Scandia Eldercare East, at 13690 205th St N in Scandia, MN, sits on nearly seven acres where you can see wildlife and enjoy natural surroundings, and they've been licensed and providing care since 2010. This place offers all sorts of senior living options, like senior apartments, residential care homes with names you might hear-Willows Bend Senior Living, Shoreview Senior Living, or Serenity Hands-as well as retirement homes and a full range of services like assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, nursing home care, respite care, hospice, and even home care if someone wants to stay put. Folks there can also use adult daycare services or seek guidance from local expert advisors, a service that's free to families and carries a high 4.6-star rating from over 3,400 reviews and a 9.5 resident and family review score, and got recognized as a "Best of Senior Living" community for their consistent care and activities.
The community has rooms equipped with Wi-Fi, cable television, regular maid service, and a formal dining room, plus pet-friendly spaces for people who want their animals close, all with common areas made handicap accessible, and there's always a staff member available, day or night. Their smaller, home-like setting helps residents feel comfortable, and Scandia Eldercare East helps with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, medication management, and laundry. There's a strong focus on matching support to each resident's needs so independence and dignity are preserved, and those with Alzheimer's or other dementia can get specialized memory care, in environments built to help reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There are healthy meals prepared with care, and they'll provide snacks, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, and low sodium or diabetic options. For people who need extra medical help, staff provide high-level care for conditions like diabetes and incontinence, and medical services such as podiatry and medication support are available. Each resident has the chance for transportation if needed, as well as parking for those who still drive, and the calendar's full of social, educational, and physical activities that help keep people on their feet and involved. The staff have built a community known for compassion, kindness, and respect, and many like the smaller, peaceful environment over larger senior facilities. The grounds let people see nature and wildlife, while still having all the support and care that's needed as people age.
