Elim Shores sits on the quiet shore of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie, MN, covering about eight acres full of trees, gardens, and walking paths, and there's even talk about putting in a dock and pontoon down the line, so if you like the outdoors, this place gives plenty of space for fresh air and views of the water. The community offers both independent and assisted living options, with 64 spacious apartments, many with balconies that look out over the lake, and you can pick from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts, all with either a full kitchen or kitchenette, private bath with grab bars, and walk-in showers, plus the rooms have individual heat and air conditioning controls so you can keep it how you like. The staff is around 24 hours a day and stays pretty consistent over the years-they know the residents well and can help whenever needed, using urgency pendants so someone's always available for emergencies, and they focus on letting residents stay as independent as possible while still lending a hand, which means folks can get light or medium care, but there's no heavy care on site.
For folks needing extra support, the community tailors services like diabetic care and incontinence care-though if someone has incontinence, they need to handle changing themselves-and there's standby help for things like getting in and out of a bed or wheelchair, yet the staff can help check blood sugar levels but can't give insulin shots. Elim Shores's health services include an initial assessment and personal care plans, monthly check-ins by a nurse, two loads of laundry a week, weekly linen changes and housekeeping, plus they'll help schedule transportation. There are meals made from scratch every day, snacks and drinks always available, and the satellite TV and Wi-Fi are basic but get the job done, and there's transportation for activities or appointments if someone doesn't want to worry about driving anymore.
Life at Elim Shores has indoor common spaces for socializing, a beauty salon/barber shop on site, lounges, and a full calendar of clubs, classes, and scheduled events, plus devotional services and support for spiritual needs, and if getting out is more your speed, there are outings for shopping and entertainment. The facility is owned and operated by Cassia, a faith-based group, and residents need to be at least 62 years old. There's a separate memory care community and access to hospice and home care services, so the place tries to cover most needs as folks age, and being able to make a home in a place where people know you by name and where there's always someone to check in on you can bring some peace to both residents and families.
