Sterling Ponds sits in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and has apartment homes set up for people who want independent living with a bit more comfort and help but without needing full care. The building has both a traditional apartment part and a 55-plus senior apartment community, which gives people choices. Apartments come with one bedroom, one plus a den, or two bedrooms, and you'll find full-size washers and dryers, spacious kitchens, and good closet space in each one, as well as air conditioning, hardwood floors, and dishwashers-plus some have patios or balconies. Every apartment has a storage unit right in the hallway, and many look out on protected wetlands behind the property, which means some pretty nice views.
The building has elevators, controlled access doors, and a fire sprinkler system for safety, along with heated underground parking and detached garages, so you won't worry much about winter, and there's always a car wash area if you want to clean your vehicle. Garbage, gas, sewer, water, heat, and hot water are included in the rent, and there are lease options from three to thirteen months. Cable-ready apartments and high-speed internet are available, and there's 24-hour emergency maintenance too. The building stands along bus lines and is pretty close to restaurants and shopping, so you can get around and get what you need fairly easily.
There are shared spaces too, such as a library, a clubhouse, a heated outdoor swimming pool, outdoor picnic and BBQ grilling areas, and community gardens where people gather and work together on plants or just chat with neighbors. The private party area, exercise room, and community gardens are popular among those who live in the senior apartment community, and there are structured programs for social, educational, and entertainment activities to keep people active and engaged. Friendly, trained staff help keep everything running and are there if residents need assistance. The building offers complimentary laundry facilities, trash chutes, and recycling, plus a resident handbook so you know what to expect, and a resident support program that helps connect folks to services and opportunities if needed. Pets like cats and dogs are allowed, so people with animals can bring them along. The apartment sizes start at 634 square feet and go up to 1,015 square feet, and there are one or two bathroom options. Most parts of Sterling Ponds have been set up with seniors in mind, like the senior-friendly bathrooms and easy to use common areas, and there are lots of chances to socialize and build friendships through organized activities. Many people have come to tour the place, and residents and families have often mentioned the attentive management and how the maintenance workers take care of things quickly so people feel comfortable and safe.
