance responses, ask for an activities calendar, observe a mealtime, and inspect the specific apartment they would occupy.

    In summary, Yorktown Continental appears to offer strong value in terms of price, location, included utilities, updated systems in some units, and generally pleasant communal spaces and meals for many residents. However, the presence of reports about bed bugs, unclean conditions, unaddressed maintenance issues, and inconsistent management responsiveness are significant red flags. Thorough in-person visits and direct questions about pest control, maintenance policies, and programming are advisable to determine whether the experience at a particular unit or building aligns with the positive reviews or the more concerning reports.

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    About Yorktown Continental

    Yorktown Continental stands in Edina, Minnesota, in a busy shopping area close to Southdale Center and several parks, and it's a large 12-story tower with 262 units managed by Premier Housing Management, offering senior apartments for residents over age 55, though most units sit reserved for people over 62 with income restrictions and Section 8 options. The building was renovated around 2014-2015, so many of the apartments feel fresh and modern, and people can pick from cozy studios, managed one-bedrooms, and larger two-bedroom layouts, with senior-friendly bathrooms set up for comfort and ease. You'll find a community room, a theater room for movie nights, a dining room where people meet and eat, and an on-site library that stays quiet and comfortable, while outside there's a pleasant cabana for relaxing, plus paths that lead to the Nine Mile Regional Trail for walkers and cyclists or anyone out with a pet since the place stays pet-friendly. Regular planned outings and activities fill the calendar, and staff organize both entertainment on-site and group trips out, while residents always have a chance to gather for games, programs, or just visiting. Social services come with help from the VOA, and there's a focus on friendship and a positive atmosphere-lots of people chatting in the hallways or out in the cabana, and someone always around to say hello thanks to a fully-trained, friendly staff. High-speed internet works throughout the building, utilities and heating are included, on-site laundry makes things easier, and elevators are close to every door, so moving about doesn't get too hard. The complex provides maintenance, security, and plenty of free parking, and bus stops sit right in front for easy access around the city, quick trips to shops, hospitals, physicians, parks, or local attractions, all of it not too far away. Yorktown Continental keeps things affordable while giving seniors a chance to live independently with structured programs, modern spaces, and opportunities to socialize and relax right in the heart of Edina.

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