Main Street Lodge in Minneapolis, MN is an assisted living facility serving adults aged 62 and up who want a safe and friendly alternative to living alone, and it's got a straightforward layout that makes getting around easier for residents, especially with open architecture, big windows, and inviting porch spaces that help bring everyone together. Folks can choose from bright, spacious apartments with their own private kitchenettes, living room, bedroom, and roll-in shower bathroom, and every apartment has a portable emergency call system for safety, with 24-hour protective oversight and daily safety checks in place. Residents of all faiths are welcome, and the community has a strong Catholic connection, being directly linked to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and Albert J. Hofstede Care Center, so people can attend daily mass, prayer services, or visit with an onsite chaplain, but plenty of pastoral care and spiritual nurturing is available each day for anyone who needs it. The staff are described as friendly and kind, helping residents with daily living activities and providing regular wellness clinics from trained nurses every week, and there's also access to therapies and adult day programs for recovery and overall health.
Main Street Lodge has independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing under one roof, so people can get help as their needs change, and residents can move to other buildings in the Catholic Eldercare community if space is available. The facility works hard to foster what they call an "ageless spirit" by offering lots of engaging and cultural activities, like creativity programs, exercise classes, outings for shopping, entertainment, and a well-stocked library, so people can stay engaged, connected, and social. Residents get two meals a day served restaurant-style in the dining room, with a professional chef in charge and the option for room service or private dining when families come to visit, and folks can add extras to their monthly rent to customize things like hair salon visits, massage therapy, or special breakfast plans.
The common areas at Main Street Lodge are bright and cheery, with both indoor and outdoor spaces like raised gardening beds and outside patio gardens, and there are fireplaces, a chapel for devotion, and lots of spaces to gather with friends or family. Housekeeping, laundry, and grocery help come included, with two weekly loads of linen laundry and weekly cleaning so people don't have to worry about chores. There's transportation by bus and car for appointments or group shopping trips, as well as resident parking if someone still drives. People talk about the spirit of the place, since there's always something to do, and activities are designed to help prevent loneliness, keep the mind sharp, nurture the body, and lift the spirit, no matter what a person's faith background is. With easy access to Twin Cities families in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood, Main Street Lodge tries to offer both comfort and the right mix of independence and support, and because it's a verified community, families know it meets some important standards. The facility has received a 5.0 rating from four reviews and is recognized for its simple setup, warm environment, and dedication to each person's overall well-being-helping people hold onto their routines, friendships, faith, and favorite pastimes.
