Kingsley Shores & Place
About Us
At Kingsley Shores & Kingsley Place, you can live your best life in comfort, style and with great amenities within our active community. We’re the place to be, ‘south of the river!’ Our beautiful wooded setting is nestled between Orchard Lake & Lake Kingsley. We are conveniently located in Lakeville, just off of Interstate 35.
Kingsley Shores has 101 apartment homes, caters to Assisted Living, Assisted Living Plus, Memory Care, and respite/short-term stays. Our community offers all-day dining with many great menu options available. You are able to enjoy your served meal while watching the birds and wildlife who call our wooded property home.
Kingsley Place opened in December 2020, with 55 senior apartments. Kingsley Place is the perfect home for someone looking for an active independent living lifestyle amongst similar seniors. The building is connected by a skyway for easy access, no matter what the weather.
Kingsley Senior Community is home to a beautiful Wellness Center with a warm water pool. Perfect for seniors wanting to maximize their balance and flexibility and minimize their aches and pains. All with the help of our experienced Director of Wellness.
With several daily activities, a movie room, a library, outdoor spaces, fun events, and complimentary scheduled transportation, you’ll have plenty to do to keep your mind, body, and spirit engage and healthy!
Kingsley Senior Community is managed by SilverCrest Properties, where RESPECT is the name of the game!
Management Team
Nina Sveinson
Executive Director
Nina Sveinson
Executive Director
What sparked your desire to work in a senior living community?
I have always gravitated toward seniors. From developing special relationships with seniors in my family to volunteering at senior communities in my youth, I have always recognized that I have a passion for the aging population and have the desire to be a part of enhancing their life.
Did you go through any special training or education that helps with your current role?
I grew up in a tourist town, where I learned the value of great customer service and strong work ethic. I consider this experience to be one of the most influential trainings I have received throughout my life.
I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Aging Studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
What is the best part of your workday?
The best part of my day is catching up with residents each morning I come into work. It is the interpersonal relationships created with each resident that gives me energy and drive to make this the best place to live.
What is your favorite resident memory or story?
My favorite memory is an impromptu dance party I was part of in our Reflections neighborhood (memory care). We were all getting ready for lunch when a song came on that had a great beat. Sally, a resident, and I stopped everything to dance together and soon we had other residents as well as resident assistants join in on the fun.
More About Nina…
I grew up in West Yellowstone, Montana – the west entrance into Yellowstone National Park—and graduated from a high school class of 18! My mother bought a small resort and marina on a lake just outside of West Yellowstone. This gave me early exposure to the hard work that goes into running a business and the importance of providing great customer service. I’ve lived in Minnesota for six years and have enjoyed every second of it. I have a niece and nephew who are my world and enjoy spending quality time with family and friends.
Favorite Movie?
Forest Gump
Favorite Book?
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Favorite Sports Team(s)?
Los Angeles Lakers – only because I am a hard-core LeBron James fan.
Top travel destination on your list?
Venice, Italy has always been on my bucket list!
Do you have any pets?
I get my dog fix when my mom’s dog, Jasmine, visits me. She’s a Schnauzer and is the absolute best.
If you could have a superpower – which one would you choose and why?
Teleportation – It would make traveling much easier.
Tell us one thing about yourself that would surprise your residents?
I was a model for a few years as a young child starring in local ad campaigns, TV commercials, and fashion shows.
Jill Hawkins
Marketing Director
Jill Hawkins
Marketing Director
A little about your job…
I love helping seniors find the perfect community and home that they can thrive in!
What sparked your desire to work in a senior living community?
One of my first jobs in high school was dietary assistant and a long-term care community. I LOVED IT! I knew that someday my education and past experience would bring me back to working with the amazing senior population.
Did you go through any special training or education that helps with your current role?
I have a degree in Mass Communication; Public Relations & Marketing.
What is the best part of your workday?
Running into current Kingsley residents while I’m touring our community with new potential residents and their families.
What is your favorite resident memory or story?
