Dover Hills Apartments in Golden Valley, MN, northwest of Minneapolis, has 122 units set aside for seniors 62 and older or disabled residents, and 112 units for families, and the place offers both apartments and townhomes-some with city views, and private balconies or patios, and even a playground for families to use if they live there, so people get a variety of living spaces in the same community. The buildings are part of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, which means the apartments work to keep rents affordable for those with lower incomes, especially seniors, and they require proof of income, ID, bank statements, and references during the application process, so getting in takes planning, and there's a non-refundable application fee between $25 and $50 that needs to be paid by money order. Water, sewer, gas, and trash utilities come included, and there's reserved parking with detached garages, and every unit has air conditioning, which makes things easier in the summer.
If reaching Dover Hills staff is hard due to their team covering several different communities, people are allowed to come in and sit down with a manager in person to work through problems or questions, which can be helpful when phone calls don't go through or responses take a while, and that's something not every apartment place allows. The community says it provides fair housing and equal opportunity, so all applicants can expect the same process, and they're pet friendly, but exact rules depend on the unit, which means you'd want to call about details before showing up with a pet. Smoking is only allowed in certain areas, so it keeps smoke away from people who don't want it.
The community features a brochure that explains more about its services and specific names for areas or amenities, and there's a local senior living advisor available at no charge for guidance on picking the right type of living or care-some residents might choose independent apartments while others need assisted living or Alzheimer's care, and Dover Hills has programs for all of these, so people can get help bathing, dressing, handling medicine, or memory support with therapies built for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, especially in areas set up to reduce confusion and help prevent wandering. They also approach living with a focus on social, physical, mental, and emotional well-being, offering activities and chef-prepared meals designed for nutritious balanced diets using good ingredients, and over the years, they've received awards for care, activities, and friendliness, like the Best of Senior Living, All Star, Best Activities, and Most Friendly awards, which many residents and their families appreciate.
A community room, reserved garages, good meals, and activities aimed at seniors, along with options for families, all add up to a place that's practical for people who want affordable, stable, comfortable living-including for those needing extra care as they get older-and though it's not a luxury community, the staff and residents are known for being helpful and kind, making Dover Hills Apartments stand out in its own way among local options.
