Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato sits at 1575 Hoover Drive in North Mankato, Minnesota and people say it's known for having a home-like feeling with its own easygoing pace. This place opened its doors in 2000 and stays open around the clock, with 24-hour staffing and an emergency call system in case anyone needs help at any hour, which is something families and folks in the community look for when they can't always be there themselves. The building's kept up and has a big, well-kept look, but once inside, you notice all the small details like private decks, fireplaces, a nice aviary for bird-watching, heated underground parking, and storage space. Oak Terrace isn't huge, so it breaks up its assisted living units into smaller areas like Rollingwood Home with five units and Therese K Sexton Home South with eight units, giving residents a setting that doesn't feel crowded.
They run several locations in North Mankato, including Oak Terrace West right down the way at 1570 Tower Blvd and Rollingwood Home at 2203 Rolling Green Lane, plus a few others outside of town, all run by the same family and under the same ownership, and everything's covered under License #30836 with oversight from the Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Human Services, which covers safety rules and care standards. Oak Terrace covers a wide range of care, from independent living with maintenance-free apartments and a bunch of social events, all the way up to assisted living and specialized memory care for folks with Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia-memory care's set up so residents who might wander or get confused have extra security and staff who know how to help, and the building's designed for that too.
The staff's around all day and night, and people who live there get help with things like bathing, dressing, handling medicines, health monitoring, and even diabetic or incontinence care if they need it. Meals are made by a kitchen staff and meal planners-they serve three home-cooked meals every day, and they can handle special diets if a doctor calls for it, which helps folks stay healthy and comfortable. Recreational activities run by a full-time activities director happen both on-site and off-site, and there's a wide choice-from movie nights in their little theater to exercise classes and walks outside, or devotional and social programs, plus spots to visit like the church, beauty parlor, library, internet lounge and bar, and plenty of community or gathering rooms where folks can sit and chat. Visitors always mention the friendly staff, and the way people working there show patience, cheer, and kindness with residents, and that stands out when you hear stories from families and staff alike.
Along with assisted living, Oak Terrace West is right down the hall for those who want independent living without a lot of chores, and folks can move between different levels of care if their health needs change, which is what's called a continuum of care campus. The group also includes homes in Gaylord and Jordan, but this North Mankato spot keeps its focus on giving seniors a safe, steady place to live with support that fits each person's needs. The setup works best for people who need some help but want to keep living much of their own life and like being able to take part in social times and activities. The building's always staffed, there's a system in place for emergencies, and there's plenty of space for gathering, relaxing, and staying active, with quiet spots too. Everything they do seems to lean toward helping seniors live in comfort, with care and value, though there's not much more public information available about details inside, so most folks learn more by visiting or talking with someone from the community.
