Yorktown Continental

    7151 York Ave, Edina, MN 55435
    • Independent Living

    Roomy quiet apartments, utilities included

    I live here and am pleased: roomy, quiet apartments in a great location with utilities included and very cost-efficient pricing. Staff are friendly and helpful, common areas are nice with many activities, and daily/noon meals are good (food is brought in free or available to purchase). Recent upgrades to kitchens, appliances, plumbing and electrical keep things clean and comfortable-I'd recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.83·(6)

    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

    • Engaging on-site activities
    • Attractive common areas
    • Affordable pricing
    • Daily midday meal service
    • Helpful, friendly staff
    • Clean apartment options
    • Flexible dining options (complimentary and purchasable)
    • Updated kitchens and appliances
    • Utilities included
    • Convenient location
    • Variety of apartment sizes (small to roomy)

    Cons

    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Inconsistent maintenance and repair follow-through
    • Variable cleanliness in units and common areas
    • Inconsistent activity programming
    • Limited on-site amenities
    • Management responsiveness and oversight concerns

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews for Yorktown Continental present a mixed picture: several reviewers emphasize affordability, a convenient location, and routine meal service, while others raise operational concerns that materially affect quality of life. Value and basic living needs are recurring strengths — many residents or families highlighted reasonable pricing, included utilities, and a dependable midday meal. Unit types range from small to roomy and quiet, and some units and common areas are described as clean and well-maintained following recent updates.

    Staff interactions are generally described positively; many comments indicate friendly, helpful staff and a welcoming resident community. These positive interactions contribute to an overall sense of support for some residents. However, there are consistent notes about management and operational oversight that temper those impressions. Specific issues cited suggest delays or inconsistency in responding to maintenance requests and in resolving ongoing facility concerns, which can undermine perceptions of care continuity and living conditions.

    Dining and activities show contrasting experiences. The facility appears to provide a daily midday meal and offers options for additional or purchased meals, which reviewers see as an economic advantage. Activity programming is uneven across accounts: some residents describe a lively schedule of on-site activities, while others indicate limited or no organized programming. Prospective residents should verify the current activity calendar and meal arrangements to ensure they match personal expectations.

    Facility infrastructure is described in two ways: upgrades to kitchens, appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems are noted and seen as positive improvements, while other comments refer to sanitation and pest-control concerns in certain units or common spaces. These sanitation- and pest-related observations, along with reports of unresolved maintenance items, point to inconsistent environmental management rather than uniform facility-wide conditions.

    Overall patterns: affordability, included services, and friendly staff are salient strengths. Offsetting traits include variability in cleanliness, pest-control follow-through, amenity offerings, and management responsiveness. Families or prospective residents would benefit from an in-person tour that checks unit cleanliness, asks about pest-control protocols, reviews maintenance response times, and confirms the current activity and meal programs before making a placement decision.

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    Location

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    Yorktown Continental is located at 7151 York Ave, Edina, MN, 55435.

    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.

    People often ask...

    Yorktown Continental offers independent living.

    The full address for this community is 7151 York Ave, Edina, MN 55435.

    No, Yorktown Continental does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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