Plymouth Assisted Living

Plymouth, Minnesota is a wonderful, sprawling suburb located about 15 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis with an estimated population of nearly 73,000 residents. In 2008, Money magazine named Plymouth the number one small city on its list of “Best Places to Live” in the United States.

Assisted living in Plymouth offers seniors access to the many attractions, amenities and services available in the Twin Cities while still allowing them a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of big city life.

Plymouth Attractions

There are lots of places to shop in and around Plymouth. Ridgedale Center in nearby Minnetonka boasts a selection of more than 100 stores. The Center also offers amenities that help make assisted living in Plymouth more attractive, such as wheelchair service, safety escorts and shuttle service.

The Walker Art Center is a top-choice for museums in all of Minnesota and is considered one of the nation’s top museums for modern art. Located in Minneapolis, the museum sits adjacent to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, one of the country’s largest urban area sculpture parks.

Plymouth Senior Activities

Just like in many other parts of the country, the elderly population in Plymouth is growing and the city does a fine job of accommodating seniors by offering services that make assisted living in Plymouth a great experience.

Caregiver support groups, transportation services, foot care clinics, blood pressure checks and tax preparation are only a small sampling of the services offered to seniors at The Plymouth Creek Center (PCC).

A multi-use recreational facility located at the edge of the Millennium Garden, one of Plymouth’s most scenic and popular parks, PCC serves as the primary senior community center in the area.

Plymouth Medical Facilities

It’s hard for seniors to enjoy all that the city has to offer if they are not feeling well, which is why residents of assisted living in Plymouth are fortunate to live near some truly exceptional medical centers. At Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in nearby St. Louis Park, patients can receive specialized care for stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and sleep disorders.

For more serious medical issues, Plymouth residents head to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. North Memorial operates the region’s only Level I Trauma Center as well as offers specialty care for cancer, stroke and cardiac conditions. For regular check-ups and care, seniors may visit local clinics throughout the metro area.

Plymouth Transportation

Residents of assisted living in Plymouth are served by Plymouth Metrolink bus service. Founded in 1984 as one of the state’s first suburban transit systems, Metrolink offers three convenient services: express buses to downtown Minneapolis, commuter service from Minneapolis to Plymouth and curb-to-curb, Dial-A-Ride service to any location within Plymouth as well as selected locations in neighboring areas.

Plymouth also participates in the Guaranteed Ride Home program, which offers free bus rides to qualified riders who need emergency transportation home.

Find Assisted Living in Plymouth

Offering easy access to world-class entertainment, attractions and amenities, assisted living in Plymouth is a great choice for any senior. View a list of local assisted living communities by visiting our Plymouth Assisted Living page.