Solbakken, Inc. in Maple Grove, Minnesota, offers assisted living, memory care, independent living, residential care home, and nursing services for older adults and those needing help with daily living or those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and the community has both short-term respite and hospice care for people who need it, and you'll see they've got private and semi-private rooms you can decorate yourself with things from home, and there's wheelchair accessible showers and tubs for folks who need them, with every room set up with a phone, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and even some with kitchenettes or private baths if you want more independence but still need a support system, and if you have dietary restrictions like diabetes or allergies, they're ready to handle meal planning for you, and you can enjoy their all-day dining and take meals in the dining room, and if you're looking for faith-based services, they offer daily devotional readings, so everyone feels part of a caring community.
You'll find hallways and bathrooms set up with safety features like handrails, sprinklers, and alert systems, and there's a strong focus on making all areas, like gardens and walking paths, easy for walkers and wheelchairs, and smoking isn't allowed anywhere inside, but pets are welcome to live with residents who wish to have them, which adds a nice touch for animal lovers, and every home is kept clean with regular housekeeping and laundry, and staff help with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, laundry, and medicine reminders, and nurses are there for special health needs like wound care, diabetic support, or help with incontinence, with podiatrists, doctors, and therapists on call if needed.
The staff are trained to help people with memory loss and offer detailed care plans for those in memory care, and there are activity coordinators who keep everyone busy with trips, fitness, games, arts and crafts, ice cream outings, BBQs, holiday parties, and birthday celebrations, with spiritual and social activities on-site and off-site, and there's always someone around if you need something, day or night, so folks never feel alone, and families can choose between male only and female only housing, depending on the resident's needs, and the facility follows all local licensing and safety inspections, which gives confidence to families who worry about standards being met.
Down at Solbakken, you'll see people living at their own pace, whether enjoying beauty and barber shops, movie nights, or quietly reading in a shared lounge, and there are always health and wellness programs, opportunities for social engagement, practical amenities like parking for residents and guests, and reliable transportation for errands or outings, and the staff can even help families navigate long-term care insurance, waiting lists, or discharge planning if someone's going to move, and they'll walk you through your choices, either with a tour or virtual visit, so you know what you're choosing, and overall, it's a place for seniors who need different levels of help, but want to hold on to dignity, comfort, and a sense of belonging.
