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The Rivers Retirement Community

11111 River Hills Dr

4.1(48 ratings)· Burnsville average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
182 residents

California CDSS

Housing Model
Maintenance-free rental community, no buy-in fee
Weekly Activities
About 70 activities offered each week
Bathroom Accessibility
Not all apartments have walk-in tubs or showers
Special Diets
No heart-healthy or diabetic menu in independent living

What Families Think

Families generally describe The Rivers as a warm, well-maintained community with friendly staff, plentiful activities, and good food, and many long-term residents speak highly of the experience over years. However, a number of reviewers raise serious concerns about nursing care, communication during health incidents, and billing practices, especially for residents needing assisted living or memory care.

The Good

  • Staff greet residents and families by name
  • About 70 activities offered weekly
  • Restaurant-style open dining with meal choices
  • Residents have lived there for 9-13 years
  • Beautiful, well-kept grounds and walking paths
  • Responsive leadership praised by several reviewers

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of medication errors and poor nursing communication
  • One report of a Norovirus outbreak with little communication to families
  • Several reviewers say memory care wasn't equipped for higher needs
  • Multiple mentions of high staff turnover and billing disputes

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Rivers Retirement Community is a senior living community in Burnsville, Minnesota offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 48 reviews.

About The Rivers Retirement Community

The Rivers is a maintenance-free, rental retirement community in Burnsville, Minnesota, offering active adult living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features spacious apartments designed to provide a comfortable home environment for residents at different stages of life.

The community prioritizes resident engagement and social connection, with approximately 70 activities offered weekly. The Rivers creates an environment where residents can pursue favorite interests, explore new hobbies, or simply relax, with staff focused on fostering a supportive network among residents and encouraging meaningful social connections.

Dining services are available, with kitchen staff available to discuss individual meal needs. The community's approach emphasizes comfort, convenience, community, and caring across all interactions and services provided to residents and their families.

The Rivers welcomes family involvement and aims to create an inclusive environment where both residents and their loved ones feel supported and included throughout the retirement living experience.

Types of Care at The Rivers Retirement Community

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Rivers Retirement Community

4.1overall · 48 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (48)

Robin Haley

Feb 2026

via Google

The Rivers Senior Community truly sets the standard for senior living. From the moment you walk through the doors, you can feel the warmth, professionalism, and genuine care that defines this community.<br><br>The team goes above and beyond to ensure residents feel valued, supported, and engaged. The environment is welcoming, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully designed to promote comfort and connection. It’s clear that the staff not only care about the residents’ well-being but also about creating meaningful experiences every day.<br><br>The leadership is responsive and compassionate, and there is a strong sense of community among residents and team members alike. Whether it’s the engaging activities, quality dining, or personalized support, The Rivers consistently delivers excellence.<br><br>I would highly recommend The Rivers to anyone exploring senior living options for themselves or a loved one. It’s a place where people truly thrive.

Amy Comee

Jan 2026

via Google

The Rivers is a wonderful community that my mother in law lived for 8 years. She made so many friends of residents and staff. She enjoyed lots of enriching activities and was able to live life to the fullest. She passed away a few weeks ago and our family came to realize that everyone at The Rivers is like a second family to us.

Terry Collins

Dec 2025

via Google

The Rivers does a tremendous job of caring for their residence ensuring comfort and Dignity. The community has a wonderful charm in a very welcoming atmosphere.

Deborah Taylor

Dec 2025

via Google

The rivers was a perfect place for my mom to live. She was there for 13 years and the staff from the housekeepers to facilities to nursing to the desk workers to activities director and of course Ellie made the last 13 years of her life a quality experience both for her and her family members. We were always made to feel welcome there and most of all heard when there were concerns. If I missed any area it was an oversight because what made the rivers thatspecial is the pride that all the employees took in making the rivers a welcoming place for seniors to call home. That pride made everyone feel that they mattered. At that point in a person's life when they have left their home and much of what is familiar that is so important.

Austin Berger

Dec 2025

via Google

This is how every single independent/assisted living/memory care community for seniors should be. Some highlights…<br><br>1) Incredible quality and speed of dining services. You get restaurant-level quality for a fraction of the price.<br><br>2) Fantastic, passionate, and professional caregivers that will ensure your friends and family who live here get to live life with purpose and dignity. This is arguably the most important part when it comes to assisted living and memory care. No one wants to feel like they are losing their independence when they get older and need more help. The Rivers makes sure that this is not the case. It feels like everyone matters and like no one is a number here. If you need your transfer or other care service performed in a way that is personalized to your preference, they meet you where you’re at. If you have a loved one in memory care, you should know that this is a community that trains their staff to compassionately “live in the world” of their memory care residents and read between the lines when communication becomes difficult for members of this population.<br><br>3) The variety in the activities and life enrichment program keeps the community fun and connected. The life enrichment director is very responsive to feedback and ideas for new activities/events. They do holiday parties and other seasonal/topical events too.<br><br>4) Maintenance is not only fast to respond, but has the philosophy of performing their duties to prevent future problems, not just fix current ones.<br><br>5) Housekeeping services are quick, but thorough, and their housekeepers are some of the friendliest and hardest working people you will ever have the good fortune of meeting.<br><br>6) Their Executive Director, Ellie at the time of writing, is one in one million. She takes any message from residents very seriously and does not stop at any cost to ensure every resident has an experience that is dignified and meaningful. She has curated a wonderful community, and she will always have the back of people who live here.<br><br>Overall, The Rivers gets a 5/5 from me. You simply cannot do better than this community when it comes to independent living, assisted living, or memory care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Rivers Retirement Community offer?

The Rivers Retirement Community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is The Rivers Retirement Community located?

The Rivers Retirement Community is located at 11111 River Hills Dr in Burnsville, Minnesota.

What do families say about The Rivers Retirement Community?

Families generally describe The Rivers as a warm, well-maintained community with friendly staff, plentiful activities, and good food, and many long-term residents speak highly of the experience over years. However, a number of reviewers raise serious concerns about nursing care, communication during health incidents, and billing practices, especially for residents needing assisted living or memory care.

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