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Care Suites of Edina by Vivie

7400 York Ave S

4.7(25 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
72
Staffing ratio
5:1 resident-to-staff ratio
Nursing coverage
24-hour nursing oversight on-site
Living layout
Small household-style neighborhoods with shared spaces
Transportation
Free accessible van transport to appointments

What Families Think

Families describe Care Suites of Edina by Vivie as a warm, close-knit community where staff get to know residents personally, with many praising the high staff-to-resident ratio and attentive, family-like care. Most reviews are highly positive about cleanliness, activities, and the dining experience, though a handful of reviewers raised serious concerns about care quality and cost, including one troubling account regarding end-of-life treatment.

The Good

  • High staff-to-resident ratio praised by reviewers
  • Staff described as caring, patient, and consistent
  • Specialized experience with Parkinson's and dementia care
  • Handicap-accessible transportation provided at no extra cost
  • Home-cooked, enjoyable meals noted by multiple visitors
  • Clean, comfortable, home-like atmosphere

The Bad

  • One report of neglect and lack of dignity after a resident's death
  • One reviewer called the facility more expensive than most others
  • One reviewer noted decor is worn and needs refreshing

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Care Suites of Edina by Vivie

Care Suites of Edina by Vivie is an assisted living and memory care community located in Edina, Minnesota. The community emphasizes a close-knit, familiar environment with a consistent team of staff who know residents personally, supported by 24-hour nursing oversight and a 5:1 resident-to-staff ratio.

The community offers a full spectrum of care, including assisted living, enhanced assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living is designed for residents who want independence with help nearby, while enhanced assisted living provides additional medical support such as help with transfers, medication management, and more complex care routines. Memory care is tailored for residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, offering specialized attention, structured activities, and a calm, familiar setting. Each resident receives an individualized nursing assessment so that care can adapt as needs change, and residents can transition between care levels as necessary. The community also has experience supporting individuals with Parkinson's disease, focusing on consistent routines and wellness-based approaches to promote safety and mobility.

Residents live in private studio apartments with high ceilings and accessible layouts, organized into small household-style neighborhoods where suites open into shared living and dining spaces. Each household has a dedicated team member, supporting close relationships and consistent attention.

Monthly rent includes three daily meals, light housekeeping, laundry service, an emergency response pendant, and utilities such as heat, water, trash, and Wi-Fi, along with 24-hour on-site staffing. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, fireside lounges, gardening areas, a game room, a sun porch, a salon and barbershop, fitness classes, life-enrichment programs, and weekly spiritual care, along with scheduled transportation for shopping and appointments.

The respite care program offers short-term stays for those recovering from illness or surgery, or for caregivers needing relief, and includes nursing support, meals, housekeeping, and participation in daily activities. Memory care services include 24-hour staff support, medication coordination, and daily engagement in social and wellness activities, with packages tailored to the monthly hours of support needed.

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Reviews

4.7overall · 25 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (21) · 4.3★ on Yelp (4) · Yelp page ↗

Deni B-P

Jul 2026

via Google

I’m so impressed with Care Suites Of Edina by Vivie (used to be Walker Methodist). I am a friend and POA for a new resident and every week I encounter another reason why I am grateful that he is at Vivie. The staff are professional and permanent, so they really get to know each resident’s needs and preferences. My friend is very particular about his clothing, and his aides are respectful of his individuality. The staff are supportive towards family. I’ve emailed several staff members with various questions, and in each case, I received a prompt and thorough response. The meals are actually delicious, and I enjoy eating with my friend. Vivie has a podiatrist, dentist, nurse practitioner, and other skilled care providers who come to the facility to provide care for residents if they choose, but, if a resident has an appointment outside of the facility, Vivie has a handicap accessible van available to transport both the resident and the family member to and from the appointment - at no cost to the resident! This has been a godsend for my friend who is unable to get in and out of a wheelchair or into a car comfortably. Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference, but at Vivie, it’s both the big and the small. From the beautiful flowers outside the main entrance, to the smiles and energy of the staff, to the residents who call Vivie home, it’s a community, and I’m so grateful my friend can be part of it.

K B

Dec 2025

via Google

*****Please be aware that the nursing and assistant nursing care staff treated my mother with neglect, lack of dignity, unimportance, and worthlessness the moment that she passed away.**** **When my Mother passed care staff was unempathic, and treated my mother like trash. We had to beg care staff to clean my mother up so she could have her dignity before the funeral home came to take her away. My mother was soiled and care staff stated and insisted that they didn't need to clean her up because "They usually just take em out the way they are".** Mom was a human being and she deserved to be treated with dignity in her final days. It was their responsibility even after she died to treat her with dignity and respect untill the funeral home took her. Moms care cost $11000 monthly this includes cleaning someone up when they are soiled before they go to the funeral home. Shame on you! Buyer beware!!

Donna Wong

Nov 2025

via Google

The staffing - staff to patient ratio is 1 staff to every 5 patients. That is a remarkable difference from other facilities. Most are 1 to 10. The decor is quite worn & is in need of refreshing. Right now, I care more about the staff ratio & quality of care. It’s more expensive than most others, but to me, it’s worth it.

Jeanne Torma

Sep 2025

via Google

One of my friends recently moved to this facility, and I was able to visit her recently. The building itself is beautiful and well appointed with comfortable chairs and couches and a very calming color palette. The staff I interacted with or observed all appeared to enjoy their jobs, were very caring, patient and respectful to the residents. When I asked about whether there was an oven for residents to use ( my friend and I have a pizza routine) , I was told that if we wanted something baked, she was sure that someone would be willing to bake it for us. It appears that there are many activities for the residents to be involved in should they choose to be. I was impressed with the ambience and care I witnessed during my first visit.

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