Our family has been involved with Augustana family since the 1970’s. It all began when my dad’s mother Gunhild moved to the Augustana community. Later my mother’s mother Hattie moved to Augustana. During the many years that followed my mother would visit both grandmothers 6 days a week and serve coffee and fresh baked cookies. Both grandmothers thoroughly enjoyed their time at Augustana until their passing.Some years later mother’s aunt Anita and cousin Mary Joy, joined the Augustana family. A few years ago, mother’s nephew Darrell joined the Augustana family.Two years ago, my mother made the decision to move to the Augustana Villa. Given her many years of experience with Augustana, this was a very easy decision for her to make. In fact, for the several years preceding the move, mother would always tell me that when the time came, she wanted to live at Augustana.I have personally spent a lot of time at the Augustana Villa as well as the Augustana Health Care and Rehabilitation. I have to say that it is the staff that makes this such a wonderful place to live.Mother enjoys her independent living at the Villa. She makes her own breakfast (eggs every day) and then takes advantage of the evening meal served by the Villa staff. She often tells me that she has never had a meal that she didn’t like. Mother uses the housekeeping services as needed.During this Covid epidemic the Villa staff provided many services to make life easier for their residents. They include hallway entertainment, snack cart deliveries, video conference with family, just to name a few. The Villa made sure that every resident and employee had the opportunity to be vaccinated. Mother would tell me every day how well the Villa was protecting her and others through the pandemic.As mother’s needs may increase, Augustana is ready, willing and able to see that those needs are met.It is without question that I highly recommend Augustana.

Mom worked at Augustana. Loved the elevators, the LL’s food area smelled good.

My mom, Carol Wagner, moved into the Villas about 2 years ago. She has advanced Parkinson’s disease and had been living in South Dakota. After visiting many facilities, I chose Augustana for my mom. I am a nurse and wanted excellent medical care for my mom. My mom is very social and wanted a vibrant, active place to live. Augustana has exceeded both of our desires. The staff is wonderful! They listen and respond quickly to any problems or concerns. The medical care is outstanding. My mom is thriving at Augustana. She is happy and active. The sense of community, we felt when visiting Augustana, was one of the reasons I chose Augustana for my mom’s new home. Now that she is part of that community, we couldn’t be happier with our choice.

I can not say enough great thing about the staff at the Augustana Care in Apple Valley. I knew that this was the place for my parents from the first time I met with the staff. They are caring and you can tell they love their jobs. As I watched the staff care for my parents over the years I felt confidant that they had the best care as they were needing more help with daily living activities. The facility is also kept clean and has a great atmosphere.

Moving our parents from their home of 60 years was a difficult decision. Their new home at Apple Valley Villa has been welcoming, caring and available services meet their needs. The staff is wonderful and they love it there! Thank you, Apple Valley Villa. We’ve made the right decision!

Highly recommend Excellent facility