The Estates at Fridley sits just off Hwy-694 and East River Road in Fridley, Minnesota, about four miles from Unity Hospital, at 5700 E River Rd NE. The facility has 54 beds in a building where residents can choose between private or semi-private rooms, with room features like private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, and there's also the option for furnished spaces if someone needs it. Charlene Grachek, CNA, helps lead the team as the steward leader, and a Therapeutic Recreation team works to offer activities and programming to help with spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Fun things like spiritual services, bingo, and outings get planned, along with access to outdoor spaces, walking paths, gardens, movie nights, music programs, games, library time, fitness programs and rooms, an arts room, business room, and even a spa/wellness room. Residents have access to community services such as housekeeping, laundry service, move-in help, family support, transportation, scheduled daily activities, and parking.
The Estates at Fridley provides both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation, so some folks stay to recover from illness, injury, or surgery, while others make it their home. The staff emphasizes individualized, compassionate, and personalized care through care plans tailored for each resident, and a 24-hour call system together with 12-16 hour nursing care each day means help is always close by. There's a skilled nursing staff on site at all times, which lets them offer care for people who need help with medication, bathing, dressing, daily activities, and transfers, as well as folks who aren't able to walk on their own. Staff supervise activities and medical needs, and everything's set up for a secured environment, especially for residents with memory needs. The facility has a dedicated memory care unit for people with memory issues, along with assisted living, independent living, and continuing care retirement community services, so there's a range of options whether someone needs more support or prefers more independence.
For shorter stays, the patient-focused rehabilitation team helps residents get back on their feet and home again after a hospital stay, working with outside rehabilitation professionals and offering skilled services. The Estates at Fridley accepts both Medicaid and Medicare for financial help, which covers many of the care needs or stays. People in the community get to enjoy a supportive environment where a culture of kindness, compassion, and respect is important. Residents can participate in activities, enjoy outdoor spaces when the weather's good, and have a choice of private or semi-private rooms with options for independence and security. The facility also operates in a region where LGBTQ individuals have legal protections, including for gender identity, orientation, and source of income. There's not much information about the building itself or parking, but people say the environment feels cozy and supportive and the staff aim for exceptional customer service and innovative care, making The Estates at Fridley a place where seniors can get the help and care they need for as long as they need it.
