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The Gardens At St Gertrudes

1850 Sarazin Street, Shakopee, MN 55379

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

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(952) 233-4400

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,670
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,363
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,136

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,313
  • Average State Price: $3,135
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • The Gardens At St Gertrudes Description

    When the effects of aging or chronic illness make daily living activities a challenge and threaten to diminish independence, seniors looking for assisted living in Shakopee, MN, turn to one of Benedictine Living Community’s two assisted living facilities — Benedictine Gardens and Benedictine Windermere Way — for help. The senior living team at our assisted living community provides respectful, dignified care based on individual needs and preferences, with the goal of empowering each resident’s maximum level of independence. All the while, you can enjoy the comforts of home in whichever one of our assisted living apartments you choose. Residents of the Gardens also have easy access through indoor hallways to doctor appointments and services at St. Francis Regional Medical Center.

    Our professional nursing staff personalized services ranging from light daily tasks to assistance with mobility, dressing, bathing and grooming. Medication management and medical assistance are available, as are spiritual care, recreational and social activities, and transportation. With Benedictine’s assisted living in Shakopee, MN, you can continue to enjoy independence while also giving yourself and your family the priceless gift of peace of mind.

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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

    6.1
    The Gardens At St Gertrudes
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 6 communities in Shakopee
  • Ranking in State: 820 out of 943 communities in MN
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

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

    Negative Experiences:

    • Reports of terrible leadership, overwork, and lack of appreciation.
    • Issues with payment delays and lack of communication.
    • Complaints about rude and incompetent staff, and poor quality of care.
    • Charges for services not legally required and poor food quality mentioned.
    • Communication problems among staff, and inadequate response to medical needs.
    • Concerns about management being dictated by corporate interests, lacking empathy.
    • Facility maintenance issues, including broken beds and unaddressed heating/cooling problems.
    • Sub-par care, with reports of unattended call buttons and unsanitary conditions.

    Positive Experiences:

    • Facility praised for cleanliness, comfort, and accommodating non-English speakers.
    • Great care for residents mentioned, with specific appreciation for the transitional care facility.
    • Assisted living environment at St. Gertrude's highlighted for its friendly staff and safety measures.
    • Rehabilitation team at St. Gertrude's received high praise for their care and effectiveness.
    • Staff described as friendly and supportive, with specific commendation for the nursing staff.
    • Long-term care at St. Gertrude's appreciated for the loving and respectful treatment of residents.

    Mixed Experiences:

    • Some staff members, particularly therapists, received positive feedback, while nursing care was criticized.
    • Facility cleanliness and friendliness of staff and residents were noted, but not universally experienced.
    • Concerns about systemic challenges, including worker shortages affecting care quality.


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    Health

    Person-centered wellness plans

    24-hour monitoring and emergency response staff

    Medication management

    Access to St. Francis Regional Medical Center

    Clinical treatment and services

    Integrative health services


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Laundry service

    Personalized grocery shopping

    Utilities included (heat, electric, water, trash)

    Resident services coordination

    Medical recordkeeping


    Activities

    Social, educational, spiritual and recreational programs

    Variety of wellness and recreational activities

    Weekly Catholic Mass and Protestant services

    Exercise programs

    Robust schedule of activities

    Fun outings


    Community Amenities

    Access to community amenities

    Outdoor garden area with walking path and comfortable chairs

    On-site beauty salon/barbershop

    Laundry facilities

    Fitness center

    Club room with individual beverage storage


    Room Amenities

    One- and two-bedroom assisted living apartments

    Full kitchen

    Living room

    Studio apartments

    Temperature control in each residence

    Patios or balconies


    Dining

    Restaurant-style dining

    Bistro for quick meals and snacks

    Three meals a day

    Afternoon snack

    Daily pastries and coffee

    Healthy, nutritious meals and snacks


    Transportation

    On-site parking

    Underground garage

    Transportation options


    Pet

    Pet-friendly

    Pets can visit



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 8, 1996
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 105
    Total current residents: 90
    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: 8
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $5000


    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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    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
    2022-09-15 2022-10-26 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 F Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 F Electrical Deficiencies Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 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.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-09-13 2022-10-26 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-30 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-30 E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-07-21 2021-08-23 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-15 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-30 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-15 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.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-07-21 2021-09-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-10 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-03-08 2019-03-12 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-03-08 2019-03-22 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-10 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.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-10 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-07-22 $5,000

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-07-22 8

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Shakopee which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 39,981 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $83,564, 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

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.13 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.49 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.47 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.48 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.81 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 163.0, Moderate Days 18.0, 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

    Five Below
    0.3 miles away
    Cub Foods
    0.6 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.8 miles away
    ALDI
    4.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    4.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Marschall Rd
    0.1 miles away
    17 Av E - Out
    0.3 miles away
    17 Av E - Arrive
    0.3 miles away
    17 Av E
    0.4 miles away
    Vierling Dr E
    0.6 miles away

    Banks

    BMO Harris Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Old National Bank
    0.7 miles away
    TCF Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.7 miles away
    Prime Security Bank
    0.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Pride Institute
    6.7 miles away
    Park Nicollet
    11.2 miles away
    Fairview Ridges Hospital
    11.2 miles away
    Fairview Southdale Hospital
    11.5 miles away
    Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
    12.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    5.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Metro Dentalcare
    0.1 miles away
    Progessive Dental
    2.0 miles away
    Eckart Dental Center
    2.1 miles away
    Southbridge Dental
    4.3 miles away
    Crossings Dental Care
    4.3 miles away

    Parks

    Brittany Firefly Prairie Field Park
    0.5 miles away
    Autumn Hill Park
    0.6 miles away
    Westminster Park
    0.6 miles away
    Meadows Park
    0.7 miles away
    Scenic Heights Park
    0.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Mount Olivet Chapel
    18.1 miles away
    Episcopal Church of The Advent
    19.9 miles away

    Shopping

    Strip Mall
    0.8 miles away
    Eden Prairie Center
    6.7 miles away
    Crossroads Center
    7.5 miles away
    Burnsville Center
    10.6 miles away
    Centennial Shops
    10.8 miles away

    Culture

    Re-Claim Studios
    2.0 miles away
    Huber Park Amphitheater
    2.2 miles away
    Breakers Stage
    2.8 miles away
    Galaxy Theater
    2.9 miles away
    Gazebo Stage
    2.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Zuppa Cucina
    0.2 miles away
    Applebee's
    0.5 miles away
    Hong Kong Buffet
    0.6 miles away
    Pizza Ranch
    0.6 miles away
    Sapporo
    0.8 miles away

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