Nearby communities: • ShakopeeChanhassenChaskaJordanPrior LakeEden PrairieSavageVictoriaBelle PlaineExcelsior

Senior Citizens

Throughout this guide there are many programs and activities open to all area residents, including senior citizens. This list, however, is a reminder of some specific programs senior citizens may need or use.

Programs

AARP – American Association of Retired Persons
Information Center–Mall of America 952-858-9040
CAP Agency
Ask for Senior Programs 952-496-2125
Carver County Social Services 952-361-1600
Immunizations for Seniors
Carver County 952-361-1329
MN Senior Federation
1885 University Ave. W., St. Paul 651-645-0261
Canadian Drug Re-importation Program Ext. 124
RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 612-617-7833
Senior Companion
Carver County 952-361-1722
Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433
Senior Life Transitions 952-239-9631
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
Volunteer Health Insurance Counselors
Carver County 952-361-1722
See also CAP Agency programs.

Dining

CAP Agency Senior Dining
Talheim Community Room, Chaska 952-448-9303, ext. 132
For reservations call at least two days in advance.
CAP Agency Meals On Wheels 952-448-9303, ext. 132

Services

The Lodge (at the Chaska Community Center)
1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska 952-448-5633
Located next to the Community Center is The Lodge, which opened in 2007 to serve Active Older Adults (AOA) ages 55 and older. The Lodge is designed with areas that encourage socializing, and also includes a kitchen, multi-purpose room, library/computer kiosk, pool table, an enclosed deck overlooking the Minnesota River Valley, an outdoor terrace and garden and more.

Healthy Living Education Series for Seniors
Jillian Barth 952-960-9712
E-mail jillian.barth@capagency.org

Residential Options

Senior Citizen Apartments
River Gables
110 E. 1st St., Chaska 952-448-9201
Talheim Apartments
407 Oak St., Chaska 952-361-0310
Waybury Apartments
110340 Geske Rd., Chaska 952-448-5022
Centennial Hills
820 Santa Vera Dr., Chanhassen 952-474-4060
SummerWood of Chanhassen
525 Lake Dr., Chanhassen .952-975-9955
Sterling Ponds
16355 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie 952-949-0804
Summit Place
8625 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie 952-914-1000
Schule Haus
100 4th St. W., Jordan 952-492-2084
Peace Villa Apartments
308 Faxon Rd., Norwood Young America 952-467-3692
200 Levee Drive Apartments
200 Levee Dr., Shakopee 952-445-2001
River City Apartments
205 1st Ave. E., Shakopee 952-445-5107
Crossings, The
200 S. Olive St., Waconia 952-442-8232
Evergreen Apartments
100 W. 3rd St., Waconia 952-442-5276
Westview Acres Apartments
433 5th St. W., Waconia 952-442-5459

Assisted Living/Memory Care
Auburn Courts
501 Oak St. N., Chaska 952-448-9303
Carric Cottages
112001 Hidden Creek Place, Chaska 952-361-9338, ext. 1
SummerWood of Chanhassen
525 Lake Dr., Chanhassen 952-975-9955
Alterra Clare Bridge
7513 Mitchell Rd., Eden Prairie 952-906-3800
Specializes in memory care.
Becky’s Place
6391 Duck Lake Rd., Eden Prairie 952-906-9181
Summit Place
8625 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie 952-914-1000
Valleyview Assisted Living/Memory Care Unit
4061 W. 173rd St., Jordan 952-492-6160
Peace Village
300 N. Faxon Rd., Norwood Young America 952-467-3692
Emerald Crest of Minnetonka
13401 Lake St. Extension, Minnetonka 952-933-9903
Specializes in memory care.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Minnetonka
18605 Old Excelsior Rd., Minnetonka 952-474-9155

Emerald Crest of Shakopee
1855 10th Ave. W., Shakopee 952-233-8811
Specializes in memory care.
The Gardens at St. Gertrude’s
1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400

Emerald Crest of Victoria
8150 Bavaria Rd., Victoria 952-908-2215
Specializes in memory care.
Victoria Care Center
1885 Stieger Lake Ln., Victoria 952-443-2735
Lighthouse at Waconia
500 S. Cherry St., Waconia 952-442-1261
Westview Acres Personal Care
433 5th St., Waconia 952-442-5459
Westwood Place
209 Jefferson Ave. S.W., Watertown 952-955-1399

Adult Foster Care
Valleyview Assisted Living/Memory Care Unit
4061 173rd St. W., Jordan 952-492-6160
Victoria Care Center
1885 Stieger Lake Ln., Victoria 952-443-2735

Nursing Homes
Auburn Manor
501 Oak St. N., Chaska 952-448-9303
Auburn West
232 S. Elm St., Waconia 952-442-2546
Elim Home
409 Jefferson Ave. S.W., Watertown 952-955-2691
1340 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155
Friendship Manor Health Care Center
1340 Third Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155
St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center
1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400
Waconia Good Samaritan Center
333 5th St. W., Waconia 952-442-5111


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