Lifestone Health Care, Inc. sits in a quiet part of Proctor, Minnesota, at 319 7th Street, with a home-like feel and a smaller ten-bed setup that gives people a peaceful spot when home isn't safe anymore, and you start to see the good in a place small enough so folks don't get lost in the shuffle. The management, led by Chiamaka Enemuoh who's an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, runs a steady and dependable operation with a team that seems to know what it means to truly care, and that includes watching over people with tough illnesses like Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Aneurysm, Huntington Chorea, ALS, Diabetes, and folks who've had strokes, which can be hard to find sometimes in smaller places, but you get it here, with round-the-clock supervision and a 24-hour call system, so families can feel safe leaving their relatives in good hands. The place is run privately, with about 11 to 50 staff members, and offers everything from assisted living and memory care, to more independent living and even some parts that work like a nursing home when somebody starts to need more help, so you don't have to think about moving from place to place as your needs change.
You walk through the doors and see they've set up shared spaces like a dining room, a movie room, an arts room, and areas for things like resident-run activities, movie nights, and a barber or salon, so people can keep a routine, stay social, and look sharp, which matters a lot for dignity. Staff helps with bathing, dressing, transfers, and has medication management along with coordination with doctors and other healthcare providers, so you don't have to worry about the medical side slipping through the cracks. Their meals come with choices, including special diets if you've got diabetes or allergies, and folks can enjoy housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning, which keeps the day-to-day manageable. Every room is furnished, and there's a phone in each one for easy contact, which gives a sense of security since you know somebody can always reach out when they need to, and it doesn't feel like you're stuck alone.
Outside, there are walking paths and a garden, so people can get fresh air, maybe do a little gardening if that's still in them, or just sit and enjoy the quiet, and being in Proctor means you're close to hospitals, banks, shops, parks, and restaurants, so the world doesn't feel far away, even if your needs change. The activity program is community-sponsored, and the team really does seem to put focus on running programs that bring people together, help them make friends, and stay engaged, which can be hard when aging sneaks up on you. All the amenities and social perks are open to every resident, with support from staff at all hours, and the monitoring is regular so nothing gets missed if someone's condition changes. Lifestone Health Care, Inc. aims to give people who need a steady hand a place where real care means someone looking out for you, with respect for privacy and the right amount of independence, and you can tell they want every person there to feel safe, seen, and a little more at home as the days go by.
