Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley

02/04/2026

We celebrate our longest-term team member at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley. Thank you for 15 hard working years at Ecumen, Mark! You've worked half your life at Ecumen! 😉

02/02/2026

Happy National Hot Chocolate Day! Our residents and team members joined in, adding fun toppings like mini-candy canes, pirouettes, marshmallows, whipped cream, and delicious sauces this past weekend!

02/01/2026

Co****le at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley is a competitive sport!

01/31/2026

Big thank you to John & Dave Musical Duo and Mary Hall for coming out to perform for our January birthday parties! Our residents had so much fun singing and dancing along. Happy birthday January folks!

01/30/2026

Birthdays are a big deal around here! Our dining team makes them extra special with birthday pancakes 🎈🎁

01/28/2026

Thank you to Care Providers and Representative Bierman for stopping by today!

Today, Care Providers of Minnesota staff members had a great conversation with Mary Blaeser, Executive Director of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley, and Representative Bierman! They dug into county Medicaid processing, the Elderly Waiver program, and how terminations are handled in assisted livings. These are important issues for our seniors and caregivers.

01/23/2026

Even when the weather (and the crafts!) feel a little chilly, craft time always keeps our residents warm. From cozy conversations to creative hands at work, there’s nothing like sharing laughs, stories, and creativity to brighten a cold day.

01/21/2026

Thank you to the Parliament Strig String Quartet for coming out to perform for our residents! The music was wonderful and warmed us up on a chilly January morning.

01/20/2026

We went back in time by making yarn dolls! Our residents decided to make them match what they were wearing. How cute!

01/12/2026

Talking to a loved one about senior living isn’t easy. You’re balancing their safety with their independence.

Many families wait until a fall or emergency forces the decision but starting the conversation early preserves what matters most: choice, dignity, and peace of mind.

Take the first step today. Read our blog post for guidance on how to respectfully start the senior living conversation, then schedule a tour to see how we support independence while providing the care families trust. Tour today.

Wondering how to respectfully bring up senior living with loved ones? Discover tips for starting this emotional conversation with confidence and compassion. [Read the full story here]

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley! We celebrated with champagne and treats. How did you celebrate the New Year?

12/27/2025

We had some little elves stop by and make our holiday season extra special! 🎄✨ A huge thank-you to South Metro Dance Arts Center, Lakeville for dropping off wonderful gifts for our residents—slippers, markers, coloring books, stuffed animals, and more.

The joy on our residents’ faces says it all, and even our furry friends joined in on the fun! One of our resident dogs, Belle, was nominated to receive a Christmas gift and could definitely smell the goodies in her bag 🐾🎁.

We’re so grateful to have participated in this heartwarming celebration and to everyone who helped spread holiday spirit during Spirit Week at Seasons at Apple Valley.

Thank you to our residents, team members, and South Metro Dance Arts Center for making this season so joyful!