Cherrywood Advanced Living - Big Lake, MN

Cherrywood Advanced Living in Big Lake, MN is a small senior housing community with about twenty units, arranged as cozy ten-resident houses that feel more like a home than a big facility, and people say that the place focuses on both comfort and care, because residents enjoy private master suites with big windows, in-floor heat, and private bathrooms or can choose semi-private and one-bedroom rooms, plus fully furnished options with cable, WiFi, kitchenettes, and regular housekeeping. Residents get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and taking medications, and there's always staff nearby for support and supervision, since assisted living, memory care, enhanced nursing care, and end-of-life care are all provided under one roof, with licensed practical nurses and a registered nurse overseeing care, doing assessments, and working with doctors, therapists, and other health professionals. Folks who have trouble moving around find things easier since the building's only one story, and specialized help for mobility issues-like lifts for transfers-is available, which makes it safer and more comfortable if you need that kind of assistance. You get three homemade meals a day, and they make sure people with special diets, like those for diabetes, have proper options, and everyone eats together at a big farm table or can enjoy a cup of coffee by the fireplace. There's a dining room, a large kitchen with stone counters and a big island, common areas, a beauty salon, and peaceful outdoor spaces like gardens for relaxing or chatting. Cherrywood Advanced Living likes to keep everyone involved by planning group activities, welcoming volunteers, offering resident-run events, and helping people stay active with hobbies or just sharing stories, and there's transportation to doctor visits and outings, too. Residents stay connected with phones and WiFi, and safety is important with a 24-hour call system and nurses on-site or on-call at all times. People who need short-term stays can use respite care so their main caregivers can have a break. The community organizes personalized care plans for everyone and puts an emphasis on the feeling of belonging, letting residents make choices and participate in daily life. The place gets mixed reviews online, with ratings hovering around 2.8 to 3.3 out of 5, but it also has an average score of 8.2 out of 10 in some listings, ranking as the second highest in Big Lake. Cherrywood Advanced Living operates several other communities in Minnesota and is currently accepting new residents at the Big Lake location.