Harmony Gardens Senior Living sits on seven acres right in Maplewood, near St. Paul, with two connected buildings offering many levels of care so a person can stay if their needs change, and it feels like a small neighborhood the way the outdoor walking paths wind around gardens, a courtyard, and the sun rooms and decks where people often meet for a chat or a game, and the rooms are spacious, well-kept, with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, some with washers and dryers close by, and there's always Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and cable TV throughout. The staff at Harmony Gardens try hard to be attentive and compassionate, working with respect for each resident's independence while providing help where it's needed, and the care options range from independent living for those who want to downsize and stay active, to assisted living with help on things like bathing and meals, to memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, where they've got special safety features and trained caregivers on staff for those needs. The community provides 24-hour skilled nursing in the Lyngblomsten Care Center for longer-term or short-term stays, including rehab after hospital visits, and there's daily help with medications, blood sugar checks for diabetes, physical therapy, and even Parkinson's and behavioral support services, and they allow people to "age in place" so you do not have to move again as your health changes.
Dining happens in a restaurant-style setting, sometimes with a professional chef making special or organic and allergy-friendly meals, and the activity calendar includes arts and crafts, education talks, fitness center classes, happy hours, movies, games, walking groups, and health programs, with lots of room to gather indoors or outside. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are handled by staff, and there are extra touches like a beauty and barber shop, library, chapel for worship, computer access, parking, guest spaces, cable TV in rooms, and scheduled rides for trips or errands. There's a full security system, 24-hour staff on call, and features like grab bars and a sprinkler system for safety, plus they make the move-in process easier with personalized help and some waiting list guidance. Harmony Gardens calls itself a ministry of compassionate care, built on Christian values, and tries to preserve each person's dignity, offering family support and outreach programs along with amenities that help people stay engaged, like the billiards room and fitness area, fireside lounge, spa, and organized outings. Friends and families can keep up through their online presence, and the staff includes some multilingual caregivers for extra support. The place feels steady and well-run, with many options for seniors who need independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing, all under one roof, so you don't have to start over when your health shifts, and the grounds are well cared for, clean, and set up to make daily life comfortable and safe for folks as they age.
