Shorewood Senior Campus sits in Rochester, Minnesota, near Cascade Lake Park, offering housing and care for adults aged 55 and older, and they've been a nonprofit since 1999, so you'll find them with a smaller, friendly staff, and it feels a bit like a neighborhood where folks get to know each other since the place encourages community and connection. Residents can choose from independent senior apartments, assisted living apartments, Reflections dementia care apartments, and short-term respite suites, and these units come in several sizes, from studios up to three-bedroom apartments, all in a mid-rise building with indoor and outdoor spaces to relax, dine, and socialize, and they've got room sizes from 662 to 1,074 square feet, so folks can choose what suits them best. Shorewood has care at different levels, so someone can stay independent with no help, get support with daily tasks, or have around-the-clock care if facing memory loss like Alzheimer's or dementia, and the campus lets people move between care types as their needs change, which helps them stay as independent as possible without losing the sense of home.
They've named their dementia care program "Reflections Dementia Care," where private apartments offer a secure and calm setting, and trained staff are ready 24 hours a day, with registered nurses on-site every day of the week, and they pay special attention to reducing confusion and preventing wandering, so families sometimes feel more at ease. The Club at Shorewood acts as the campus's wellness center, and there you find a state-of-the-art exercise area, a warm water pool, a HydroWorx Therapy pool, and Techno Gym equipment, giving a chance for fitness and therapy that can keep folks moving, which matters more than you'd think. The Club runs fitness and wellness programs on land and in the water, and residents can join in many activities, like animal therapy, hands-on crafts, group outings, documentaries, and speakers, all to help keep minds and bodies active.
Meals come prepared with balanced, quality ingredients, and residents have fine dining options, with common rooms for gathering together, and there's a full-service beauty salon and barbershop on-site for those wanting regular haircuts or pampering without having to go far. Pets are welcome, which can be a comfort for a lot of older adults, and transportation services help folks get to appointments or shopping. The staff are often described as helpful and joyful, and it's seen in the way they run activities and daily support. For those who want to stay just a little while, maybe while recovering from something or giving a family caregiver a break, fully furnished respite and short-stay suites are available with full care and personal assistance.
Shorewood Senior Campus has won community awards like Best of Senior Living and All Star awards for care and support, and it's known locally for its pretty grounds and safe, calm setting. The amenities, such as indoor and outdoor living spaces, fitness and recreation programs, a wellness center, planned events, nutritious meal options, and a variety of apartment options, help make everyday life more comfortable. Shorewood offers all-inclusive services so residents have meals, housekeeping, transportation, activities, and care as part of their stay, and the focus is always on supporting independence, health, and friendships, so folks can stay engaged as long as possible. For more details, their website is shorewoodseniorcampus.com.
