The Cottage

The Cottage sits at 1639 Cottage Dr North, developed by the team from Fergus Falls, MN, and they remodeled a historic Nurses Cottage into an assisted living community that covers 31,542 square feet, and people can really notice the history in the building with the updates for comfort. It's part of The Cottage Senior Living group and offers assisted living, independent living, transitional care, and memory care, all in one place, so folks at different life stages can find support right there, and that means someone who moves in can usually stay even if their needs change. Staff provide care services on-site, and memory care has secure apartment suites for folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, so families can feel more at ease knowing their loved ones are in a safe, warm environment. The assisted living part gives folks a homey place with help available all day and night, and people in independent living don't have to worry about snow shoveling or lawn care, so they have more time to do things they enjoy like games and home-cooked meals. The transition care service is helpful for those who need a little extra support but not everything all at once and want to keep their independence and social life going. For recreation, the game room is popular for bingo, cards, chess, dominos, darts, and checkers, and the "Color Outside the Lines" program brings people together with puzzles, art, brain games, and music, which helps keep minds busy and engaged. Families and friends can stay connected online with technology options set up for social visits, keeping in touch from anywhere. There's a spiritual sanctuary on-site where people attend routine non-denominational services, devotions, and even join a choir if they like singing with others. The whole place is landscaped and has raised community gardens, which makes it enjoyable to walk around and for residents who like growing things, and there's a coffee bar with a barista, a full hair salon, a nail salon, and a quiet library, giving folks places to relax, chat, or read. There's an online form for people to send messages or schedule a tour, and hours run 8am to 5pm every day, so the staff are around to help with questions or visits.