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A resident who chooses the “independent living” package rents an apartment like they would in a regular apartment building. The benefit of living at Vernon Terrace as an independent resident is the opportunity to participate in activities and entertainment, the choice to eat chef-prepared meals onsite, and the choice to have housekeeping.

A resident who chooses the "assisted living package" gets the benefit of the "independent living" package, and then also receives weekly housekeeping, two loads of laundry each week, an emergency safety alert system, daily safety checks, and access to our 24/7 nursing team.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your pet with you! If you are comfortable caring for your pet and they are an appropriate pet for the community setting, we would love for them to join our family. Guidelines apply.

Cost of living does vary based on the size and style of apartment, as well as, what services you are interested in having. It is best to speak with our staff about your needs to be able to determine the cost.

Planning to move into senior living is a big choice. Here at Vernon Terrace of Edina we do our best to answer all your questions, give you resources, and the time you need to decide. We are here to help you make the best decision for you.

Vernon Terrace is a senior living rental community. Our leases are month-to-month, so there are no long-term commitments. We also offer a short-term stay (Stay by the Day) option for Assisted Living and Memory Care in Edina, where guests can stay with us for 7 to 30 days. Stay by the Day is a convenient option when planned or unforeseen circumstances occur such as an extended family vacation or recovery from an illness.

We offer senior housing options for 55+ independent living, assisted living, short-term-stays, and memory care as well as coordination of hospice and other care services.

Our programming and activities are designed to engage a senior’s mind, body and spirit. Our mind activities include games, discussion groups, outings, happy hour, and more! Vernon Terrace offers daily programming that helps our seniors stay physically active with chair yoga, walking clubs and much more. For residents that like to get in touch with their inner spirit, we provide musical programs, classes and a variety of religious offerings. Additionally, we regularly plan fun and engaging activities outside of the community. There is always something to look forward to!

Vernon Terrace has a van that is used for scheduled group transportation. Check our most recent activity calendar to see what outings we've got planned. There's usually regular shopping trips and outings to local restaurants, attractions and more.

Prior to move-in, our nurses and care team will assess your current health and review your medical history to see how we can best meet your needs. They will also discuss your preferences as well as your normal routines to develop a care plan that is tailor made for you. This individualized service plan details your plan of care and is regularly updated to meet your evolving needs.

Yes, Vernon Terrace of Edina offers a medication management program, which may be added to an individualized service plan and varies based on regulations and need. Residents participating in our medication program may choose their own pharmacy or use the Fairview pharmacy. If a resident prefers to use an alternate pharmacy, the resident and pharmacy must comply with certain requirements.

No. However, your health insurance may help to pay for some of the services you receive while living in our community. For example, if you decide to be seen by our visiting Fairview Geriatric Physicians or if you’re receiving prescribed physical therapy or hospice services from our visiting providers, those services can most likely be billed to your health insurance. Some people may have Long Term Care Insurance. Depending on your LTC Insurance Plan, that may help to reimburse you for some of the cost of the services you receive in our assisted living or memory care communities.

At this time, Vernon Terrace does not participate in the Elderly Waiver program. If you anticipate your funds running low, please let our Executive Director know and we can help coordinate with another Ebenezer community that may have availability.

We have a nurse on-duty 7 days a week during business hours and on-call after hours.

We provide continued education and training, clinical care protocols and multiple quality assurance measures to reinforce our strong standards. Vernon Terrace's extensive training programs have been developed throughout the years and include; classroom, online and hands-on training, as well as employee shadowing and mentoring.

Yes, you can bring your own furniture with you because this is your home! We encourage you to design your apartment to be as comfortable and familiar as possible.

Yes! At Vernon Terrace of Edina, couples can live together in their own apartment surrounded by their familiar belongings. A reduced fee for the 2nd occupant applies.

This is our residents’ home, we welcome visitors and work with our families and friends to visit their loved ones at a time that works best for them.

We work with each family to support their needs as best as we can, including accommodating urgent move-ins when possible. Residents in Assisted living and Memory Care receive a full care assessment prior to moving in, which helps our care team develop his/her Individualized Plan. In some cases, a move-in can occur in as little as a day or so.

Please call our Director of Sales and Outreach at 763-308-2050 to set up a visit. During your visit, we will talk with you about your personal circumstances and how we can meet your individual needs.