The Lodge Of Mendota Hts

The Lodge Of Mendota Hts sits in a quiet neighborhood near the Village of Mendota Heights, just a few minutes south of St. Paul and close to Friendly Marsh Park, so people here can step outside for fresh air or stroll garden paths if they want, and if you're looking for somewhere that's peaceful but still close to local shops, this fits the bill. The community has only seven private bedrooms, each fully furnished but with space for some personal touches, and the house feels cozy with its large informal seating areas on each floor, a warm open kitchen and dining area for sharing meals, plus a front entrance and living room as shared spaces for quiet visits or group gatherings. Residents have access to 24-hour awake nursing care with a care staff always on hand, there's a nurse on-call day and night along with a rounding nurse, and on-site physician services can be arranged for more support when needed. The Lodge accepts a range of payment options including CADI Waiver, Brain Injury Waiver, Private Pay and Elderly Waiver, and they've got room for folks with higher care needs or complex situations, so General Cares, Complex Cares, Disability, Hospice, and memory care are all available. The day-to-day help covers bathing, dressing, medication management, housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning, meal preparation including special diets like gluten-free or diabetic-friendly options, and transportation for medical appointments or outings when needed, so families don't have to juggle as much. Residents can get involved in daily activities, whether they're community-sponsored or run by residents themselves; there are arts rooms, walking paths, scheduled events, and a Community Engagement Specialist to keep things interesting. Safety comes from a 24-hour call system, emergency alert systems, and regular supervision, and if you need a haircut or a trim, salon and barber services are also on-site. With its small size and calm atmosphere, The Lodge tries to feel more like a home than a big institution, with lots of light, easy spaces for folks to gather, and a staff that coordinates with healthcare providers to make sure needs are met from day to day and as things change. Different studio layouts are available, with an estimated cost around $2,827 for a room, and the facility offers help with move-in coordination and questions about services or pricing so new residents or their families can figure out their options with less stress. The sense here is calm, straightforward support-meals, help with daily life, visits with neighbors, and space to enjoy some quiet or activities, all under a flexible care plan that can change if a resident's needs change.