Apple Valley Village Health Care Center

Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, located at 14650 Garrett Avenue in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a dedicated skilled nursing facility serving Dakota County seniors with compassionate, professional care. Managed by Cassia—one of Minnesota's most respected senior care organizations, formed through the union of Augustana Care and Elim Care—this community reflects a deep-rooted commitment to dignity, clinical excellence, and whole-person wellness. Nestled in the heart of Apple Valley, residents and families benefit from the community's outstanding suburban setting. The world-famous Minnesota Zoo is just minutes away, offering peaceful outings and a connection to nature that can be genuinely uplifting for residents and visiting family members alike. Valleywood Golf Course provides a scenic local landmark, while Lebanon Hills Regional Park in neighboring Eagan and Farmington offers miles of trails and natural beauty that family members can enjoy between visits. For medical needs, Apple Valley Village is conveniently situated near Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, a full-service acute care hospital just a short drive away, as well as Allina Health clinics along the Cedar Avenue corridor. This proximity to quality medical infrastructure means seamless coordination for residents requiring specialist follow-up or hospital-to-rehab transitions. Everyday conveniences abound nearby. The Southport Centre and Apple Valley's Cedar Avenue retail corridor offer shopping, dining, and services that make family visits easy and enjoyable. Local favorites like the restaurants and coffee shops along 150th Street West give visiting loved ones plenty of options before or after time with residents. Apple Valley itself is consistently recognized as one of the Twin Cities' most livable suburbs—safe, well-maintained, and proud of its community character. For seniors requiring skilled nursing care, this means a stable, welcoming environment with strong local infrastructure supporting their recovery and long-term wellbeing. Cassia's team at Apple Valley Village brings clinical skill together with genuine warmth, ensuring each resident receives individualized care plans, rehabilitative therapies, and the attentive support that families count on during some of life's most challenging transitions.