Episcopal Homes of Minnesota has a long-standing reputation for offering a wide range of senior living services right in Saint Paul, with a 4.4 rating from 79 reviews, and it's tied to the Episcopal Homes network, which includes places and programs like The Terrace at Iris Park, Cornelia House, The Gardens, and the Episcopal Church Home, so you're looking at a place that really covers retirement communities, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and long-term care all in one campus. Residents find tailored options, whether they need independent living, senior apartments, affordable housing, or more specialized help-like memory care at Katy's Cottage or round-the-clock support in The Gardens' Green House model, plus there's skilled nursing and a Transitional Care Center for rehabilitation or recovery after illness or surgery. The campus is right near the Fairview Avenue Light Rail and connects to revitalized Iris Park, and the Village Greenway runs through with secure, peaceful landscaped walking paths, water features, and benches that make for a pleasant outdoor space to sit and visit or just enjoy fresh air, and there's underground parking if you need it.
Apartments come in different floor plans-studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms-and all of them have weekly housekeeping and basic laundry service, with utilities bundled in except for the phone, so things are streamlined for seniors who just want to live with less fuss, and there's a meal plan that uses a Meal Credit System so people can pick where and when to eat, whether it's The Bistro, The Cafe, Parkside Dining Room, Terrace Grille, or Watter's Pub, since meals and social time have a big role here. Community life keeps people busy, since there's a Resident Life program, on-site chaplains and worship services in chapels, formal Family Living and Dining Rooms for gatherings, activity rooms, a library and a media center, and a movie theater where movies play regularly, and the same goes for a fitness center, warm water therapy pool, plus a salon and spa.
The campus has a Village Plaza that brings together a café, a gifts and sundries shop, a Pub Room, and another small theater, which adds to everyday convenience, and shopping and cafe spaces mean you don't have to leave the grounds unless you want to. There's also a bus for off-campus shopping or outings, and the grounds include rooftop gardens, greenways, and spaces for creative ventures. The staff keeps things running smoothly through professional on-site management and service coordination, and they're present for medication help, personal care, skilled nursing, and memory care services 24/7 if needed, which gives some peace of mind to families. The Resident Life and wellbeing programs focus on activities, spiritual life, and creative projects, while monthly concerts and community events break up the routine and give people something to look forward to, while councils and community input help keep everyone connected. Affordable senior living is available at Cornelia House, Carty Heights, Kings Crossing, Midway Pointe, and Seabury, meeting HUD requirements and including amenities like community rooms, lounges, libraries, and computer access, so different budgets are addressed, and enrichment opportunities come with support from the Episcopal Homes Foundation.
The campus culture tries to involve residents, families, and staff to foster a true sense of community, with Kinder Village Child Care on site bringing in some intergenerational activity, and the team focuses on person-centered care, always making dignity and comfort a main goal. Hospice care is an option through the Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale and the Beyond Hospice program, both offering end-of-life support in calming settings either at home or in a dedicated hospice house. Policies promise fairness and non-discrimination on many grounds, and visitors are welcome for tours to get a feel for what daily life is like, so folks can see the spaces, meet staff, and talk to neighbors to decide if one of these communities fits.
