Grand Village

Grand Village, sometimes called Itasca Nursing Home, sits at 923 Hale Lake Pointe in Grand Rapids, MN, and it's managed by Ecumen, which is a nonprofit group that's been around for a while, and while new patients aren't being taken right now, people can find a wide mix of services there, ranging from short-term transitional care to long-term care in apartment homes, and you'll hear mostly English spoken throughout the place. Medicare and Medicaid both recognize the facility, and there are more than 100 beds for people who might need skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or who are very frail and need quite a bit of nursing help. Staff include CNAs, medical specialists, nurses, and other caregivers, many of whom seem to care a lot about the residents and work hard to keep the environment clean and comfortable. Those who need memory care will find dedicated programs, including support for conditions like Alzheimer's disease, especially in The Woods Neighborhood, which is set up to be safe, modern, and home-like but also lets people see the beauty of nature right around them. There's also The Lodge, which feels a bit like a resort, with its 35 private rooms, each with a walk-in shower, Wi-Fi, and cable TV, and that's where short stays and rehabilitation often happen after a hospital visit before heading home again. Grand Village also offers home care, home health, and hospice services, and people will find independent living, assisted living, and even adult care home options depending on what help is needed. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions go on regularly, and staff are available around the clock to provide personalized care in a place that's trying to make things easier for older adults and their families, with support, referral help, and a focus on a whole-person approach, always aiming to be a home for folks who need it. Office hours and new patient intake are paused at the moment, but the programs and staff remain on site.