The Commons on Marice
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- 1380 Marice Drive, Eagan, MN 55121
- (651) 688-9999
- 4.0 ( 15 reviews )
- Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
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Description
About This Community
Step into The Commons on Marice and take comfort in knowing that you have come to the right place. It is our commitment to helping each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver the highest quality of wellbeing through Platinum Service®.
Independent Living
We believe life can get better with age. Each of us lives a life richly colored by family, friends and uniquely personal experiences. At The Commons on Marice, we pride ourselves in helping you make the most of every moment. Our programs help you live your passions, fulfill your potential and keep precious memories alive, while making cherished new ones. We believe you deserve a wonderful life at every stage.
Come and experience just how rich your life can be. We’ll not only help you put more meaningful moments in your life, we’ll help you put more life into each and every moment.
Assisted Living
At The Commons on Marice, we excel at helping residents transition from independent life to a more supportive environment. Our beautiful common areas make it easy to foster friendships, and engage in daily social activities. Our community is rich in opportunities to improve quality of life as we age.
As your needs change, our assisted living services offer everything you need to live comfortably and securely. We provide comprehensive personal care services around the clock. Select only the services you prefer to live as independently as possible.
Memory Care
When someone you know is experiencing memory loss, we’re here with Pearls of Life® memory care. Pearls of Life recognizes the value of each individual and helps residents live dignified, well-rounded lives, discovering the treasures, or pearls, within.
Pearls of Life memory care offers Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®, a positive approach to providing care for adults living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This approach of care is based on the methods of Maria Montessori, as adapted for adults by Dr. Cameron Camp, founder of the Center for Applied Research in Dementia. Dr. Camp is the innovator and founder of the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle approach to dementia care. This approach allows residents to focus on their individual strengths and engage in meaningful activities to stimulate the mind and improve overall quality of life.
COMMUNITY AMENITIES & FEATURES
- Fireside lounge
- Guest suite for visiting family and friends
- Exercise room
- Private dining room
- Activity room
- Card room
- Clubroom/Bar
- Atrium
- Library
- Beauty/barber shop
- Heated underground garage and carwash bay
- Drive under canopy at entrance
- Wi-Fi in common areas
- Basic satellite T.V.
Come and experience just how rich your life can be. We’ll not only help you put more meaningful moments in your life, we’ll help you put more life into each and every moment.
Reviews
4.0
( 15 Reviews )
Gail
December 18, 2022
My dad lived at The Commons on Marice for about 3 years. He was very happy there until the end. He was familiar with everybody and worked out to be the best for him at that time, not knowing exactly how long he would be needing assisted living. It was a beautiful place. Everybody was caring and he was happy there. They took great care of him towards the end. He moved from a one-bedroom independent into the studio type of assisted living room on a different floor where assisted living was. The staff was really good. They were very friendly and very helpful.
They had a lot of musical performances on their stage. They had weekly malt days where you go down and get yourself a malt, and entertainment and cocktail hours every week. They had movie days. They had veteran affairs meetings and church services. There were quite a few different activities he could be involved in if he wished to be. They also had a nice big library.
Janet
July 03, 2022
We liked the apartments at The Commons on Marice. We saw two of them, one on the upper floor (for those who don't need any care), and the other one was on the bottom floor (that was more if you needed extra care). They were really simple, but the decorations were kind of old-fashioned. I didn't like it. I'm more into modern stuff, but my parents would've loved that style.
They had a hair salon (that wasn't open at the time) and a very small workout area. We talked to Paul and he was nice. The only issue I had with them was the billing. Everything was a la carte then it got confusing. Another one was that parking was non-existent at the time of our visit. We had to park on the street and walk up to the building.
Deb
August 07, 2021
We went to The Commons on Marice. We visited both assisted living and independent living, because at the time we weren't sure where my mother was going to go. Anyhow, that was a very nice facility. The staff was great there also. There was nothing we really didn't like, it was just the fact that we had to drive like 40 minutes to get there, and that was really it. What I saw was all excellent. The layout for the rooms and everything were great.
C.P.
May 02, 2021
My dad moved in to The Commons on Marice. The facility is very clean, everyone there is very nice and helpful, and so far he likes it there. The staff is very good, and they keep me informed on everything. He has a studio apartment. It's on the first floor, which is nice because he has difficulty walking. It has French doors so he can go out onto a nice patio, so on upcoming warm days he can sit outside and watch the birds. They have doctor services, physical therapy, a gym, a beauty salon, a dining room, and a library. When I go in, I check in at the front desk, and there's somebody there all the time -- or at least that's what they said. It's no problem getting in. They've given my husband and me each a key to his apartment at our request. They've been nothing but helpful, and for any questions I have they get back to me right away. Everybody has been very friendly and helpful. It's an old building, but it's kept up really well; they told me it's twenty years old, but it doesn't look like it. They've maintained everything well. They have activities, but it's limited right now because of COVID. All of these places are costly, but they've been nothing but good to us there.
Dennis
November 29, 2019
The Commons on Marice is very nice and the people were great, but it seemed a little busy and big for us in terms of the amount of people. The rooms were nice; we saw an average-sized one-bedroom. There were lots of activities in the community. We went to the dining room, and it seemed like there were a lot of people there, which is something we're not looking for.
