Saint Therese at St. Odilia is an assisted living community located in Shoreview, Minnesota. The facility is designed to provide support and housing primarily for seniors with memory care needs, and it operates as a Catholic memory care-only community. The campus includes accommodations and services that are purposefully structured for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Residents at Saint Therese at St. Odilia have access to a range of clinical care services tailored to address memory loss and age-related needs. Medical support is available on-site, including licensed nursing care, ambulatory and incontinence support, and specialized diabetes care management. The community offers physical and occupational therapy, as well as massage therapy, delivered by professional staff members to enhance physical comfort and mobility. Hospice care is also available for those needing end-of-life support, ensuring continuity of care through advanced illness. Memory care is central to the facility’s offerings, with all aspects of the environment and programming designed specifically for individuals experiencing cognitive decline. Staff facilitate a variety of clubs and community activities aimed at fostering engagement and social connections among residents. In addition to clinical services, residents can benefit from amenities such as an onsite chapel for spiritual needs, a barber and beauty salon for personal grooming, and regular access to Catholic services consistent with the facility’s faith-based mission.

Transportation services are provided for both medical and non-medical purposes. Complimentary transportation is available for standard needs, with additional transportation offered at cost or on a scheduled basis for medical appointments, outings, and errands. This arrangement is intended to support residents’ ability to attend medical visits, maintain community connections, and fulfill daily living needs outside the facility as required.

Based on resident and family reviews, experiences at Saint Therese at St. Odilia are strongly polarized. Several families report extremely positive care quality, noting that their loved ones were treated with compassion, dignity, and genuine affection. These reviewers highlight attentive and skilled staff, effective support for both residents and families, and the formation of meaningful bonds between staff and those in their care. However, some negative feedback centers around concerns of overmedication and inadequate communication. Specific concerns include rapid deterioration following sedative use, a lack of timely updates during significant changes, and difficulties encountered during the admission process. Additional issues raised involve language barriers among staff and perceived high costs. As a result, while many have commended the facility for its compassionate and professional hospice services, others have reported dissatisfaction with aspects of care oversight, medication management, and family communication, leading to mixed overall feedback.

Costs at this community start at $4,727 and range up to $6,900. The average price in the community is $5,814, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,977. 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.