SisterCare sits at 311 South Nicollet Street in Blue Earth, Minnesota, and offers several living options for older adults, including assisted living, independent living, residential care home services, memory care, senior apartments, in-home care, nursing home care, and respite care for short stays, and the place has fully furnished studio apartments that come with a kitchenette, cable or satellite TV, telephone, and Wi-Fi or high-speed internet, and the grounds have outdoor spaces, gardens, and outdoor relaxation areas where residents can spend time outside when the weather's nice. The staff helps with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and personal care, and there's regular health evaluations, medication management, help with mobility and transfers, and support for people needing dementia care, help with medical disabilities, non-ambulatory care, incontinence needs, and diabetic needs, and they work with healthcare providers to keep care plans current and adapt routines as needed, and they keep a 24-hour call system and provide safety monitoring and supervision all day and night.
The dining room serves chef-prepared meals every day, and menus include low or no sodium options, no sugar diets, gluten-free selections, vegan meals, pureed foods, diabetes and special diets, and guest meals are available, so almost everyone will find something suitable at every meal, and staff help with meal prep and service for those who need it. Housekeeping, laundry, and other cleaning services are included; there's a beauty salon and barber shop right on site too, and community areas like a garden, TV lounge, central fireplace, and common rooms for social interaction and relaxation, plus transportation arrangements to medical appointments and access to public transit and parking for visitors.
The facility pays attention to social and mental wellness, and there's a mental wellness program, resident-run activities, community-sponsored classes and events, and scheduled daily activities that are all meant to keep people active and connected, and for those who want to feel independent and part of a community, the mix of shared spaces, outdoor areas, and flexible support services helps make that possible. The community is mindful of safety, has handicap and wheelchair-accessible ground floor units, and puts a lot of care into making things simple and convenient for seniors who need help, and the staff try to be helpful and kind, with an aim to make everyone feel at home.
SisterCare doesn't post its pricing and focuses mainly on providing assisted living care, though people can get help at other levels of support based on their needs, and the facility has features that support women's safety and empowerment, offering counseling, support groups, safety planning, and some programs that use terms like "hotline" and "residential program," designed for women who've experienced domestic violence or abuse. The environment is welcoming, aimed at comfort, dignity, and helping seniors maintain the best quality of life they can, whether staying short-term or longer.
