West Bloomington Residence sits at 10441 Johnson Avenue South in a quiet neighborhood in Bloomington, Minnesota, and has room for six residents in a calm, home-like setting where people can enjoy both private rooms and community spaces like a big dining area, cozy sitting rooms, and a deck and screened-in porch that overlook a backyard pond with ducks and geese, which makes watching the seasons change a pleasant pastime for many. The facility's got private bedrooms, some with kitchenettes, and provides assisted living focused on seniors who need long-term, non-acute care, with personal help like medication reminders, diabetic care, mechanical lift transfers, incontinent care, and assistance with daily activities, all coming from a team including 20 hours a week of on-site nursing, a nurse on call 24/7, and awake staff with a night monitor, which many families find reassuring. Staff members complete regular continuing education, including special Parkinson's training through the Struthers Parkinson's Center CareNetwork and the C.R.E.A.T.E. program, so the staff know about movement disorders and keep current with best practices, and West Bloomington Residence emphasizes wellness and respect for all residents, especially those living with Parkinson's or similar conditions.
Residents experience a routine of regular meals, laundry, housekeeping, and scheduled transportation to doctor's appointments, and if someone needs a break or short-term help, short-term respite care is available too, and family and friends can visit anytime between 8 AM and 6 PM. There's internet access for those who want it, activities like exercise classes and watching cable TV, and even a spot for planting a small garden or setting up bird feeders by the deck, which brings a bit of the outdoors closer to daily life, though no pets are allowed in the home. Payment options include market rate, Elderly Waiver, and CADI, and every resident receives care tailored to specific needs, with options for both general and specialized care. West Bloomington Residence stays licensed by Minnesota authorities, and stays affiliated with programs and training that focus on both wellness and dignity, aiming for everyone in the home to have as much independence as they can, along with the assistance they need. The residence fosters a sense of community among its six residents, and staff make an effort to support both social connections and privacy, making it easier for people to get comfortable and feel at home.
