
Live Where You Truly Thrive
Trade the endless chores of home maintenance for a vibrant, purposeful lifestyle at Cardigan Ridge Senior Living.
We believe that true wellness means having the freedom and support to design your days exactly as you wish. At Cardigan Ridge, our array of programs, like COMPLETE Senior Living, and community amenities are here to help you do just that: live the life you wish.
Schedule a visit today. We can’t wait to show you around.
Our Signature Programming
Our core program philosophy, Inspire Wellness for Life, is designed to promote the best quality of life for every single resident.
We believe that aging magnificently requires a holistic approach, which is why we focus on 7 distinct dimensions of wellness.
These 7 dimensions include:
- Physical: Choosing to live a healthy, active lifestyle
- Spiritual: Living with meaning and purpose
- Social: Interacting daily with others
- Emotional: Awareness and acceptance of feelings
- Intellectual: Engaging in creative pursuits
- Vocational: Expressing yourself through talents and passion
- Environmental: Respecting and caring for our surroundings
Enriching Connections is the training program we provide to our memory care staff. During the program, our staff will learn how to create meaningful relationships with residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. With the help of Enriching Connections, our team can deliver a unique experience for each person under our care. Enriching Connections focuses on:
- Relationships & Community: Every individual is invited to belong.
- Commitment: Our team is committed to providing every resident with personalized care.
- Certification & Training: All management and Memory Care staff are certified in dementia care by the Alzheimer’s Association, in addition to other dementia training.
- Services: Our nursing staff is at the ready to help families make the best decisions for their loved ones.
- Meaningful Life & Engagement: “Inspire Wellness for Life” is our core program philosophy that promotes the best quality of life for every resident.
- Environment: We make continuous improvements so that our community remains dementia-friendly.
- Accountability: We are always monitoring processes, plans, and culture to maintain our high standards of care.
We are proud to offer comprehensive, on-site Active Therapy resources, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, delivered right here in our community.
Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to establish personalized goals, conduct crucial fall prevention strategies, and perform comprehensive cognitive assessments.
By having these expert therapists available right on-site, residents can actively maintain their strength, independence, and overall wellness without the hassle of traveling to outside clinics.
Inspired by the helpful role that lifeguards play in keeping people safe, we’ve adapted a specialized program to teach residents how to gently look out for their friends and neighbors.
Our Certified Senior Lifeguards act as a warm, friendly extension of our daily team. They learn how to notice early warning signs or when a neighbor might need a little extra comfort or a friendly chat. It is a heartwarming way we celebrate our residents’ wisdom, foster deep bonds of friendship, and ensure that no one ever has to feel lonely or overlooked.
True peace of mind comes from knowing you are surrounded by a neighborhood that genuinely cares. Our Safe at Home Program is built on the simple belief that we are healthier and happier when we stand together.
This program is all about helping neighbors support neighbors, building a warm network of mutual care and daily encouragement. It is a beautiful way we ensure everyone in our community feels valued, connected, and supported as they enjoy their independence.
Life in Little Canada offers a beautiful backdrop for our engaging daily calendar.
Our residents love exploring the local area, whether that means a scenic outing to Pioneer Park, a lovely afternoon near Gervais Mill Park, or a fun shopping trip into neighboring Roseville.
Exceptional Culinary Experiences
Dining at Cardigan Ridge is always a delightful, restaurant-style experience.
Our talented culinary team prepares fresh, nutritious meals all day, ensuring you always have delicious options available. We love when families join us for a meal to celebrate and connect; family meals are happily accommodated for a fee.
Helpful Community Services
Our dedicated team handles the daily details so you can focus on thriving.
- The COMPLETE Senior Living proactive wellness model.
- Restaurant-style dining and a private dining room for family events.
- Staff on-site around the clock to provide daily wellness checks and assistance.
- Complex medical care, including high-acuity diabetic management and sliding scale insulin.
- Complimentary laundry services, regular housekeeping, and seamless medication administration.
These convenient services free up your schedule for more exciting pursuits.
Premium Lifestyle Amenities
We offer a robust selection of amenities designed to make every single day exceptional.
- A classic pub and casual bistro for socializing.
- An in-house theater, library, and reading lounge.
- A well-equipped fitness center and a full-service salon.
- A spacious community room and comfortable common areas.
- Beautiful walking pathways and an outdoor patio with grilling.
- Additional resident storage and convenient guest suites.
These thoughtful features ensure our neighborhood is a wonderful place to call home.
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care

Where to Find Us
Directions
Cardigan Ridge Senior Living is located at 3300 Rice Street in Little Canada, near the intersection of Rice Street and Country Drive. The community is easily accessible, situated just south of Interstate 694.
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A Look Into Our Community
