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Quick Facts

Ownership model
Member-owned cooperative, buy a share to live
Resale terms
6% transfer fee charged when a unit sells
Staffing coverage
Staff on site 24 hours a day
Nearby recreation
Located next to the Luce Line bike trail

What Families Think

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Families and residents describe Calvary Center Cooperative as a warm, close-knit 55+ cooperative where neighbors feel like family and daily life is easy and social. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, chef-prepared meals, and sense of safety, though one detailed review raises concerns about transparency and fees when reselling a unit.

What reviewers praise

  • Residents describe neighbors and staff as family-like
  • Chef-prepared dinners praised as a social highlight
  • 24-hour on-site staff for added security
  • Secure building with underground heated garage
  • Active social calendar and resident-led committees
  • Located steps from the Luce Line bike trail

What reviewers flag

  • One report of a 6% resale transfer fee with unclear use of funds
  • One report that the community doesn't use MLS to sell units, prolonging monthly fees
  • One report of unfriendly residents, though most reviews describe the opposite

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Calvary Center Cooperative is a senior living community in Golden Valley, Minnesota offering Independent Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

About Calvary Center Cooperative

Calvary Center Cooperative is a member-owned cooperative housing community for adults 55 and older located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Established in 1983, it is not a nursing home or assisted living facility, but rather combines the independence of homeownership with the convenience of professional management.

The community offers a secure, low-maintenance living environment with eight thoughtfully designed floor plans ranging from one to three bedrooms, with units offering up to 1,110 square feet of living space. Members purchase a share in the cooperative, securing the right to live in a private unit while maintaining the benefits of community ownership.

CCC provides thoughtfully designed common areas and a variety of member activities that foster engagement and connection among residents. The community environment emphasizes that every voice matters, creating a setting where members share spaces and have opportunities to connect with one another.

The Golden Valley location offers convenient access to shopping, dining, medical facilities, and major highways. Members enjoy a secure lifestyle within a well-maintained community that combines the independence of private living with the professional management services of a cooperative structure.

Types of Care at Calvary Center Cooperative

Independent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Calvary Center Cooperative

4.4overall · 13 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (13)

Nancy Guertin

Jun 2026

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I'm looking for other places to live for a little bit extra care maybe 🤔🧐🤔<br>but then again<br>I have never been treated so well in my life by people here ❤️<br>neighbors around me 😄<br>everybody is so kind and nice to everybody else<br>I have never seen a community treat its members and each other as kindly as this place<br>even if I don't get up early enough there are many activities to enjoy<br>people look after one another<br>people actually care about each other<br>I have actually seen it with my own eyes and felt it with my own heart ❤️🥰

Kirsten

Aug 2025

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We Absolutely Love Living Here!<br><br>This has been such a great place for us—not just for my husband and me, but for my mom too! We love being close to her (just 9 floors apart), and yet she has her own vibrant social life and is always on the go!<br><br>Nine months after we moved in, my husband’s brother and sister-in-law moved in too—and the best part? She’s my best friend and my college roommate! Who would’ve thought we’d all end up living here together?<br><br>It truly feels like home, and we couldn’t be happier!

Kirsten Harrison

Aug 2025

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We Absolutely Love Living Here!<br><br>This has been such a great place for us—not just for my husband and me, but for my mom too! We love being close to her (just 9 floors apart), and yet she has her own vibrant social life and is always on the go!<br><br>Nine months after we moved in, my husband’s brother and sister-in-law moved in too—and the best part? She’s my best friend and my college roommate! Who would’ve thought we’d all end up living here together?<br><br>It truly feels like home, and we couldn’t be happier!

Amy Grott

Aug 2025

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I visited Calvary this week and had lunch in the packed dining room! The diners and I enjoyed the great service and tasty food! KUDOS to Chef Jenel and team!

Jeanne Francis

Jul 2025

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This is a great place to live. My life has become so simple since moving here. But it's the people that I have met here that is the frosting on the cake!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Calvary Center Cooperative offer?

Calvary Center Cooperative offers Independent Living.

How much does Calvary Center Cooperative cost?

Calvary Center Cooperative has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Golden Valley that publish rates start around $2,200 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Calvary Center Cooperative located?

Calvary Center Cooperative is located at 7600 Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

What do families say about Calvary Center Cooperative?

Calvary Center Cooperative carries a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 13 Google reviews. Families and residents describe Calvary Center Cooperative as a warm, close-knit 55+ cooperative where neighbors feel like family and daily life is easy and social. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, chef-prepared meals, and sense of safety, though one detailed review raises concerns about transparency and fees when reselling a unit. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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