Crest View - The Boulevard is a retirement community in Hilltop, Minnesota, that gives seniors many care and living options, and the place covers almost everything an older person might need, whether you're looking for independent living, assisted living, or special help with memory care for things like Alzheimer's or dementia, and they call the memory care program RUTHS Way, which has extra safety measures. The Boulevard has 68 units, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, and each one comes with a full kitchen with oak cabinets, a bath, and a living space large enough to move around without worry, plus there's lots of closet and storage space, sleeve-style air conditioners for comfort, individual thermostats for heating, and cable TV hookup, so everything feels a bit more like home. Market-rate units are open to adults age 55 and older, but most of the community is for people age 62 and up, and if you're someone who needs a lower rent, there are options for reduced-rate apartments if you meet certain income rules set by the state, so a lot of people can find something that fits.
Staff stay onsite 24 hours a day, so help's always close by, and Crest View - The Boulevard not only helps with everyday things like bathing, dressing, and medication, but also provides weekly wellness clinics, home health aide services, and priority access to other Crest View buildings or services when health needs change, and the community also offers skilled nursing and short-term rehab care, so if someone gets sick or needs therapy after a hospital stay, they can stay where they feel comfortable. The memory care units are secure, set up so people with memory problems don't wander, and activities help keep their minds active, while families can take breaks by using respite care for a short stay if someone needs time off from caregiving. There's even hospice services for end-of-life support. Crest View - The Boulevard is built for older folks, with everything wheelchair accessible and features like well-lit halls, handrails, elevators, an urgency call system, and a sprinkler system, so safety's always in mind.
People here don't have to worry about yard work or home repairs, because there's housekeeping, trash and recycling rooms on each floor, laundry rooms, and maintenance covered, while the grounds have green spaces, cherry blossom trees, and lovely walking paths where residents can sit or stroll in the fresh air. For getting out and about, there's easy access to shopping centers, parks, lakes, golf courses, restaurants, and doctors' offices just minutes away, and the fitness center makes it simple to stay active inside, too, with controlled entrances, covered parking for residents, guest parking, and all sorts of handy things like additional storage, a computer area, a library, an inviting foyer, and a beauty salon, so most days can feel a little special.
Dining here is reliable, with two meals a day and a continental breakfast served in the dining room seven days a week, and there are always social and recreational programs going on for people to try something new or just chat with neighbors at games or spiritual care and worship services, plus transportation for planned outings if someone wants to join local trips.
Pets are allowed, as long as they're on the smaller side, so you don't have to leave a companion behind if you move, and there's controlled access in and out, so you'll feel a bit safer. Starting at $1,240 a month, Crest View - The Boulevard gives people options for where they are in life, and if someone ever needs more help due to health needs changing, it's part of the bigger Crest View Senior Community, so moving between different levels of care sometimes doesn't mean leaving friends or familiar staff. The community has a rating of 4.0 out of 2 reviews, and offers a simple, comfortable, and supportive place for seniors looking for a maintenance-free lifestyle. The website for more details is crestviewcares.org/the-boulevard-apartments.
