Southside Assisted Living sits at 14251 Guthrie Avenue in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and the place does many things for older adults who need a little help or just a peaceful spot to call home, and the grounds have this nice pond, some pretty gardens, and winding walking paths where residents can watch the seasons change. The community calls their housing "Aging in Place" so folks can stay even as their needs change, and they offer several living options like Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, along with skilled nursing if someone gets frail or needs daily medical care, and they've got respite care for short stays when caregivers just need a break. The staff provides around-the-clock help, and that means someone's always available for assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, and other everyday tasks, with a 24-hour call system for emergencies, and you can tell they actually set up things like move-in coordination to help people get settled.
Residents get services like medication management, health monitoring, meal preparation, and laundry, and the dining room serves all-day dining and special diet menus, including diabetic and allergy-friendly choices, and in the rooms-private or shared-you'll find kitchenettes, telephones, wifi, and all the furniture in place so it's comfortable from day one. Housekeeping and linen service keep things tidy, and there's a barber/salon as well for when someone wants to tidy up. For getting out and about, they handle transportation to appointments and for errands, and let's say if someone wants nature, there are landscaped gardens and walking paths, plus there are recreation activities scheduled every day with resident-led groups and community-sponsored movie nights, along with social spaces like an arts room and common areas for chatting.
The Memory Care program at Southside Assisted Living uses a secure environment and specialized routines for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, so family members can worry a little less, and the health team includes on-site healthcare providers who cover everything from wound care and rehabilitation to nursing support, with coordination between outside providers when needed. The place lists mental wellness programs, a focus on nurturing body and mind, and a steady staff presence to make sure everyone stays safe, and the balance here really comes from being medium sized-it's not overwhelming and people get to know each other, but there's still enough to do, and if you want quiet, there's a bench by the pond.
