Gianna Homes - Sursum Corda in Minnetonka focuses on respectful, person-centered memory care for people living with Alzheimer's, dementia, Lewy Body, Parkinson's, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Sursum Corda's home sits on a quiet 1½ acre wooded lot in a residential neighborhood, so residents see deer, walk paths by the garden and fountain, and watch the seasons change from the four-season porch or sunny living room. The home's 10 beds are all on the main level, with both private and semi-private rooms, and there's an elevator down to a big family room, chapel, laundry, office, and an extra bathroom. Sursum Corda emphasizes a calm, home-like environment with natural light, soothing colors, and easy-to-use layouts, plus extra-wide walkways and handrails throughout, which really helps those who need support moving around or using wheelchairs.
The community provides 24-hour supervision with a high staff-to-resident ratio, and there's a full-time on-site registered nurse who manages medical care, medication, and support for bathing, dressing, moving, and transfers, even for two-person assist and Hoyer lifts. Structured daily programming covers social, sensory, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs-there's music, movement and art therapy, Bible studies, fitness and salon services, movie nights, outings, and family events like barbecues and holidays. Meals are home-cooked and offered in the dining room, with attention to allergies and diabetes, and they'll work with Medicaid when needed. Rooms come furnished, all have emergency alert systems, and there's Wi-Fi in every unit, with regular housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance. Sursum Corda welcomes pets, has guest parking, and encourages families to visit, join in meals, or take part in celebrations.
Gianna Homes has provided care since 1999 as a not-for-profit, aiming to preserve the dignity of every resident and create a setting that honors God, nurtures family, and builds genuine friendships. The setting feels familiar and supportive for seniors facing memory loss. Staff help with activities of daily life and the home offers both assisted living and dedicated hospice care, which means people can stay here even as care needs increase toward the end of life. The organization also runs Gladys' Place in Plymouth, which opened in 2014 and adds to their capacity for memory care. All programs and spaces center on helping residents experience a positive, safe, and engaged daily life, with professionals guiding activities and care tailored for individuals at every stage of memory loss.
