Elder Homestead sits on the corner of Highway 7 and Hopkins Crossroad in Hopkins, Minnesota, in a building with 19th-century farmhouse charm, bright floor plans, cozy parlors, and spacious gathering spots where residents like to spend time together or with visitors, and it offers privacy and security in all assisted living apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units with kitchenettes and private bathrooms with step-in showers and grab-bars. The community provides care for people who need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, and moving around, while also caring for those with Alzheimer's or dementia in a managed-access memory care neighborhood with a secured building and mentally-engaging activities, and skilled staff are on site 24/7 to help where needed. Residents can choose living arrangements that fit how much help they want, with care plans made in partnership with them, their families, and doctors, so everyone gets the right support whether for independent living, assisted living, or memory care, and those who need more medical help have access to in-house skilled nursing, physician services, X-rays, medication management, and even hospice for end-of-life care.
The facility has a warm, home-like environment, and tries to treat everyone with respect and dignity, offering things that matter to people such as restaurant-style meals served all day in a dedicated dining room, options for special diets, help with laundry and dry cleaning, free transportation for outings and doctor visits, and housekeeping services to keep things tidy. Residents can take part in activities both on-site and out in the community, with programs to support the mind, social and devotional gatherings, movie nights, time in the game room or library, walking trails, screened-in porches, and spaces for relaxing indoors or outside, and there's also a fitness and wellness room. The staff knows pets are important for some people, so they allow pets, and the community aims to help residents stay as independent as possible while providing the help they need. Memory care residents get specialized programs focused on wellness and mental engagement, with security measures to keep everyone safe. In addition to assistance with daily living, Elder Homestead offers help for those who have trouble moving, as well as rehabilitation and end-of-life services, and there's move-in coordination to make the transition easier for new residents. With a high community rating from reviewers and a focus on personal attention, empathy, and compassion, Elder Homestead tries to provide a comfortable, safe place for seniors to live, socialize, and get the care they need.
