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
Burnsville Senior Center
Diamondhead Educ. Center, Burnsville 952-707-4120
CAP Agency
Ask for Senior Programs 952-496-2125
Care Providers of Minnesota 952-854-2844
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
Scott County Section 8 Vouchers 952-402-9022
Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433
Scott County Human Services 952-445-7751
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
Dining
St. Francis Mobile Meals 952-707-1077
For reservations, call two days in advance.
Meals on Wheels in Northwest Dakota County
Susan Dieseth 952-393-9860
Delivers meals Monday though Friday for home-bound seniors, and those recuperating from illness. Weekend meals available by prior arrangement.
Transportation
See Transportation section.
Day Services
Ebenezer Ridges Adult Day Center
13810 Community Drive, Burnsville 952-898-3085
Sarah Care (Adult Day Services)
4833 W. 123rd St., Savage 952-465-0555
Residential Options
Apartments
The Hamilton
4735 W. 123rd St., Savage 952-890-8533
Lynn Court Apartments
4350 W. 124th St., Savage 952-894-4719
Keystone Communities of Prior Lake
4685 Park Nicollet Ave., Prior Lake 952-226-9206
Prior Manor
16049 Franklin Tr. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-8855
200 Levee Drive Apartments
200 W. Levee Dr., Shakopee 952-445-2001
Nursing Homes
Auburn Manor
501 Oak St. N., Chaska 952-448-9303
Lutheran Home
611 Main St. W., Belle Plaine 952-873-2215
Friendship Manor Health Care Center
1340 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155
St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center
1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400
Assisted Living/Memory Care
Emerald Crest of Burnsville
451 E. Travelers Tr., Burnsville 952-890-2652
Specializes in memory care.
Auburn Courts
501 Oak St. N., Chaska 952-448-9303
Valleyview Assisted Living/Memory Care Unit
4061 W. 173rd St., Jordan 952-492-6160
Mala Strana Assisted Living
999 Columbus Ave. N., New Prague 952-758-2511
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
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Our Other Sites
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• The Chaska Herald News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chaska, Minnesota.
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• The Shakopee Valley News News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Shakopee, Minnesota.
• The Jordan Independent News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Jordan, Minnesota.
• The Prior Lake American News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Prior Lake, Minnesota.
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Entertainment
• Let's Go! SouthwestArts, entertainment and "to do" information for the Minnepolis southwest suburbs includes extensive events calendar.
Churches
• Worship DirectoryChurches and worship services in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Community Guides
• Guide to Belle Plaine
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
• Guide to Carver and Cologne
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Carver and Cologne, Minnesota.
• Guide to Chanhassen
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
• Guide to ChaskaCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Chaska, Minnesota.
• Guide to Eden PrairieCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
• Guide to ExcelsiorCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Excelsior, Minnesota.
• Guide to JordanCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Jordan, Minnesota.
• Guide to Prior Lake Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
• Guide to SavageCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Savage, Minnesota.
• Guide to ShakopeeCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Shakopee, Minnesota.
• Guide to VictoriaCommunity guide highlights important people, places and events in Victoria, Minnesota.
Classifieds
• Southwest Jobs NowJob listings and career opportunities in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
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