Central Towers

Central Towers sits in downtown St. Paul, right next to the Fitzgerald Theater, and you can see some pretty nice views of the city and even the Minnesota State Capitol from there, so it's right in the middle of it all, and you get easy skyway access to churches, shopping, restaurants, and everything else downtown, and the two tall buildings really stand out on Exchange Street. There are 11 floors and 194 apartments, with studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms available-each one comes with a private bath and individual climate control, and the apartments all have kitchens with a stove and refrigerator, which is good if you like to cook at home, though the community also has all-day dining, room service, guest meals, and two meals daily with an optional third, plus meal services for special diets and allergy or diabetes needs, and you can bring a guest to eat with you if you want, too. The building is wheelchair accessible and has a controlled entrance and garage parking, and pets under 20 pounds are allowed for a deposit if you follow guidelines. You can choose your own apartment style-there are single and semi-private units, and there are care suites if you need more help, and storage lockers, and everything is maintenance-free, which saves a lot of hassle. The resident-run activities program gets people involved in planning and leading things like movie night, art in the arts room, billiards, group games, and crafts, and there are community-sponsored activities and opportunities for volunteering, plus music, chapel services, spiritual care, and the WINGS Wellness program that brings in classes for the mind, body, and spirit, so there's always something going on if you want it. There's a fitness center, garden, and walking paths, so you can stay active or relax outside, and inside, common areas have TVs, media rooms, and cozy corners for casual visits-plus you get a library, salons, a convenience store for quick shopping, and computers with free Wi-Fi and cable. Central Towers gives independent, assisted living, and memory care services, so you can get help with medication, bathing, dressing, mobility, mild cognitive issues, dementia, and even hospice if needed, plus there's a resident assistant on-site all the time, and in-house skilled nursing, a service coordinator, and a visiting physician or nurse practitioner for independent living residents, and if you need it, they'll coordinate with your other healthcare providers, and there's a call and response system in case of emergencies. Regular housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and maintenance keep things running smooth, and residents who can't get around easily or who don't drive anymore can use the community's transportation and parking services for shopping or going to the doctor, and family can come visit or even stay the night as there are overnight guest options, plus pets are welcome if they follow rules and pay the deposit. The building is part of Presbyterian Homes & Services and is licensed by the state, and it also offers VA benefits help and financial advice, so if you have questions about money or support, there's someone to ask. The place has a rating of 4.5 out of 8 reviews, and people like the easy access to skyways, the downtown location, and the variety of activities, so you have choices about how you want to live, whether that's meals in the dining room, help with care as needed, or joining in on movie night or chapel, and you can pick the right balance for your lifestyle as you get older.