I love chatting with Ed about all things hockey! I always make sure that I know how the Wild did and who they played the day before, so we can chat about it. ?
What makes your community stand out from your competition.
THE PEOPLE! A facility is just a building without the fabulous people who love to come to work each day. We strive to be a bright spot in our residents days.
More About Jill…
I live in Farmington with my husband and two sons – and of course I can’t forget to mentioned our Cavachon, who thinks that she runs the show!
I went to Winona State University.
I married my high school sweetheart.
My favorite author is Kristin Hannah
Favorite Movie?
My favorite movie is ‘The Notebook.’ (See I told you that I was meant to work with this amazing group of people!) I cry like a baby EVERY TIME!
Favorite bands?
I love listening to Martina McBride & Thomas Rhett
Top travel destination on your list?
Two months before 9/11 I traveled to nine European countries in three weeks.
If you could have a superpower – which one would you choose and why?
It would be invisibility… I’ve always thought that it would be interesting to be “a fly on the wall!”
Tell us one thing about yourself that would surprise your residents?
I spent several seasons deer hunting with my husband – man, the things that we’ll do for love!
Amy Anderson
Marketing Associate
Amy Anderson
Marketing Associate
What sparked your desire to work in a senior living community?
I have lost my mom 10 years ago and then my dad passed about 1 ½ years ago from Lewy Body Dementia. I had been searching for work in which I could make a difference, and this was it! I love being able to work with families as they make the big decision to move to senior living and because I have been through it, I can help make that transition a little easier on the family.
Did you go through any special training or education that helps with your current role?
I completed training on dementia and safety protocols
What is the best part of your workday?
Meeting and/or interacting with our residents themselves, BEST PART!
What makes your community stand out from your competition.
The staff at our community really makes us stand out, I have been so impressed with the team and the connection we all make with our residents and families.
More About Amy…
I grew up in Bloomington MN with my family and have two older sisters. I now reside in Farmington with my husband Mike of 20 years and our two high school daughters, Kelsey and Taylor. I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in business. I enjoy spending time with my family, live music, exploring new places, working in my yard, and watching professional MN sports any chance I get. Both of my daughters do competitive dance, and we love to watch them on perform on stage. They are my everything!
Favorite Movie?
27 Dresses – I just love lighthearted happy movies
Favorite Book?
I must admit I never did acquire a love for reading. I do not have a favorite.
Favorite Sports Team(s)?
Minnesota Wild (but I love and enjoy all our Minnesota teams!)
Favorite bands?
I love all music and enjoy live concerts and have missed those so much throughout covid. I am favorable to seeing country music concerts
Top travel destination on your list?
I would like to just be able to continue to take a trip someplace every year, for as long as I am able to do so! It does not matter where because I enjoy visiting all new places.
Do you have any pets?
I have 2 rescue dogs that I adore! Both poodle mixes and they are my best friends.
If you could have a superpower – which one would you choose and why?
Time manipulation so I could slow down time!!
Alicia Bridge
Wellness Director
Alicia Bridge
Director of Wellness
A little about your job…
I oversee wellness center and help residents find exercise program that work best for them. I meet with everyone individually for orientation and make sure you get started on the right track. I also teach chair exercise, water arthritis and memory care classes.
What sparked your desire to work in a senior living community?
I have always had a passion for fitness and want to help residents keep moving and enjoy daily activities with their families.
Did you go through any special training or education that helps with your current role?
My degree is in Human Performance and Exercise and I am always looking to continue my education. I am certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. I have taken certification classes in Water Exercise, Water Arthritis, Silver Sneakers, Strength Training, and Kids Yoga to name a few.
What is the best part of your workday?
When residents tell me that they are moving better around their apartment, able to use stairs, feeling less pain as they walk or get out of their chair and when residents tell me their kids/grandkids are so glad that they are exercising!
What is your favorite resident memory or story?
Dancing to Macrena with Reflections residents and seeing their smiling faces.
What makes your community stand out from your competition.
