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Friendship Village Bloomington

8100 Highwood Dr, Bloomington, MN 55438

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(952) 831-7500

Pricing Details

In our commitment to transparency, we gathered up-to-date pricing information directly through a comprehensive interview with this community on Oct. 26, 2023. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Pricing Information

The senior living community at Friendship Village Bloomington operates on a buy-in model followed by a monthly service fee. The pricing details are as follows:

  • Buy-in fee starts at approximately $200,000 and can go up to just over $1,000,000.
  • Monthly service fees range from $3,500 to $7,500.

It is noted that the pricing for respite care and short-term stays is different, but specific details for those services were not provided as the representative only works with independent living.

For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,253
  • Average State Price: $3,135
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Exclusive Interview Insights

    Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Oct. 26, 2023. Here's what we learned:

    Welcome to Friendship Village Bloomington

    Friendship Village Bloomington, managed by Lifespace Communities, is a senior living community that offers a comprehensive range of living options to cater to the diverse needs of seniors. The community is designed to provide a comfortable and secure environment for its residents.

    Living Options

    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    • Transitional Care Unit (TCU) / Rehabilitation

    Pet Policy

    Pets are welcome at Friendship Village Bloomington on a behavioral basis. The community allows domesticated animals, with a restriction on exotic pets.

    Transportation Services

    Residents can benefit from daily bus services and a private car service for various needs, including:

    • Local shopping trips
    • Doctor's appointments
    • Excursions to downtown areas

    Dining Services

    The community boasts three dining rooms, with one offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and two serving dinner only. Additionally, there is a cafe on-site. All meals are served restaurant-style, ensuring a pleasurable dining experience for residents.

    Staff and Training

    Friendship Village Bloomington employs a range of nursing staff, all of whom are certified and required to maintain their certifications to ensure the highest level of care for residents.

    Safety and Security

    The community provides 24-hour security and conducts regular security checks. Residents are expected to check in daily, and they are equipped with call buttons or pendants for emergencies.

    Communication with Families

    The facility keeps families informed through email blasts, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest news and events concerning their loved ones.

    Resident Feedback

    Residents can voice their complaints or feedback through a Dropbox system or by directly contacting the executive director via email or phone, ensuring open lines of communication.

    Moving Assistance

    While the community does not provide moving services, they do offer a list of recommended movers to assist residents with their transition into the community.

    Availability

    Currently, there is no waitlist for prospective residents looking to join the Friendship Village Bloomington community.

    Financial Considerations

    The community operates on a buy-in model followed by a monthly service fee. Specific pricing for respite care and short-term stays is available upon request, as it differs from the standard rates.

    For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101


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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.6
    Friendship Village Bloomington
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 42 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 15 communities in Bloomington
  • Ranking in State: 319 out of 943 communities in MN
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Lifespace Community
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 264 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Minnesota

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff described as wonderful, beautiful, caring, and compassionate.
    • High praise for the leadership team's concern for resident well-being during relocation.
    • Team members with longevity, indicating a passionate and dedicated workforce.
    • Residents express satisfaction with the safety measures and care provided during the pandemic, including disinfection routines, meal delivery, and virtual exercise classes.
    • Positive remarks about the variety and quality of food, and the range of activities and amenities available.
    • Some employees highlight a supportive environment and mention the benefits of working there, including helping with further education.
    • Family members of residents appreciate the attentive, caring, and professional staff, and the smooth transition through different levels of care.

    Negative Reviews:

    • A former employee criticizes the management, claiming staff are underpaid, underappreciated, and that the facility is understaffed.
    • Concerns about parking issues due to environmental impact and lack of competitive wages.
    • Some visitors and family members report negative experiences with staff attitude and care quality.
    • One review mentions a disappointing encounter with a staff member during an inquiry about residency.
    • Concerns about the age demographic and a specific incident in the Memory Care wing were also mentioned.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While many reviews praise the staff and facilities, some highlight areas needing improvement, particularly in staff management and communication with potential residents and their families.


