Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 16, 2025
Review for The Rivers
Although I was not the occupant. the room and all the services provided were excellent. I was happy to have found it - thru your service.
11111 River Hills Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337

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The moment you walk into The Rivers you’ll enjoy the snug and cozy feeling of home without any of the unnecessary maintenance, bills, and familiar chores you may have known. Our community can cater to every senior’s needs or desires. We offer assisted living, independent living, and memory care, and our trained staff provides security and personalized assistance.
Our landscaped grounds feature vibrant gardens and quaint walking paths on-site for residents to enjoy, and we provide tasty cocoa, coffee, and cappuccinos in our atrium daily.
The Rivers is the perfect choice for anyone who desires to remain connected to the Greater Minneapolis area, while enjoying the comforts of retirement, professional care, and peace of mind. In addition, our exceptional lifestyle offers the time and opportunities for you to discover new talents and make new friends. Talk with one of A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors and see if The Rivers is right for you!We encourage residents to get the most out of every day and experience. Our programs open up a world of possibilities by providing entertainment, food samplings, educational programs, concerts, and guest speakers from different international regions.
We enjoy exploring the world, as well as our own backyard,...
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Assisted Living
Independent Living

11111 River Hills Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337

1380 Marice Drive, Eagan, MN 55121

14401 Grand Ave, Burnsville, MN 55306

245 76th St W, Richfield, MN 55423
Active promotion
No
Active promotion
No
Active promotion
No
Active promotion
No
Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
Yes
Care types offered
2
Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types offered
2
Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types offered
3
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types offered
1
Memory Care
for The Rivers
A Place for Mom has scored The Rivers with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Rivers has 73 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 16, 2025
Although I was not the occupant. the room and all the services provided were excellent. I was happy to have found it - thru your service.
Sarah Z
Independent LivingFamily/friend
July 22, 2025
Friendliness of the staff. Our family has been impressed with the friendly, welcoming staff and clean, affordable, easily navigable environment at The Rivers. Plus, the location near key highways and amenities in the Twin Cities made it ideal for our family. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Christina L
Independent LivingFamily/friend
May 30, 2025
The Rivers is a beautifully decorated, impeccably clean, and welcoming place. There are always decorations up to celebrate, the food the great too! My mom has been a resident in independent living for over a year, and she calls it home- for many great reasons!
JL
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 23, 2025
The sales lady was very helpful, great at answering questions, very accommodating in finding a time that worked for us to tour and there was a welcome sign with our names on it when we arrived. My parents have said the cooks in the dining hall have been very accommodating to dietary restrictions, and they are very impressed with the food taste and variety
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
March 17, 2025
They make my in-laws feel so special!!! [name removed] was absolutely incredible with my FIL, gave him the support he needed to get through the transition. [name removed] handled the crazy matters of the VA paperwork. And, the activities Director took her laptop into their apartment so my MIL could attend a tele health appointment
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
March 4, 2025
What I like the most about The Rivers is the group of residents that make it a point to meet new people & see that they know about events going on or coming.
Anonymous A
Assisted LivingResident/client
September 11, 2024
Nursing staff needs more training, starting with director of nursing! They need more nursing staff that speak better English! Call lights dont get answered in a timely manner! There could be a real emergency and they wouldn't get there in time.
Christina L
Independent LivingFamily/friend
August 22, 2024
My mother moved in late May 2024. She is fully transitioned from her house of 45 years to THE RIVERS. The staff, the grounds, the food, maintenance people are all wonderful. The only hiccup was (is) Century Link for a land line. After numerous calls and missed appointments, she has decided to stay with her cell phone.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
July 30, 2024
The experience is great, my mom loves her new home. The facility is very clean. The staff and residents are very friendly and have welcomed my mom with open arms. Although my mom is independent and does not require extra care, the MD and NP have responded quickly with any concerns I've had. She is very happy with the food. My mom enjoyed an outing they had to a museum, and enjoys chapel. Most of the daily activities (bingo and other games) do not interest her. The cost seems to be about the same as other places I toured. I think the Rivers is a wonderful facility, very well run. The staff are friendly and helpful. The apartments are larger than most places and are very nice. The grounds are beautiful! We take walks outside regularly.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 31, 2024
