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The Rivers

11111 River Hills Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337

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8.7
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80 reviews
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8.7
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80 reviews
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4.0 out of 5 stars

Great care, great value

It is very clean and inviting, a welcoming staff. The rooms are very nice as well. They are roomy and comfortable as well as pretty. The price is reasonable for what you receive. We appreciate that if my mother needs additional help, unless she needs memory care, she can stay in her current room and add amenities as needed.

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The Rivers

About the facility

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!

Community Services and Amenities

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,...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living

The Rivers

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*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.

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Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Meals Provided
  • International Cuisine
  • Professional Chef

Room Amenities

  • Full kitchen
  • Air Conditioned
  • Bath Tubs
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Atrium
  • Library
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • Game Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Other Religious Services
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Cooking Classes

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Reviews

for The Rivers

8.7 out of 10
Review Score80 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.0
Cleanliness
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
3.6
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
3.8
Value for Cost
3.9

A Place for Mom has scored The Rivers with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Rivers has 80 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.

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Danika D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 15, 2026

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
3.0

Look elsewhere for assisted living

Our family’s experience with The Rivers in Burnsville was mixed and ultimately led us to move our family member elsewhere. The residents are fabulous, and the front desk staff were amazing. We encountered genuinely lovely people, and they deserve recognition. Based on our experience, The Rivers may be a good option for independent living. However, our experience with assisted living was significantly different. We had concerns regarding resident safety, care, communication, and management’s follow-through when issues were raised. Our family repeatedly brought concerns to the facility’s attention because we wanted our family member to be safe, treated with dignity, and properly cared for. Having to repeatedly raise concerns and seek resolution was exhausting and deeply upsetting. We understand that no facility is perfect and that experiences can vary. However, families should feel confident that concerns will be taken seriously and addressed appropriately.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 3, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great care, great value

It is very clean and inviting, a welcoming staff. The rooms are very nice as well. They are roomy and comfortable as well as pretty. The price is reasonable for what you receive. We appreciate that if my mother needs additional help, unless she needs memory care, she can stay in her current room and add amenities as needed.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 21, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great choice

Staff, apartment size and floor plan are great. Communication has been good, a bit missed on the assisted details frustrating my parents.

Pam

Not Sure

Toured community

July 1, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Staff
5.0

Looked like a very nice place nice location but not within walking distance for shopping. Outside grounds very nice.

Mary Bolling

Not Sure

Toured community

April 26, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Everyone was friendly and really knew each other and staff. The facility was clean, smallest room were spacious. Loved the little sitting areas throughout and the whole building that have lots of sunlight. There were a number of book shelves with books and puzzles for everyone to enjoy. Wonderful feeling of community. Lots of activities and outings on their schedules to keep people involved and feeling positive.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 10, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Friendly Community with a Hard-to-Find Spacious Unit

They had the perfect unit for mom. A little larger with outdoor space. Which seems difficult to find. Definitely recommend. Staff and residents so friendly. Good programs...my mon really enjoys the activities

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 10, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for The Rivers

The dining room, the food & service are very good, the staff has been very pleasant & friendly. There could be more things that could be done to help residents get settled. It is hard to meet people. There can be groups that have formed & don't seem too welcoming to new people.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

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.

Sarah Z

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 22, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

The Rivers

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 Living

Family/friend

May 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for The Rivers

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 Living

Family/friend

May 23, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Welcoming environment!

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 Living

Family/friend

March 17, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for The Rivers

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 Living

Resident/client

March 4, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

The Rivers review

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 Living

Resident/client

September 11, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Assisted living

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 Living

Family/friend

August 22, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

The Rivers- great choice for us!

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 Living

Family/friend

July 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Beautiful well-run facility

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 Living

Family/friend

January 31, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for The Rivers

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 Living

Family/friend

February 8, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great experience

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 Living

Family/friend

January 14, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0

A great option for south of the river.

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 Living

Family/friend

January 4, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Home away from home

Good location, friendly atmosphere cheerful.

The Rivers

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Tips for evaluating your community options

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Tour the location: Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services: Before you commit, make sure that the community offers all the services your senior needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

  • Know the Minnesota regulations for Assisted Living: Each state has its own laws and inspections processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the community(ies) you’re considering. Learn more about Minnesota regulations for Assisted Living.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Rivers

  • The Rivers offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
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