Residents are so glad wellness center is open for themselves as well as helping keep our community active and moving. They are excited to hear about new residents moving in and want to make them feel welcome here.
More About Alicia…
I mainly grew up in North Dakota and have lived in Twin Cities over 20 years now. I went to school at North Dakota State University. My parents live in Dickinson, ND. I also have two sisters, one in Bismarck and one in Stillwater. I recently got married. I love spending time with my family when I can and one of our favorite activities is going to Bison football games!
Favorite Movie?
How to lose a guy in 10 days
Favorite Book?
Can’t name just one, usually have a couple of books I am reading.
Favorite Sports Team(s)?
Detroit Lions and North Dakota State Bison
Favorite bands?
Pink and Bon Jovi. Have seen them in concert many times!
Top travel destination on your list?
Hawaii
Do you have any pets?
Great Dane-Bart who is named after my fiance’s college teammate.
If you could have a superpower – which one would you choose and why?
Ability to fly because it would be much easier to travel.
Amy Koch
Clinical Director
Amy Koch
Clinical Director
A little about your job…
I work with the nursing staff and the Kingsley Shores team to assure that the residents and families feel trust and secure with all areas of our community and homecare services.
What sparked your desire to work in a senior living community?
When I was 20 years old, my parents owned a Board and Lodging for the elderly and I was offered the job to manage the home, and that’s where my spark started, I spent my day taking care of people and knew that someday I would become a Nurse and remain in the same line of work. I learn so much about myself through the lives of the older population.
Did you go through any special training or education that helps with your current role?
I did 4 years of education related to my Nursing degree.
What is the best part of your workday?
Knowing that I may have made a different in some one’s life by just being interested in them and listening to what they have to say.
What is your favorite resident memory or story?
I have had so many different interaction and fond memories throughout my career with senior living that it is hard to come up with just one however I hold dear to my heart the memory of a particular resident from my very first year working in a senior community. Gurtie lived in the Memory care unit, she had a known love for horses, her room was decorated with horse memorabilia and so many pictures of her childhood horse. I often found myself talking to Gurtie about the photos hanging on the walls of her room and getting the biggest of smiles in return, Gurtie was nonverbal and had not spoken in several years but had a look in her eye and a smile always letting me know she too enjoyed our brief conversation about her horse “lucky”. One spring day the community had a petting zoo for the residents, and I had the honor to escort Gurtie to the activity by wheelchair as Gurtie’s little frame had worn out at age 98 and she no longer could walk or stand for any period. We followed the line of residents as we passed by the group of animals, rabbits, goats, piglets, chickens, and other animals you would find on a farm. Gurtie had a smile throughout the whole ride past the animals, but when we came up to the last animal, there stood a very large beautiful dark
brown and white spotted horse, when Gurtie’s eyes meet the horse, the reaction was more than I could have ever imagined, she tried as hard as she could to reach for the horse and that horse must have known that Gurtie needed to touch him, the horse walked over to the edge of the temporary fence and leaned down and far as he could to allow Gurtie to wrap her arms around his neck, she embraced the neck of that horse as if she was taken back to one of her favorite memories of being a young girl and her horse. The smile on Gurtie’s face was truly priceless and in a very soft voice, Gurtie said, “I’ve missed you
Lucky” at that very moment my heart was full of overwhelming joy for Gurtie and the pure love she was receiving from a horse at the end of the walk.
What makes your community stand out from your competition.
We have a great team who are here for all the right reasons and want to make a difference in the lives of people we care for.
More About Amy…
I am number 6 of 7 children. I was Born on April, 4, 1967, I am 54 years old. I graduated from Bethlehem Academy in 1986. I have been blessed to share my life with my best friend and husband Den. Together we have 6 Adult children and 5 adorable Grandchildren. I live on a Farm in the country on the edge of Lakeville. In my free time I enjoy finding Furniture that needs repurposing and painting to give it a new look.
Favorite Movie?
Bridges of Madison County
Favorite Book?
The Notebook.
Favorite Sports Team(s)?
