Cardenas Friendship House 2 sits at 13808 County Road 5, Burnsville, MN 55337, and it operates as a family-owned residential care home that's dedicated to seniors who need help living safely day to day, so you'll find services like assisted living and memory care here, which means seniors who need support with Alzheimer's or dementia can count on special attention, and the place also handles care for those with high medical needs, diabetes, or who can't walk on their own, as well as those who need help with incontinence. The staff helps with getting dressed, bathing, and moving around, plus medication management and healthcare provider coordination are part of daily support.
Residents get three meals a day and snacks, and the kitchen prepares food that fits special diets, which is helpful for those on doctor's orders, and meals get served in the community dining room where there's always a chance to talk to others. Activities fill the calendar, from on-site devotionals to scheduled daily events and movie nights, plus community-sponsored programs, which help folks stay social and engaged, and you'll see people out in the garden or on walking paths whenever the weather lets them, with roomy indoor and outdoor common spaces for relaxing or gathering. For folks needing a break or families who want short-term options, respite stays are offered, and the staff provides 24-hour supervision too. Housekeeping, laundry services, and even dry cleaning are available, so you don't need to worry about chores, and every room comes furnished with telephone access and wheelchair-accessible showers, aiming to make things comfortable and safe, with emergency alerts installed throughout the building. The facility coordinates move-in to help with the transition, and transportation services can be arranged for an added fee, with parking spots for those who drive. Cardenas Friendship House 2 emphasizes community, social activities, and reliable support, all within a close-knit setting that values friendship and connection as much as personalized care.
