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Norris Square

6995 80Th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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(800) 780-8101

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(651) 769-6600

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,518
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,172
Two Bedroom
Estimated $3,901

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,124
  • Average State Price: $3,135
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Norris Square Description

    Norris Square is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing care and is located in the town of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    9.5
    Norris Square
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 15 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 4 communities in Cottage Grove
  • Ranking in State: 99 out of 961 communities in MN
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Residents and their families have shared overwhelmingly positive experiences at Norris Square, particularly praising the Memory Care services. The staff is consistently described as caring, professional, and attentive, with a special emphasis on their dedication during challenging times such as the pandemic. Families appreciate the variety of activities available, including yoga, movie nights, bingo, and special celebrations like birthday parties. The facility's cleanliness, security, and updated amenities have also been highlighted as key benefits.

    Several reviews note the quality of the food, with options catering to dietary needs and a restaurant-like menu that offers great variety. The value for money is considered excellent, thanks to the staff's efforts to go above and beyond in their care. The move-in process is described as smooth, and the facility's efforts to keep residents connected with their families through virtual visits during stay-at-home orders were particularly appreciated.

    While the care and compassion of the staff are frequently mentioned, some reviews express a desire for more in-house medical services, such as visits from various medical professionals. The cost of the facility is noted in a few reviews, with one mentioning it as very expensive, yet the overall sentiment is that the quality of care and the living environment provided by Norris Square justify the expense.

    Overall, Norris Square is highly recommended by its community for its exceptional staff, range of activities, and quality of care, making it a cherished home for many residents and their families.


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    Health

    24 hour on-site Resident Assistant staffing

    Priority access to other Presbyterian Homes & Services living and care options based on availability

    DOVEâ„¢ program

    Primary care

    Hospice services

    Medication management


    Services

    Weekly light housekeeping and linen change

    Apartment and building maintenance

    Lawn care and snow removal

    Property tax and building insurance

    Additional housekeeping

    Personal assistance


    Activities

    Escorts to meals and activities for first 5 days

    WINGS® Wellness intellectually stimulating programs, spiritual care services, group fitness classes, fitness center, volunteer opportunities

    Event and Activity Programming

    Outdoor walking paths

    Scheduled Transportation

    Wings Wellness Center


    Community Amenities

    Controlled entrance

    Laundry facilities

    Open public Wi-Fi

    Smoke-free community

    Beauty/Barber

    Billiards


    Room Amenities

    Premier cable television service

    Utilities (heat, electric, central air conditioning, water, sewer and trash)

    Dishwasher

    Refrigerator

    Microwave

    Central air conditioning


    Dining

    Choice of two meals daily

    Flexible dining hours

    Three daily meals and snacks served in the family dining room

    Continental breakfast 5 days/week

    Restaurant Dining

    Restaurant-style dining


    Transportation

    Designated complimentary transportation to shopping and outings

    Scheduled Transportation

    Underground parking

    Complimentary transportation


    Pet

    Pets

    Pets are welcome (guidelines apply)



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 13, 2019
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 40
    Total current residents: 34
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-05 2023-02-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-01-05 2023-02-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-19 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2021-09-22 2021-09-23 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-09-22 2021-10-28 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-09-22 2021-10-28 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-09-22 2021-10-22 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-09-22 2021-09-23 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
    2021-09-22 2021-09-23 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-09-22 2021-10-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-09-22 2021-09-23 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-09-22 2021-09-23 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-06-11 $12,942

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-07-20 8

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Cottage Grove which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 35,918 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $78,960, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 16
      • Average Temperature: 46.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 123 days of rain, 64 days of snow and 176 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.3 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.26 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.24 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.32 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.85 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 92.0, Moderate Days 12.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    0.4 miles away
    Ashland Grocery
    1.2 miles away
    ALDI
    1.8 miles away
    Cub Foods
    1.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.7 miles away

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    Bus Stations

    Cottage Grove Park & Ride
    0.6 miles away
    Indian Blvd Ct
    1.9 miles away
    Indian Blvd
    2.6 miles away
    Concord Blvd
    2.8 miles away
    Davidson Court
    2.9 miles away

    Banks

    TCF Bank
    0.3 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.4 miles away
    Old National Bank
    0.7 miles away
    Merchant's Bank
    1.8 miles away
    Ashland Credit Union
    2.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Grove Endodontics
    2.2 miles away
    Woodwinds Health Campus
    6.2 miles away
    Allina Medical Clinic
    6.3 miles away
    HealthEast Cancer Center
    6.4 miles away
    Regina Hospital
    7.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Alina Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    7.5 miles away
    West Seventh Pharmacy
    10.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Metro Dentalcare
    0.6 miles away
    Dentistry by Kretchmer
    0.6 miles away
    Weingartner/Park Dental
    0.6 miles away
    Integrity Dental
    0.6 miles away
    Amundson Family Dentistry
    1.5 miles away

    Parks

    Hamlet Park
    0.0 miles away
    Belden Park
    0.3 miles away
    Granada Park
    0.4 miles away
    Cottage Grove
    0.5 miles away
    Hearthside Park
    0.7 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Episcopal Church of The Advent
    15.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Sun Ray Shopping Center
    8.6 miles away
    Hmong Village
    10.5 miles away
    West Mall Victoria Crossing
    11.3 miles away
    Mall of America
    13.5 miles away
    Maplewood Mall
    14.0 miles away

    Culture

    Mounds Theatre
    9.5 miles away
    Minnesota Centennial Showboat
    9.9 miles away
    Bedlam Theatre
    10.1 miles away
    Lowry Lab Theatre
    10.1 miles away
    Ordway Center for Performing Arts
    10.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Bella Pizza
    0.1 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.1 miles away
    Las Margaritas
    0.2 miles away
    Lisu's Thai Taste
    0.4 miles away
    Noodles & Company
    0.5 miles away

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