I liked the community, it has a lot of outside area compared to newer places that don't have any where to walk outside. It's a great place.
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
February 8, 2022
Mom is doing really well here. They have done a great job of taking care of her. I would tell others that the staff are very accommodating to any additions that you may want or need when moving in. The apartments are really big, she has got tons of space for her things. We would highly recommend The Rivers.
Cindy
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 14, 2022
So far things are going well. They've been easy to work with, and the transition went very smoothly. The employees at the top are reachable, and you can get to them for questions all the time. They did reach out in the first month to make sure things were going well and we had everything we needed. I also really liked that in that first week she was there, the head nurse, the doctor, everybody came in to introduce themselves to her. It's a very clean facility. Everything is spotless when I go in. She really liked the food when she first moved in, but they got a new chef that she's less excited about. They seem to have a good variety of activities, and they're doing outings and things. She's been happy with the activities. I think all of these types of places are too expensive, but overall they're providing the things they promised initially.
SL
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 4, 2022
Good location, friendly atmosphere cheerful.
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 27, 2021
We really like it here. I feel like they are very caring and attentive. I feel comfortable with my loved one being in their care. Overall it's been clean. We had an issue with a leak that resulted in some mold on the wall, but they've repaired it and taken the appropriate steps. They recently just changed the food, and it's much better now. Activities are great as well.
Terri C
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 26, 2021
I appreciate the extra efforts and personal touch of Community Relations Director (name removed). Only two other places I visited had a comparable "non-institutional" feel, and they were both more expensive. Staff is delightful and invested in the well being of residents. Residents are extremely social and welcoming. Mom has a fabulous apartment and I am jealous!
Terri
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 6, 2021
We liked them from the start, and they had a great video virtual tour. It was low-fi and wasn't staged at all. It was jus someone walking around with an iPhone. But the overall impression was quite charming. What really made the video was that it started off at the apartment door being opened from the inside with the marketing person saying "Well hello, come on in." And that's been how we've experienced The Rivers, very welcoming from the start. The marketing person did a great job with follow-up and made it really easy for us, letting us know the next small step to take each step of the way. The facility is lovely and very pleasant. There are lots of little conversation areas around the building, and the residents seem to use them. The residents on the whole are extremely friendly. Every time I'm there, they're greeting me. The staff is lovely. They got to know my name and who I was immediately. They're cheerful to interact with and love my mom - and make a point of telling me so. My loved one thinks they're grand, which is the most important thing. She loves the food as well, and is buddies with the chef. There seem to be activities to do, but there could be room for more. Aside from having a space that's physically and aesthetically pleasing to be in, the staff are incredibly personable. Anybody who directly interacts with the residents on a regular basis, seems to be very warm and personable. The cleaning staff are the only ones I've encountered who aren't quite as outgoing, but they've been friendly as well. My loved one is delighted to be living here, and that makes me delighted as well.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 20, 2021
We would recommend this community to others for their loved ones. The people we have spoken to all have been responsive to our questions or concerns about our loved one. There has been some staff turnover. This is an older community.
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 14, 2021
We chose The Rivers because of the availability at the time. The room sizes at the facility are adequate for an assisted living place. The meals here are off a menu that residents are able to choose from. I would probably recommend for others who are looking.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 10, 2020
It is a safe place for my mom. The room sizes are pretty good and the layout of the community is good. My mom does not care for the food. They have nice outdoor space for the residents with a pond. They are currently remodeling the inside common areas.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 6, 2020
I would recommend, The Rivers to others. The food is not good. The staff is good. It was in a great location for us. They have a nice outdoor space. The rooms are a good size. I think it is worth taking a look at for your loved one.
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The Rivers offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
A Place for Mom has scored The Rivers 7.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.
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Call (952) 890-8553 to reach a resident at The Rivers.
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