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1746 Oakdale Ave, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
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Happy with our choice
We chose The Sanctuary because I liked how many activities they were planning and I thought that the staff were really knowledgeable. The room sizes at the facility are very nice and spacious. I would recommend to others looking.
About the facility The Sanctuary of West St. Paul
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Senior living options offered
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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Amenities at The Sanctuary of West St. Paul
Healthcare Services
- Memory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Meals & Dining
- Low / No Sodium
- Special Dining Programs
- No Sugar
- Meals Provided
- Gluten-free
- Professional Chef
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Guest Meals
- Anytime Dining
Room Amenities
- Ground Floor Units
- Handicap Accessible
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Air Conditioned
- Kitchenette
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation & parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Uncovered Parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Transportation at Cost
Pets
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
Common areas
- Central Fireplace
- Outside Patio
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Library
- Indoor Common Areas
- Computer or Media Center
- Meeting Room
Recreational areas
- Raised Garden Beds
- Game Room
- Fitness Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Piano or Organ
Services
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Languages spoken
- Spanish
- English
Activities
- Stretching Classes
- Gardening Club
- Cooking Classes
- Activities On-site
- Holiday Parties
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Catholic Services
- Protestant Services
- Happy Hour
- Light Therapy Programs
- Jewish Services
- Sensory-based Programs
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Community Service Programs
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Trivia Games
- Other Religious Services
- BBQs or Picnics
- Live Well Programs
- Art Classes
- Day Trips and Outings
- Mormon/LDS Services
- Live Musical Performances
- Birthday Parties
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A Place for Mom has scored The Sanctuary of West St. Paul with 1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Sanctuary of West St. Paul has 14 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.2 out of 5.
Overall Rating
3.2
Cleanliness
3.3
Friendliness
3.5
Care Services
3.0
Staff
3.3
Meals & Dining
3.0
Activities
3.3
Value for Cost
3.2
A Place for Mom has scored The Sanctuary of West St. Paul with 1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Sanctuary of West St. Paul has 14 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.2 out of 5.
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1-14 of 14 reviews
Catherine Andress - Resident/client
Assisted Living
January 6, 2023
Run Far Away
Extreme staff shortages, poor food quality and food served cold. The activity director refuses to plan activities outside the building. Washers and dryers not maintained at all, emergency generator is not connected to apartments, so residents in wheelchairs, on oxygen, or needing lifts are in danger during blackouts. Currently managed by [name removed], these serious issues have gotten much worse.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 18, 2021
Happy with our choice
We chose The Sanctuary because I liked how many activities they were planning and I thought that the staff were really knowledgeable. The room sizes at the facility are very nice and spacious. I would recommend to others looking.
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 28, 2021
Our tour experience
Our family had an in person tour and it was a good tour and in the same area which we really liked. We had gone when they had there grand opening, and it is newer, and the spaces are up to date.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 16, 2021
Strongly recommend that people consider it
Setting covid aside the meals, dining and activities our be getting 5 stars. However, due to the restrictions the meals are still good but they are better when the residents are able to eat in the dining room, and the activities go from opening back up to shutting back down when someone tests positive but they do try their absolute best. For everything that we got, we would have to say the value for cost is fairly reasonable. The community in a written statement will not kick you out of your run our of money which is very reassuring. We also like that they do not have ratio with private pay like other communities. When we were touring it was just such a perfect fit in so many ways.
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
July 11, 2021
Really like this place nice, clean and professional. Jennie was wonderful, my Mom would like to live here.
I'm a fan
Memory Care
December 21, 2018
My friend loves it here
My friend lives here. I enjoy coming into the building because it is so pretty when you first enter, and the rest of the place is as well. The double-story lobby with fireplace is super cozy and I can see why a lot of people like to visit right there. The staff seems very helpful. I hear sometimes some grumblings about this and that, but I'm guessing that is in any community-you can't make everyone happy! My impression is that it's a happy place overall, residents seems to be enjoying themselves and they seem to all have friends. My friend likes the food and restaurant type dining and activities, has invited me to happy hour but I haven't had the time to participate yet. My friend likes the caregivers, she said some are very friendly and talkative, and others are polite but not necessarily chatty. Nurses are busy, but I understand there are some changes in staff and I heard they are really good from my friend, she likes the direction she sees everything going.
