Woodland Manor sits quietly in Fairmont, Minnesota, at 610 Summit Drive, and belongs to Lakeview Methodist Health Care Foundation Inc., which was set up back in 1983 to give financial support to this place through its endowments and fundraising. The grounds feel peaceful, offering a calm spot where residents can relax, and with the building stretching out flat, the apartments sit right at ground level, making it easier to get in and out without any stairs or fuss. Folks move into comfortable apartments with window blinds, kitchenettes with a refrigerator and stovetop, and each apartment locks for privacy and security, with private mailboxes sitting nearby. The place keeps a steady routine, with laundry and light housekeeping once a week, bedding changed, an urgent call system for quick help, and daily well-being checks to see how everyone is doing, plus a staff that stays awake all night, so help stays close no matter the hour. You see people choosing from services, like personal care, health services, meals served three times a day with snacks, a monthly meal plan, laundry help, cable TV, and a trip to the beauty salon if they want one. Utilities like water, gas, electricity, and garbage are all included, and the Wi-Fi doesn't cost extra. Residents catch a scheduled ride in the van twice a week for shopping or appointments, and join in activities that the staff put together, or use the private dining room for special occasions.
The connection to the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center brings in even more services, from skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, to short- or long-term stays if someone needs them. The place is set up as a proper, licensed Housing with Services community, with license number #30841 hanging on the wall, and it focuses on letting people keep making their own choices and living with as much independence as possible, but always with help nearby for appointments, transportation, and care. Security stays tight with a door security system, and the grounds remain simple and easy to move around, helped by good maintenance of both the apartments and the shared spaces. Programs, health resources, and education all get managed through the support of the Foundation, which makes sure the residents, whether they're at Woodland Manor, Maplewood Residence, or needing skilled nursing at Lakeview Methodist, have what they need to focus on their own comfort, safety, and well-being. There's nothing pushy here, just honest care and steady routines to help seniors find the balance of independence and support that fits them best.
