New Perspective Minnetonka is a senior living community in Minnetonka that offers many different care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing and rehab, home health, and adult day care, and they've got respite care too for short stays or recovery. The building itself has an elegant, home-like look and a warm, comfortable feeling, with a welcoming lobby, a bistro, a lounge with a fireplace and TV, and nice dining rooms with simple, tasteful decor, and there are fresh flowers all over and pet-friendly spaces with dogs and cats around that make things feel lively and familiar. There's a beautiful courtyard and a garden patio with lush landscaping where folks can sit and relax outside, and inside, you'll find game rooms, a library for reading or movies, a salon, a fitness center, and lots of cozy spaces with comfy chairs and tables set up for talking, games, or group activities, plus they offer lots of different floor plans-44 choices, including studios, one-bedroom, two-room, and companion suites, many with accessible bathrooms and plenty of shelving.
The community puts a big effort into keeping everything clean and safe with programs like "Clean. Safe. Engaged." that use natural disinfectants and special cleaning equipment and focus on hand hygiene, and they have full-time activity directors keeping up a schedule of daily events, from gardening, games, and craft fairs to outings and entertainment, plus special Life Engagement Managers who help residents stay active and connected. Their staff provide personal support, including helping with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily needs, and they offer memory care neighborhoods specially designed for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, using secure spaces and tailored programs to help residents be safe, reduce anxiety, and keep a sense of dignity and joy. Family and friends are welcome to visit often, and residents can bring their own pets, which is nice for people who want the company.
Dining includes made-from-scratch meals with an actual dining room experience, and there's snacks and drinks in the bistro, with different spots to eat, including compact kitchen areas in the memory care wing decorated with bright tablecloths and flowers. The focus is on letting people live with as much independence as possible, but there's skilled nursing staff on-site all the time, and they have partnerships with Curana Health for medical checkups, medication monitoring, and regular health care, and there's physical and occupational therapy available right there in the building for folks who need extra support or rehab. Everyone gets housekeeping and laundry services, plus transportation for shopping and trips, and they're close to parks, lakes, golf, and medical offices whenever folks want to go out. The atmosphere's peaceful and friendly, and residents say the staff are kind and caring, always helping people find the right balance between staying active and getting the support they need.
