Shakopee Friendship Manor

Shakopee Friendship Manor, located in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a family-owned and operated senior living community set on a single level, so you won't need to worry about stairs or elevators, and they secure the building each evening for safety and peace of mind, which helps a lot especially if someone moves about at night. The facility has a licensed capacity of 80 beds, with residents living in spacious private rooms that have easy access to a courtyard filled with trees and flowers, making it feel homelike and comfortable when you want to get some fresh air. The staff have a reputation for being joyful, kind, and helpful, always ready to help with things like bathing, dressing, walking, laundry, or just giving a hand, and there's always a nurse at the nurses station, plus personal care assistants around for whatever help a resident might need, whether it's help with grooming, toileting, or moving around with a wheelchair. Shakopee Friendship Manor offers assisted living for those who need daily support, as well as nursing home services for elders who have more complex needs, and their skilled nursing care also covers therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus wound care management, together with comfort and hospice care for residents with advanced conditions. There's memory care for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, designed to reduce confusion and keep people safe from wandering, and the staff work hard to keep everyone socially engaged through award-winning activities, crafts, and wellness programs that help with mental and physical health. Residents can choose independent living options if they're still active and want a more social, worry-free life, and for those who prefer staying in their own homes there's a home care program that sends trained aides to help with personal tasks and companionship. The facility's nutrition-focused meals are made by chefs and meal planners, so residents get good, balanced food for their health, and there's always the option for religious and special diets. Residents can take part in group activities in the lounge or activity room, enjoy the fitness center, or relax in the salon or barbershop, and they get access to services like laundry, housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation for outings or appointments, with washers, dryers, cable TV, internet, and guest parking easily available for comfort and easy living. The environment here is very welcoming, with a focus on the residents' quality of life, including spiritual, psychological, and physical needs met through purposeful design and custom programs that let people age with dignity while involving families and volunteers in the everyday community life.