Brooks Ridge - Encore Collection, set along Pioneer Trail in Chaska, Minnesota, sits right between The Chaska Town Course and Hazeltine National Golf Course, so there's plenty of green around and nice fairways to look at if that's your thing, and when folks are finished with the outdoors they can head to Chaska Commons Shopping Center for groceries or a bite to eat, plus the nearby 212 Medical Center means health care's pretty close too. This community's part of the Encore Collection by Pulte Homes and it's made for people aged 55 and up, so everything, from the single-story craftsman-designed houses to the amenities and the homeowner association rules, fits the active adult lifestyle. The single-family homes in the Encore Collection come in three styles-Abbeyville around 1,700 square feet, and Martin Ray and Ascend around 1,900 square feet-each with 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms, all on one level, which makes things easier for everyone, and there are townhomes too, in the Freedom Series with divisions called Cascade, Acadia, and Zion, offering options from about $243,000 for the Acadia up to $258,000 for the Cascade and more space, so folks have a pretty good choice, though the new homes are now sold out.
For people who need some help, there's assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management, plus regular housekeeping and help with laundry to keep everyone comfortable and independent, and there are services like move-in coordination, family support, and respite care if a caregiver needs a break. Meals get served daily, the dining area feels like a little restaurant, and they handle allergies or special diets, even diabetes, so nobody goes hungry or eats something they shouldn't. There's a 24-hour call system for safety, access to a care team, high-speed internet, cable TV, private bathrooms, furnished options, and in-room phones, so folks aren't left without the basics or the comforts of home.
When it comes to getting involved or staying busy, Brooks Ridge - Encore Collection offers arts and activity rooms, a game room, a library, a fitness room, spa and wellness space, walking paths, and regular events like movie nights or music programs, plus there's a business room and outdoor common areas. Residents can use the advanced property search to look at homes by price, size, number of beds or baths, or whether there's a basement or if everything's on a single floor-which is handy for planning or if family comes to visit. The community stays close-knit, with only about six residents living together in some areas, and there's a real effort to support everyone's well-being and comfort.
On the service side, Brooks Ridge - Encore Collection manages estate services, auctions, property searches, and even advises on real estate transactions, including 1031 exchanges, so anyone needing to buy, sell, or trade homes has some help close by. There's information and resources for homeowners about rules and the active adult lifestyle, guides and news about the community, and some professional advertising options for builders and agents. The facility uses a lot of legal agreements and carries some disclaimers, saying that property information might have errors, that folks need to use the information as-is, and if someone breaks the rules, the site can take back the right to use it. Virtual tours make it easier to look around if you can't visit in person. Families with grandkids might like to know that the Chaska area is covered by Independent School District 112, with plenty of schools serving from elementary to high school. Overall, Brooks Ridge - Encore Collection offers a quiet and active place for 55+ adults who want a mix of comfort, support, and nearby conveniences.
