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Community overview

The Rivers Retirement Community in Burnsville offers independent living, assisted living and memory care in a rental community with spacious apartments. Independent living offers room to pursue interests, explore hobbies, entertain lifelong friends or meet new people in a social, cultural and spiritual community.

Search description

The Rivers Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care in Burnsville, with rental apartments and everyday support.

How are costs handled for the different living options?

The Rivers describes its retirement living as rental. Costs for assisted living and memory care may differ, so contact The Rivers for current rates and what is included.

Care & support

Assisted living can include help with activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, bathing and medication management. Residents’ tastes and preferences are honored.

Care & support

Memory care is for residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The care approach is person-centered and tailored to each individual.

Care & support

Memory care also includes intellectual and wellness programs designed around each resident’s life story. The MY LIFE Memory Support partnership aims to help residents, families and caregivers feel empowered and valued.

Rooms & living spaces

Independent living offers one- or two-bedroom apartments with full-sized kitchens, including a refrigerator, microwave, electric range and dishwasher.

Rooms & living spaces

In most independent living apartments, there is a full-sized washer and dryer. Apartment appliance, building and grounds maintenance and utilities—including water, electricity, heating and air conditioning—are included. Most homes also have a balcony, bay window, patio or screened-in porch.

Rooms & living spaces

Assisted living apartments are private and have a full kitchen, private bathroom and step-in shower.

Rooms & living spaces

Memory care residences include spacious one-bedroom apartments and companion suites. Both have full-sized kitchens with appliances and utilities including water, electricity, heating and air conditioning.

Everyday life

Transportation is listed among the community’s amenities. Contact The Rivers for the current ride schedule and details.

Dining & meals

Residents can dine at the Seasons restaurant, which serves three chef-prepared meals each day. The menu includes traditional favorites and seasonal fresh food.

Activities & connection

Daily events, activities and groups include educational programs and concerts. The community describes itself as a place for lifelong learners.

Shared spaces & amenities

Amenities include walking paths, community gardens, libraries, a beauty salon and barber shop, a swim spa, an exercise room and heated underground parking.