New Perspective Columbia Heights, located in Columbia Heights, MN, is a senior living community offering multiple levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The facility is designed to support older adults with varying needs while promoting a maintenance-free and active lifestyle. Residents have access to chef-prepared meals served in a communal dining setting, regular housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and a broad calendar of activities ranging from exercise and fitness classes to cooking lessons, group outings, and social clubs intended to foster community engagement. The campus is undergoing ongoing renovations to update and enhance common areas, outdoor spaces, and safety features, all aimed at improving residents’ comfort and experience. Recent reviews note the community's clean and home-like atmosphere, backed by a range of amenities such as indoor and outdoor walking paths, a barber and beauty salon, and specialty care services including optometry and on-site podiatry visits.
Primary care offerings at New Perspective Columbia Heights include comprehensive assisted living and specialized memory care services. The healthcare team provides support for activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. For residents with memory loss, the facility features secured areas and spaces designed specifically to accommodate cognitive impairment, including structured schedules and secure indoor and outdoor paths. Residents benefit from care programs addressing incontinence, diabetes, medication management, and ambulatory support. On-site clinics and wellness programs are available, with regular visits from medical professionals such as podiatrists and optometrists. Community health and wellness initiatives are tailored to individual needs, promoting physical activity and social interaction through organized clubs and activities.
Resident and family feedback indicates that New Perspective Columbia Heights is generally seen as clean, welcoming, and rich in opportunities for social engagement. Many appreciate the efforts of staff in creating a supportive transition, prompt responses, and fostering a feeling of safety among residents. However, the facility has received mixed reviews regarding care quality, primarily due to reported concerns about staff turnover, communication lapses, insufficient staffing on weekends and holidays, and some issues with medication administration or supervision, especially for residents with higher care needs. While positive aspects like the variety of activities, food quality, and resident engagement are frequently noted, prospective residents and families are encouraged to assess individual care requirements and inquire about current staffing and management practices to ensure their needs will be adequately met.
Costs at this community start at $2,765 and range up to $6,900. The average price in the community is $4,832, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,986. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.