Bethlehem Academy Cardinals because that’s where my kids played sports.
Favorite bands?
Journey
Top travel destination on your list?
Fiji
Do you have any pets?
2 dogs
If you could have a superpower – which one would you choose and why?
Rewinding time, so I could always take back the times I may have hurt someone.
Tell us one thing about yourself that would surprise your residents?
The smell of Blood makes me sick.
Violet Schroeder
Programming and Reflections Director
Violet Schroeder
Director of Programming and Reflections
What sparked your desire to work with those living with dementia?
I started out by volunteering at age 15 at a senior community near my house. I went to my first day and immediately fell in love with it, and I have been in this field ever since!
What training or education helped prepare you for this career?
I have been in this field for about 14 years now, and that has really taught me so much. All of my hands on experience has prepared me for the work that I do, but I also have a degree in Gerontology with an emphasis in Dementia/Alzheimer’s. I love to continuously expand my education in this field and take any opportunity I can to attend seminars/classes regarding dementia.
How would you describe the job of “Reflections Director”?
I would describe the job as such a combination of different things. You are an educator, a sounding board to family members, an entertainer, a leader, and a steward to our residents. Teaching the staff, a positive approach to care, and what they need to know to provide excellent care. Teaching family members/loved ones about the changes that come with dementia, how to continue to communicate with their loved one as they change, and to help them grieve when they need it. Being there for the residents, helping them through the changes they are experiencing, bringing them joy, and new experiences to help them age in place successfully. And to be a steward. To truly be here to serve our residents and provide them with an excellent place to call home.
What are your residents top 3 favorite activities?
Anything musical, they love exercise with our Wellness Director, and anything to give them a creative outlet. They also really enjoy anything about animals/wildlife. Providing residents in our reflections community with programs that support all the aspects of wellness.
What is your favorite activity to participate in with residents?
I really enjoy doing 1:1 visit with residents. Getting to know them on a personal level helps us to create meaningful programs for all of our residents.
How do prospective residents and their families know it is time to move to Dementia Care?
This is a process that hopefully can start with a simple conversation early on with residents and their families. I believe that for a lot of residents and families it is good to start talking early to help get rid of the fear and taboo that comes with the words “Memory Care.” But some of the first signs that it is time to think about making the move—getting lost going somewhere familiar, misplacing things in odd places such as your car keys in the freezer, being unable to make a phone call or perform everyday tasks, and you may notice your loved ones hygiene starting to lack. The move to memory care can be scary but a lot of the
time it really helps the resident thrive. Having routine, and programs geared towards dementia, are so important. It creates safety and structure which is what someone with dementia needs to be successful as they cannot create these things for themselves anymore.
What are the benefits of moving to a dementia care neighborhood versus trying to take care of a loved one on your own?
The biggest thing I can say is you get to be the loved one again. You get to focus on just being a spouse, a child, friend, or family member. Your loved one and you get that relationship back, and you can focus on caring for yourself again.
What one thing do you wish prospective families knew?
That memory care is not the end. It can be the start of a wonderful new journey for you and your loved one. They will receive the care, cognitive and sensory stimulation they need, and you get to relax and just be there for them as a family member/friend.
What makes your community stand out from the competition?
We have a wonderful support system here in MN. As reflections directors there’s one of us at each Silvercrest community. This is a great for us
and you because we can reach out to one another for support and ideas. Not a lot of other communities can say that, and it makes a huge difference.
More About Violet…
I grew up in South St Paul MN, I have 2 BA degrees one in Gerontology and another in Sociology. I have a younger brother and sister. I have a wonderful family and am very close to them. I am engaged and will marry my fiancé Nick in December 2021. I love to cook and paint. I make an awesome cheesecake and
enjoy learning to cook new things. I love camping and go camping at Gooseberry Falls state park each year in October. I also enjoy looking for and collecting agates. I enjoy traveling. My favorite spots I have been to so far are Spain, Boston, and Chicago.
What are you most proud of?
