Summit Place Senior Campus in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, offers many living choices like independent apartments, assisted living, memory care for people with dementia, and even townhomes, and there's a retirement cooperative too where members can buy shares and live there, so you really see all sorts of setups for different needs and levels of care, and the campus runs all day, every day-people come here for a place that's both safe and active, with a lot of help on hand whether someone wants to stay independent, needs support, or lives with memory loss. Apartments come in different floorplans, like one or two bedrooms, and some have things like fireplaces, bay windows, walk-out patios, and vaulted ceilings, plus private bathrooms with either tubs or walk-in showers, washer and dryer, full kitchens, phone service, cable, internet, and individually controlled heat and air, and several have their own balcony or patio and even extra storage, which does come in handy. All the main buildings have elevators and accessible features, and there are safety items like emergency call systems in apartments, plus underground or covered parking, and garages to make things comfortable for residents and their families, and it's easy to meet with people because the campus sits in a central spot in the area.
Within the community, there are plenty of places to go and things to do, and you'll find a residents' lounge, movie theater, craft studio, and a courtyard with walking paths and patios, so people who like to get outside or want some quiet time can do that safely; for those who want to stay active, there's a wellness center, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a warm water swimming pool, and classes through the Summit Club, which does both land and water exercise programs-plus, a fully staffed wellness team, on-site trainers, and support for physical therapy as needed. People get chef-prepared meals in an elegant dining room or at a casual Bistro, and meals are planned to be both healthy and good tasting, and there's a focus on evening dinners for residents who enjoy eating together; there are resident lounges and several common areas for social events, and the campus offers scheduled transportation when folks need to go out or have appointments.
Summit Place brings life-enriching activities, weekly entertainment, art classes, outings, and special events, led by a dedicated activities director, and there's a salon and barbershop, plus beauty services on site. People coping with memory loss live in secure, monitored Reflections apartments, which offer round-the-clock care by expert staff and spaces designed to cut down on confusion and prevent wandering, with all the privacy and dignity possible. The community is also pet-friendly, has wheelchair accessible showers, and keeps safety a top priority. Residents can find devotional services, counseling, general social support, and health care services like doctors, nurses, dentists, physical, occupational, and speech therapy-all available when needed, along with hospice, respite, and home care.
Long-term care is available, along with support for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, all tailored to each resident's needs while encouraging as much independence as possible. There are partnership programs, such as with Struthers Parkinson's Care Network and Lifesprk LLC, bringing extra resources for specialized conditions. The campus has close ties to Valley View Cooperative for those 55 and older who want to stay active but need easy access to health services, and there's always ongoing maintenance, laundry, housekeeping if requested, and organized community outings-so, whether someone wants to sit in the movie theater, stroll the paths, join an art class or simply relax and enjoy the view, there's room and opportunity to do it. Summit Place gets high marks from residents, with a rating of 4.6 out of 35 reviews, and the main goal is to keep people comfortable, active, safe, and supported at all stages of aging, with special care for those who need more help as time passes.
