Emerald Crest of Minnetonka

Emerald Crest Of Minnetonka cares for seniors by providing housing, daily assistance, and several types of care, focusing strongly on memory care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, and they set up their memory care in small group homes which they call Vine House for early-stage, Spring House for middle-stage, and Marigold House for late-stage, and in these houses residents get 24-hour support, medication management, specialized programs like memory games and activities designed to help them enjoy each day, and staff help with bathing, dressing, eating, and moving around when someone needs it while aiming to support residents' independence as much as possible. Care plans are made for each person, so meals, personal care, medication help, and even specialized diets for allergies or diabetes are tailored for individual needs, and professional therapists and doctors visit the site regularly to handle health concerns, so families know their loved ones are being watched over and checked on. Residents can join exercise classes, music, crafts, and enjoy daily routines which keep everyone engaged, and there's always someone on staff at all hours, along with an emergency alert system for added safety. Rooms come fully furnished and often have kitchenettes, cable, Wi-Fi, and phones, and housekeeping with linen and laundry is taken care of, and there are plenty of community spaces like a dining room, salon, clubhouse, arts room, movie night area, and outdoor gardens with paths to walk, and those who want spiritual support can find it through programs for both residents and families. They arrange rides for doctor visits, help coordinate moving in, and offer both long-term and short-term stays if someone needs respite care after the hospital, and there's some support for people needing hospice, home health, or referrals as well. They provide assisted living services where most people have a private living space, sometimes with a kitchenette, so people still have privacy while knowing help is always nearby for things like showering, getting dressed, or taking medicine. Licensed services are checked by state and local groups like the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, and Emerald Crest Of Minnetonka doesn't take Medicare, but its team works to deliver care with respect for dignity, comfort, and helping each person feel like part of a community, and with their non-ambulatory care and memory care focus, they fit seniors with a range of care needs, from those who want to stay independent to those who need more hands-on help as memory changes happen, and overall the variety of programs, the three specialized memory care houses, community activities, and attention to personal care details are what set this place apart.

Emerald Crest of Minnetonka is managed by Cassia.

Founded in 2018 through the merger of Augustana Care (est. 1918) and Elim Care (est. 1917), Cassia is a faith-based nonprofit headquartered in Edina, Minnesota. Operating 24 communities across Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Colorado, and Florida, Cassia provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and community services.