The work I have done in my life. I have been able to be there for so many families through my work and dementia support groups. Not only that but I have been able to help my own family and I know my grandma would be so proud to see where I am now in my career, and that is how I know I am doing exactly what I should be.
Do you have a favorite resident memory or story? If so, please share?
I have so many it would be so hard to decide and I would feel bad just picking one! I have met so many wonderful people and look forward to all those I will continue to meet. I will say all of my residents have touched my life in some way, I have loved every minute of my work, and have made some wonderful friends along the way.
Margaret Temple
Dining Director
Margaret Temple
Director of Dining Services
What sparked your desire to work in a senior living community?
Started out as a cook in the 80s in a nursing home, went on to other jobs and always come back to the seniors. Lots of great stories, love the atmosphere.
Did you go through any special training or education that helps with your current role?
My mother had me on a stool at the age of 2 peeling potatoes and I have loved cooking ever since, I spent many years of my career working along size many great chefs and learned from them.
What is the best part of your workday?
When I can make people smile and have a great time with my staff.
What is your favorite resident memory or story?
I was once told if I can make 50 percent of the people happy with my food, you are doing 100 right. You can’t please them all. I Try ?
What makes your community stand out from your competition.
Me and my team.
More About Margaret…
I am 1 of eight children, was born and raised in St. Paul, until I was 10 years old, then we moved to Cottage Grove, where I graduated from Park High School, I met my husband in the 10th. Grade, we married in 1979 and had a family of our own, 2 boy and 1 girl. I now have 6 grandchildren and couldn’t be happier. I became a grandma at the young age of 36 years old, so them being funny, thought my name should be Granny Marge. So that’s what’s it’s been ever since!
Favorite Movie?
Flashdance
Favorite Book?
The Bible
Favorite Sports Team(s)?
Pool- Was on many leagues, won many trophies, my dad used to shoot with Minnesota Fats and Willie Mosconi. We always had a pool table in our house.
Favorite bands?
Journey, Led Zepplin, Meatloaf, Gary Wright. Etc …
Top travel destination on your list?
Las Vegas
Do you have any pets?
No
If you could have a superpower – which one would you choose and why?
Being invisible, I could be anywhere and no one would know.
Tell us one thing about yourself that would surprise your residents?
That I weigh 100 pounds! It would surprise me too? That I’m a good pool player and have beat many men!
Dave Johnson
Environmental Services Director
Dave Johnson
Environmental Services Director
What is the best part of your workday?
Just helping people every day.
What makes your community stand out from your competition.
We are all team players and one big family.
More About Dave…
Favorite Movie?
Gladiator
Favorite Sports Team(s)?
Wild Hockey, Minnesota Twins, Vikings
Favorite bands?
I love all music
Top travel destination on your list?
Mexico
Do you have any pets?
A black lab named Stella
Tell us one thing about yourself that would surprise residents?
I enjoy the outdoors and big events like the MN State Fair, city events, and all sports at stadiums. I love winter because it brings hockey, my favorite sport, and the opportunity to snowmobile in the north woods. I live in Lakeville near Kingsley Shores and believe making people smile and laugh is the greatest joy of life. Family is everything to me– we gather every Sunday for big family meals — it’s a great start to every week.
Julie Roos
Administrative Service Manager
Julie Roos
Administrative Service Manager
A little about your job…
I manage the receptionists and handle the billing, accounting, and HR administration for the campus.
What sparked your desire to work in a senior living community?
I am a people person and enjoy helping others, especially seniors.
Did you go through any special training or education that helps with your current role?
I have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and many years of experience in customer service and business administration.
What is the best part of your workday?
Getting to know the residents.
What makes your community stand out from your competition.
The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. philosophy and the amazing people that work here.
More About Julie…
I am married and have four children. My oldest daughter is 26 and is a nurse. I also have twin boys that are seniors in high school and a 10 year old girl that is a fifth grader. We have a 2 year old English Lab named Gus that we all adore.
I love all kinds of music and I love traveling to just about anywhere.