Agnes Moorehead - Toured community
Memory Care
December 21, 2018
Lovely
Beautiful building. Everyone I encountered was engaging and sincere. I'm looking for a place for my mother and was very impressed
Jaytee - Industry reviewer
Memory Care
December 21, 2018
Great community!
Beautiful building! Friendly staff! Warm environment! Would definitely recommend!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 8, 2018
Care going down hill fast.
Currently my mother resides there. The building is beautiful, the staff is friendly, and this would be a great place if they truly catered to senior citizens! New management took over in July 2018, and the turnover rate of staff is horrible! They do not cater to Senior food needs, no low sodium, no diabetic just high fat high sugar processed meals. Nursing staff turnover very high, medication can get screwed up at times which could be very scary if they are dependent on their medication to live. This place is all about turning a high profit now versus truly caring for senior citizens. That is why my low rating. If you’re elderly love one needs any type of special care this is not the place.
Virginia - Resident/client
Memory Care
August 28, 2018
A Great Place for Senior Living at the Sanctuary
This facility is a great place for older adults to live who are searching for a safe and welcoming place to fit their needs--a "Sanctuary."
This is a place that heeds true to its name. It really is one of the safest, most beneficial choices to find living in.
Some of the residents at this facility may beg to differ with the value that's pointed out in this statement. However, these residents may not need a Sanctuary for their assisted living service needs. Do not let this discourage anyone who is interested in trying it out at the Sanctuary.
The care staff is amazing in the way that they spend their hours taking care of their residents in the best way that they can. Every day they improve their methods, but that is ultimately beneficial for the residents needing the care.
Nothing is fancy, but this place sure is. And if you disagree with that, I would like to see you show for yourself something fancier. One thing about this place is that the Aides who provide direct care for the residents only do what is helpful mostly for you. The rest is simply respectful treatment in the sense that you are not overwhelmed by the feeling of someone else being in your business.
The dining room, however, is a problem for most, including the wait staff who have a tendency to mistreat people including the CNAs. However, the food staff comes below the direct care providers in terms of importance in this building, The CNAs and TMAs are there to run the show as they support you and all else in our building.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 27, 2018
Needs new management!
Under staffed, very poor services. Under managed. They don’t hold staff accountable. I would look else where first and only come here if it’s a last resort.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 9, 2018
I toured this community
I went on a tour here and the staff was nice and answered all of my questions. This was a lovely place. This is a great place for a still very able bodied. They had multiple entertainment rooms. They were income based so that was great but they had a waiting list. I would recommend families tour several options before making a decision.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 8, 2018
Terrible
My mother moved in late this summer. Her first experience in assisted living. Needless to say, with this being a brand new place, we are terribly disappointed.
The meals are substandard and unpredictable. Most days residence send their food back to the kitchen due to being undercooked, cold, and just plain terrible and uneatable. I am shocked that this has been able to continue and they are actually getting funding from the State of Minnesota. They are cheating our dear family members of good healthy meals and causing stress and anxiety to the residents as well.
We wil be movin my mother out as soon as possible!
Debra Sylvester - Toured community
Memory Care
October 19, 2017
The Sanctuary of West St Paul
We tried to get my mother in here. Completed all paperwork and were told they were in a move-in-freeze, which when we called the parent company they knew nothing about it. About a month later we get an email and all of a sudden now she can move in. Very poor communication, disorganization and unprofessional in our opinion. Thank goodness we found my mother a much better place and she loves it. Don't be impressed by the newness of this facility. These people don't have a clue, after what we went through I'd be scared to death to have a loved one living here! Keep looking - don't bother with this place! Definitely NOT a positive experience for our family!
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