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    Health

    24-hour nursing available

    Assistance with medication management

    Personalized care plan

    Specialized memory care programming

    Restorative therapy

    Joint replacement therapy


    Services

    Assistance with activities of daily living

    Weekly housekeeping and flat linen service

    Trained, compassionate caregivers

    Direct care provided 24 hours a day

    Basic weekly housekeeping

    Maintenance of all residences, common areas and grounds


    Activities

    Social, cultural, and recreational activities

    Game room

    Activity room

    Multipurpose room

    Scheduled outings

    Arts and crafts studio


    Community Amenities

    Fitness center

    Spa bath

    Salon

    Terrace

    Garden courtyard

    Laundry rooms


    Room Amenities

    Brand-new apartments with kitchenettes

    Utilities included

    Individual thermostats

    Smoke alarm and sprinkler system

    24-hour-attended call cords in bath and bedroom

    Cable and internet options


    Dining

    Chef-prepared meals

    Dietitian

    Restaurant-style dining

    Three meals per day

    Snacks available

    Private dining


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation

    Private car service for hire

    Complimentary car wash

    Transportation and scheduling services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 29, 1980
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 66
    Total current residents: 62
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1644


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-18 2023-05-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-04-18 2023-05-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2023-04-18 2023-05-31 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-27 F Construction Deficiencies Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-27 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-27 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-27 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-07-09 2019-08-08 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-20 2023-05-31 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2023-04-20 2023-05-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2023-04-20 2023-05-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-04-20 2023-05-31 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-04-20 2023-05-31 D Administration Deficiencies Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    2021-09-23 2021-11-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-09-23 2021-11-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2019-07-11 2019-08-22 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2019-07-11 2019-08-22 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-07-11 2019-08-22 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2019-07-11 2019-08-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2019-07-11 2019-08-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-07-11 2019-08-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-07-11 2019-08-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-01-03 $650
    2022-02-07 $994
    2022-02-07 $987

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Edina which is 3.0 miles away and has a population of 50,138 (large town).
    • The average income is $110,472, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 16
      • Average Temperature: 47.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 109 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 195 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 40.9 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 7.15% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 12.41% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 6% Black or African-American, 8% Hispanic or Latino, and 77% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.98 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.77 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.55 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.77 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.32 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 151.0, Moderate Days 31.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Cub Foods
    1.4 miles away
    Jerry's Foods
    1.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.9 miles away
    Costco
    2.1 miles away
    ALDI
    2.4 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Utah Av S
    0.3 miles away
    Bush Lake Rd W
    0.3 miles away
    Telegraph Rd
    0.4 miles away
    Rhode Island Av
    0.5 miles away
    Rhode Island Dr
    0.5 miles away

    Banks

    First Western Bank
    1.5 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.5 miles away
    TCF
    1.5 miles away
    M&I Bank
    1.5 miles away
    BMO Harris Bank
    1.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Pride Institute
    3.4 miles away
    Fairview Southdale Hospital
    3.6 miles away
    Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
    5.0 miles away
    Saint Francis Regional Medical Center
    7.9 miles away
    Redeemer Health & Rehab Center
    8.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.2 miles away
    Olsen Brothers: A Walgreens Pharmacy
    4.2 miles away

    Dentists

    River Bluff Dental - Dr. Walter Palmer
    3.5 miles away
    Crossings Dental Care
    5.3 miles away
    Knollwood Dentistry
    5.5 miles away
    Beeman Dental Clinic
    5.6 miles away
    HealthPartners Dental
    5.6 miles away

    Parks

    Tierney's Woods
    0.2 miles away
    Anderson Lakes
    0.3 miles away
    Braemar Park (Courtney Fields)
    0.3 miles away
    Reynolds Playground
    0.7 miles away
    Bush Lake Park
    0.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Mount Olivet Chapel
    12.1 miles away
    Episcopal Church of The Advent
    19.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Crossroads Center
    1.5 miles away
    Eden Prairie Center
    1.6 miles away
    Centennial Shops
    3.2 miles away
    Galleria Shopping Center
    3.4 miles away
    Brandon Square Mall
    3.4 miles away

    Culture

    Ted Paul Theater
    3.0 miles away
    Elias J. Halling Recital Hall
    3.0 miles away
    Edina Art Center
    3.1 miles away
    Eden Prairie Art Center
    3.2 miles away
    Outdoor amphitheater
    3.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Lucé
    1.4 miles away
    Osaka
    1.5 miles away
    Lai Inn
    1.6 miles away
    Bella Cucina
    1.6 miles away
    Davanni's
    1.7 miles away

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