Okalee of Medina, at 4350 Chippewa Ct in Medina, MN, offers a variety of living options for seniors, and you'll find studios along with one- and two-bedroom apartments, many with private patios, decks, or balconies, full kitchens, and cable TV, so you can settle in comfortably. They're a faith-based community, welcoming both small dogs and cats up to 40 lbs, and they host regular devotional activities too, like Bible studies, Catholic and Protestant services, and visits from chaplains or priests. There's a real sense of care here, as you can get independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even higher needs care suites for those who need extra help, with all these levels of care supported by a professional team, including a nurse on staff and round-the-clock caregivers, especially in the secured memory care area where the staff get special training.
Meals are served three times a day in the Meadowlark Dining Room, which offers chef-prepared food, and you'll find gluten-free, low sodium, and no-sugar options, plus guest meals and restaurant-style dining with room service if you prefer to eat in your apartment. Housekeeping and laundry are provided, though you're also able to do your own laundry if you want, and folks get help with medication, diabetes care, ambulatory, or even incontinence needs. Social life is encouraged, as the staff plans lots of activities, from live music and speaker events to art and cooking classes, travel seminars, and even karaoke and day trips, so people aren't just sitting around. If you enjoy being active, there's a fitness center and exercise programs, walking trails, raised garden beds, as well as billiards, arts and crafts, a ballroom, and a movie room, all designed to help folks stay engaged and well.
They've put care into the building design, with covered and guest parking, controlled entry, wheelchair and handicap access, and wide indoor spaces, plus inviting spots like the Atrium Lobby, Cattail Pub and Terrace, and indoor and outdoor common areas where you can gather with friends or family. The community also includes places like the Larkspur Salon & Barber for personal grooming, a library for reading, a game room, a TV lounge, and rooms for private dining if you want to host a special event. Okalee of Medina is managed by Lunski, Inc., a local company that's experienced in senior living, and the facility partners with Odom Rehab and Odom Health & Wellness to offer health and wellness services onsite. Transportation is available whether you use their complimentary rides, pay for extra trips, or make use of resident parking. Staff make tailored care plans for each person and keep everything running smoothly during open hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, staying closed on weekends. The community gives seniors a secure, thoughtfully designed place to live, with many ways to get care and connect with others.