Sharon
August 18, 2019
We really liked the Commons on Marice, and that's where my father will move. It's beautiful inside and out, it's very well-kept, and the staff member that we talked to was very nice. We also talked to a resident that has lived there for 20 years, and that was interesting. They have a veterans club that meets once a month. The dining area is restaurant style, and they have two or three choices a day for each meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The room my dad is going to have is on the first floor, and it has a very nice patio with a screen door into his studio apartment. There's a fan on the ceiling, he can adjust the temperature of his room, and the bathroom has a shower. There are activities up on the second floor and they are printed up on the calendar for the residents. There's a room with a couple of pieces of exercise equipment.
theniece
April 07, 2018
The first couple years I visited my aunt and uncle I was incredibly impressed. This was an amazing place, the staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant folks were incredible and long-term. The restaurant is a place to visit and listen and the conversations around the tables were pleasant, the interaction with staff was wonderful and fun. A couple years ago I arrived around 10:30 at night after the doors were locked and waited out in the entry way with the ambulance crew that were trying to get someone to open the door to let them in. After about 15 minutes someone showed up. As an EMT and attorney, this was an incredible experience and the person that opened the door did not show much concern. Since then the impressiveness has definitely gone down hill. In December when I was there most notable was the decline in restaurant staff, the old cred were mostly gone, the new folks were rude to the residents, grumbly and mostly concerned about themselves than providing good service. What was most notable was the conversations around the tables. The residents were incredibly unhappy, were palpably aware of the decline in both quality of food and staff and increase in price. There are still great staff there, amongst the others, but there is not enough oversight and concern for the residents.
Ellie
September 15, 2017
The Commons on Marice was a very nice and clean place with a nice library and patio. The social worker who I talked to was fine.
Mr. MB
went to visit my dad and upon walking to the front door I found a woman who had walked away from memory care. That area is supposed to be secure.. It is winter out and she was outside with out a jacket. When i brought her inside all they were concerned about was who found her. Between a lack of security and the interference in my personal life is the deciding factor for me to move my dad.
Sharon c1
March 18, 2016
The Commons is very elegant with beautiful surroundings. They are a caring, gentle, and very calm staff. The residents seemed happy. The food is terrific. The neighborhood is upscale and easily accessible to hospitals and shopping centers.
Anonymous116341950
December 10, 2015
We’ve visited The Commons. It was way too expensive but looked lovely.
FormrResidentFamMem
December 07, 2015
We had a horrifying experience in their memory care. Our loved one was badly neglected - sometimes left sitting in the same chair she was placed in early morning and we have photos of the frequency that her clothing was soiled. Additionally she was handled so roughly we also took photographs - their response was not one of love and compassion but instead was to blame her - well, she was not able to ambulate on her own she required 100% assistance. While they show a wonderful food service menu most foods were frozen prepared. The community is beautiful - but it is apparent that this is their primary investment. I have friends who have had loved ones in the independent community who as long as were able to advocate for self - enjoyed their stay there. They have earned awards for activities - which should simply not be allowed - if the care is not at the top of their game they should not qualify for any other award opportunity.
Mark M-M
October 17, 2014
I highly recommend the Commons. My dad lived their for seven month in 2013-14. The staff is very skilled, cheerful, and friendly. The other residents are welcoming. My father loved the food. There are plenty of organized activities, and the facility's open spaces are really nice.
htebelica
June 01, 2012
I'm giving this facility 5 stars not only because of the wonderful amenities and staff, but because my grandmother is so deliriously happy living there. After living in a large, single family home for over 50 years, she moved into The Commons on Marice about 3-4 years ago. Every time I visit, I'm so impressed by the building and its amenities. The lobby area hosts a large dining hall, a library, ice cream parlor, billiards room, an atrium filled with plants, a beauty salon, fitness room, and so on. The common areas are always spotlessly clean and well manicured. Her apartment is incredibly spacious, though I think she has a studio and 1-bedroom combined. Though the bathrooms and kitchen are nothing special (no updated fixtures or finishes), they are modern, clean, and very functional. Her apartment gets lots of light, and the carpet is in good condition. Every person I've encountered at the front desk, serving in the dining area, or helping around the facility has been polite, helpful, and always addresses my grandmother by name. I'm also impressed by the activities and programming that have helped her to build a community of friends -- church services, music concerts, fitness classes, etc. I'm sure there are facilities that are even more luxurious and well-appointed than Marice, but I really can't imagine a more perfect living situation for my grandmother.
Corrine1
May 23, 2012
We were looking for an area near where my mother lived which is also near her friends and family. The commons was a good choice. This facility has a lot to offer. They have a library and they have a spiritual room. As for food, they have 2 meals a day and it's restaurant style. She doesn't have to go eat at any particular time.She can just go down and order whatever she wants to eat from the restaurant. I like their spiritual center which is very important for my Mother. It's really important to her. They have activities there too and transportation is available if they need to go to a store or go to the doctor. She is happy that she is able to get the physical therapy that she needs inside the facility. Her room is nice. Personally, I would want it bigger but since she is on a walker, the place is very well laid out for her. She even have a small kitchen inside her room. I like that they have daily wall check and they have full-time nurses on-site. She has a GPS pendant that she wears all the time and if ever she is in trouble she can just hit that button and they will know where she's at and they can help her immediately.
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