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Applewood Pointe of Eagan

Independent Living in Eagan — Dakota County

Quick answer

Applewood Pointe of Eagan is an independent living provider located at 1565 Quarry Rd, Eagan, 55121, in Dakota County.

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A 62+ resident-owned cooperative independent living community in Eagan, part of the Applewood Pointe network managed by Ebenezer.

Applewood Pointe of Eagan is a 62+ cooperative housing community where, per the operator's own site, residents own their homes as cooperative shareholders while professional maintenance and repair teams handle routine and seasonal upkeep. The building offers key-fob controlled entry and fire safety design and protection systems. The community is located in the heart of Eagan near Central Park Commons retail center and Quarry Park, which offers pickleball and bocce ball courts accessible via a trail directly from the property, along with proximity to the Eagan Community Center.

A resident-led social committee organizes activities including card games, dominoes, bingo, coffee hour, potlucks, group fitness classes, and book clubs, as well as offsite group outings to local theater productions, reflecting the diverse interests of resident members per the operator's site. Applewood Pointe of Eagan is one of numerous Applewood Pointe cooperative communities across the Twin Cities metro, affiliated with Ebenezer, and holds monthly tours on the second Tuesday of the month.

Short answer

Applewood Pointe of Eagan is an independent living provider at 1565 Quarry Rd, Eagan, 55121, in Dakota County.

Location and contact

CommunityApplewood Pointe of Eagan
Care typeIndependent Living
Address1565 Quarry Rd, Eagan, 55121
CountyDakota County
WebsiteOfficial site
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Eagan in context

Eagan, just south of the Minnesota River from the airport and Mall of America, relies primarily on Fairview Ridges Hospital in neighboring Burnsville and the HealthPartners and Allina clinic networks for care, with a senior housing supply concentrated near the Cedar Grove redevelopment area and along Yankee Doodle Road. The METRO Red Line bus rapid transit route serves Eagan's Cedar Grove Transit Station, connecting south to Apple Valley and north to the Mall of America Blue Line station. Housing stock is mostly 1970s-1990s suburban development, with newer mixed-use senior communities added around Cedar Grove over the past decade.

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Listing details verified 2026-07-26 against the provider's own published information. We are not affiliated with this community and do not represent it. Details change — confirm directly before making a decision.

Questions families ask

Independent living vs. assisted living vs. memory care — how do I know which one my parent needs?

Independent living is unlicensed housing with no care services; assisted living is a licensed setting (Chapter 144G) providing help with daily activities and some health services; memory care is the separately licensed 'assisted living facility with dementia care' category for residents needing secured, dementia-specific care. The right fit depends on a functional assessment of daily living needs, cognitive status, and safety risk, not just preference.

Assisted living vs. in-home care — which is better for a parent who wants to stay independent?

In-home care lets a parent remain in their own home with support delivered through the Elderly Waiver (personal care, homemaker, home health aide) or private-pay caregivers, while assisted living moves a parent into a licensed community with built-in staffing, meals, and social programming. The better fit depends on the level and predictability of care needed, home safety, and cost once care hours increase significantly.

What license does an assisted living facility need in Minnesota?

Every assisted living community in the Twin Cities must hold an Assisted Living Facility license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 144G. This has been mandatory statewide since August 1, 2021, replacing the older, looser 'Housing with Services' registration model. Facilities must also employ an assisted living director credentialed by the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports.

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