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Rooted in Minneapolis. Driven by Purpose.

For over 15 years, Northgate Plus has been raising the standard for senior living in the Twin Cities — one resident, one relationship at a time.

Northgate Plus campus grounds
Senior residents in community garden
Our Story

From a Vision to a Thriving Community

Northgate Plus was founded in 2010 when a coalition of Minneapolis-area physicians and healthcare administrators identified a critical gap: the Twin Cities lacked a truly modern, evidence-based senior living community that matched the quality of care available in larger markets.

The NorthCare Group answered that challenge by assembling a team of gerontologists, architects, and hospitality experts to design a campus from the ground up — one where clinical excellence and human warmth were never in conflict.

Today, Northgate Plus serves 120 residents across four levels of care, with a staff-to-resident ratio of 4:1 and a reputation built on trust, transparency, and measurable outcomes.

2010
Year Founded
120
Residents Served
98%
Family Satisfaction
4.8★
State Survey Rating
Our Values

The Principles That Guide Everything

Our four core values are not wall decorations — they are living commitments embedded in every care plan, every conversation, and every decision we make.

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Dignity First

Every resident is treated as a whole person with a lifetime of experience, preferences, and inherent worth that we are privileged to serve.

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Evidence-Based

Our care protocols are continuously reviewed against the latest gerontological research. We don't guess — we study, test, and improve.

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Whole-Person Wellness

Physical health is just the beginning. We invest equally in emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social wellness for every resident.

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Family Partnership

Families are not visitors — they are partners. We build deep, transparent relationships with the people who love our residents most.

Leadership

Meet the People at the Helm

Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in healthcare, gerontology, and hospitality.

Claire Andersen

Claire Andersen

Executive Director

Claire brings 20 years of senior living leadership and a deep commitment to person-centered care models. She joined Northgate Plus at founding.

Dr. Samuel Okonkwo

Dr. Samuel Okonkwo

Chief Nursing Officer

Dr. Okonkwo holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and specializes in geriatric care transitions. His protocols have been adopted by three Minnesota networks.

Ingrid Larson

Ingrid Larson

Wellbeing Director

Ingrid designed our award-winning whole-person wellness program and has published research on therapeutic activity for older adults with cognitive decline.

Priya Mehta

Priya Mehta

Family Engagement Manager

Priya leads our Family Partnership program, ensuring every family has a dedicated point of contact and full access to their loved one's care plan.

Our Team

Professionals Who Truly Care

Our 180-person team is carefully selected for both clinical skill and emotional intelligence.

Nursing staff

Nursing & Clinical

Registered nurses, LPNs, and CNAs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Therapy team

Therapy Services

In-house physical, occupational, and speech therapists with specialist rehabilitation suites.

Culinary team

Culinary Team

Chef-led kitchen staff serving three restaurant-quality meals daily, with dietary accommodations for all needs.

Activities coordinators

Activities & Wellness

Certified therapeutic recreation specialists designing meaningful daily programming for every interest level.

Come See What We've Built

We'd love to show you our campus, introduce you to our team, and answer every question you have.

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