Benedictine Living Community Regina sits in Hastings, MN, right next to the Allina Health-Regina Hospital, so you get direct access to medical care if you need it, and the campus has a mix of trees, outdoor gardens, and quiet paths where you can walk or just sit and listen to the birds. This faith-based, non-profit community, part of the Benedictine organization, has served seniors since 1953, and the staff keeps Catholic values at the center of things, focusing on respect, dignity, and compassion, which a lot of residents seem to appreciate, especially with spiritual care and on-site worship services available. There's a 61-bed skilled nursing care center for folks who need ongoing care or have complex health needs, plus 131 assisted living units and two separate memory care communities for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, and they even allow pets, like dogs, cats, birds, or fish, if you have approval, so you can maybe bring a little part of home with you. Licensed professionals such as RNs, LPNs, Certified Nurse Aides, and Certified Medication Aides offer care around the clock, handling services like diabetes management, wound care, post-surgical recovery, IV therapy, pain management, skilled respiratory care, and even tube feedings, making it possible for a wide range of health needs to be met right on site, whether it's long-term illness or you're recovering after surgery.
The community provides hospice, palliative, rehabilitation, and respite care, plus home care and adult day services, which gives you different choices if your needs change. In assisted living, people get help with things like dressing, bathing, grooming, taking medicine, getting around, and preparing meals, and staff set up personal care plans to fit each person's needs. Independent living is available for folks who want a little help but still like their freedom, and there's a full continuum of care, so you don't have to worry too much about moving if you need more help later. Memory care programs support older adults with memory loss, offering security and special activities, including early and end stage care, while the staff leads gentle programs that help with cognition.
Benedictine Living Community Regina has renovated assisted living apartments-private studios and one- or two-bedroom Heritage apartments, with options like Heritage A at 451 square feet and Heritage I at 493 square feet, plus single studios if you're looking for something cozier, each with private rooms and safety features like a 24-hour call system. You find spacious apartments, outdoor decks and patios, and colorful gardens on the property, and the staff keeps things clean and comfortable with laundry and weekly housekeeping. The dining room serves three meals a day, and guests or visitors are welcome to join you for meals and activities, since there are always groups, clubs, and life enrichment programs going on, like music therapy, arts and crafts, or community gardening. You can enjoy common spaces-dining rooms, exercise rooms, and living areas for socializing-plus beautiful, lush healing gardens where you can relax outside, while transportation is available if you don't want to drive your own car or need a ride to appointments.
The environment around Benedictine Living Community Regina feels quiet, set in a suburban residential area, which many people say gives it a small-town vibe, but the community still stays active with various social and recreational activities to keep people engaged and help with wellness. Residents' families can come by often, with open visitation and access to recreational facilities and dining venues. Overall, Benedictine Living Community Regina focuses on complete well-being-mind, body, and spirit-while providing a safe place that many older people call home, with services guided by decades of compassionate Catholic caregiving.
