Lutheran Social Service offers a wide range of senior care choices if you're looking for something where you can age in place, and they're especially known for being faith-based and focusing on people's needs first. They've got Continuing Care Retirement Communities where seniors can move between independent living and full nursing care as their needs change, and they have board and care homes in quiet residential neighborhoods if you'd rather have a smaller, more home-like setting with daily help for just a few people living together. They run senior living communities that include different levels of care, starting from independent living where active seniors get a maintenance-free life with things like housekeeping, meals, and lots of community activities, plus you can get more support if you need it, like with medications or bathing, all the way up to skilled nursing where there's round-the-clock care for people with health problems that need more attention, such as wound care or rehabilitation.
They've also got memory care communities if someone has Alzheimer's or dementia, which means there's extra safety, special programs, and 24-hour help. Assisted living communities give just enough hands-on care so people can stay independent, with help for things like dressing or getting around, and they have a system in place so there's always someone nearby if needed. Lutheran Social Service really puts thought into social well-being, offering resident-run activities, movie nights, a garden, walking paths, and a dining room, and people can join spiritual services since it's a faith-based place. They offer more than just living spaces-there's case management, counseling, crisis help, and home care options in nearby towns like Albany and Richmond; everything's licensed by city, county, or the state, and they run over 300 related organizations. You'll find a mix of private and shared rooms, fully furnished, with help moving in if needed, and transportation's available for errands or appointments, which can bring peace of mind for families.
They're close to healthcare offices, stores, restaurants, and parks, so it's easy for residents to get what they need or enjoy the community, and they'll accommodate special diets and provide meals if someone needs that. Lutheran Social Service also offers programs for people with disabilities, mental health support, and community outreach, and there's help for vulnerable and low-income folks through housing support, family counseling, and other social services. Assisted living services at the main Melrose, Minnesota location start at an estimated $3,500 a month, and the support includes medication help, help with everyday tasks, and emergency call systems that work 24/7, and there are faith-based programs, arts rooms, barbers, and salons, all designed with care for comfort and dignity. All these services reflect a mission to serve both older adults and the wider community with compassion, making sure there are different options to fit many needs and stages of life.
