Scenic Hills Alternative Care sits in St. Paul, Minnesota, near the Greater Eastside and close to the Battle Creek area, where you'll find mostly middle-class neighborhoods and lots of families, and the place itself has about 90 units though some of the buildings hold as few as 32 beds and others up to 117, as the facility runs several care homes and senior housing options both in St. Paul and nearby places like Maplewood and Lake Elmo. Scenic Hills Alternative Care offers many types of senior care, covering independent living, assisted living, memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, respite care for temporary needs, and skilled nursing though the facility isn't certified by Medicare so families can't use Medicare for payment here, but it does get licensed by city or state groups and is checked by local departments like Aging and Veteran's Services.
Seniors here receive 24-hour supervision and help with activities like bathing, dressing, and getting around, and there's always a staff person available because the care team includes personal care assistants, nurses like CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, and sometimes other experienced caregivers for people needing more attention, and Scenic Hills takes extra care for folks who need memory care with their safety features and special activities. Residents can use features such as furnished rooms with a kitchenette, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and a telephone, and there's a cozy main dining area where meals are made by chefs who know how to handle diets for diabetes or allergies, plus you'll find meal choices for special restrictions. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services help keep everything clean and tidy, and each room or suite has safety features and emergency call buttons.
Amenities spread through both the indoor and outdoor spaces, like gardens, walking paths, party rooms, a fitness center, an activity room, and a barber or salon, and folks can join in on arts and crafts, regular community events, educational talks, and resident-led gatherings, plus there's a mental wellness program. Scenic Hills also has move-in coordination to help people get settled, transportation for doctor's visits, and staff to coordinate care with each person's own healthcare providers including medication and diabetes management. The place is intended to give a homey feeling where seniors can have privacy but also mix with others, and the spaces are designed to be safe, comfortable, and allow some independence when possible, with constant supervision for those needing it, all in a community with about 40,000 neighbors nearby and access to other senior care choices in the Twin Cities metro area. The online platform connects caregivers and nurses to jobs, and both staff and residents benefit from scheduled activities and strong care plans focused on health, social engagement, and peace of mind for families looking for a reliable place for their loved ones.
