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Covenant Living of Golden Valley - A Lifestyle of Wellness
When residents at Covenant Living of Golden Valley were recently offered a drumming fitness class , they enthusiastically signed up to participate . It is indicative of the healthy lifestyle they all embrace . In fact , the senior living community was named among the top 25 ‘ Best in Wellness ’ senior living communities in North America by the International Council on Active Aging . This prestigious recognition is a testament to Covenant Living ’ s commitment to fostering a wellness-centered community that benefits all residents and employees .
“ Our team here at Covenant Living provides residents with so many opportunities to be connected with activities and we have a core group that regularly participates in our fitness programs offered ,” said Mark Anderson , executive director at Covenant Living of Golden Valley . “ This award recognizes the hard work and dedication of both our residents and team members regarding the emphasis of wellness .”
The community ’ s LifeConnect ® Wellness Partnership means residents benefit from access to resources , events , and programs designed to enrich the mind , body , and spirit . We find out what our residents are interested in and work to connect them with others who have the same interests . It is about giving everyone a sense of belonging and being part of the community .
Residents take advantage of the Creative Arts Center or the wood shop . They peruse the community library , tend their vegetable gardens , enjoy entertainment in the auditorium , and attend on-site classes and educational programming .
Covenant Living of Golden Valley residents enjoy a wooded , park-like campus adjacent to a creek and a nature preserve , just 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis with its endless cultural arts , dining , and shopping opportunities . Maintenance-free residential living options include studio , one- and two-bedroom and one-bedroom plus den apartment homes . Each residence includes a full kitchen , suite-style master bedroom , and generous closet and storage space .
As a Continuing Care Retirement Community , Covenant Living of Golden Valley also offers assisted living , skilled nursing , short- and long-term rehabilitation , and memory support . These services are available to residents and non-residents alike .
Every day residents enjoy restaurant-style dining with chef prepared meals . For those who prefer a more informal setting , they can drop by the bistro to enjoy a meal with their friends or grab and go for a quick meal . Residents can even reserve our private dining room for those special occasions with family and friends .
“ Our team members are committed to providing a better way of life for our residents here and we do that with exceptional service ,” added Anderson . “ It ’ s heartwarming to see the wonderful relationships that are formed between residents and employees — definitely a family-like atmosphere .”
Covenant Living of Golden Valley is located at 5800 St . Croix Ave . N ., Golden Valley , Minn ., 55422 . It is one of 19 Covenant Living Communities , a faith-based , non-profit senior services provider that has been serving older adults for more than 138 years .
Come and see what life is like at Covenant Living of Golden Valley . Join us for a free program or schedule a tour by calling ( 877 ) 473-6903 or visit CovLivingGoldenValley . org .