Empower Center Care sits in Saint Paul at 1109 Hazel St N, providing senior living where people find help with daily needs and a caring environment right from the start, with immediate availability for CADI and Elderly Waivers and flexible, month-to-month options, so you don't have to wait long to settle in. The center's been around since 2004, with Sunlight Services LLC as the business name, and has an A+ rating from the BBB, though it isn't BBB accredited, and gets regular oversight from the Minnesota Department of Health to help keep everything running smoothly. The management team, including Ms. Ker Vue, Kou Vang, and Tom C Vang, plus staff like Housing Managers, Directors of Nursing, Direct Support Staff, and Licensed Practical Nurses, make sure residents get person-centered, respectful care, and there are two chefs ready to cook up international dishes for a range of dietary needs. Each of the 24 private studio apartments comes with its own air conditioning, all-inclusive utilities, a 24-hour emergency call system, and access to gardens and common rooms, which gives folks space to relax, socialize, or join group exercise and crafts.
Residents at Empower Center Care see nurses and trained caregivers on hand day and night, offering help with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication, housekeeping, and mobility, with daily wellness checks, so everyone gets steady support without losing their sense of independence or dignity, and the staff really seem to care about treating everyone like family. Safety stays a priority, with controlled entry, advanced fire systems, and supervision for residents-especially those needing memory care for dementia or mild cognitive issues, who get extra activity help and a secure setup, with no waiting period for waivers after you're assessed. The place doesn't fuss over menus-meals are home-cooked by a talented team, adjusted to fit special diets like diabetic, heart-healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free, while snacks and drinks show up throughout the day, and menus switch out for seasonal favorites, always aiming to keep dining social and satisfying. Residents spend time on a wide mix of activities, from yoga, fitness, and walking outside to art projects, movie nights, bingo, puzzles, cultural celebrations, outings to the park, museums, or theaters, and community dinners, which gives everyone a chance to connect and stay engaged with something familiar or new.
Cleaning staff keep things tidy, laundry gets taken care of, and transportation is sorted for medical visits, errands, or outings, so daily life feels straightforward and as stress-free as possible. The Empower Center Care team has years of senior care experience, speaks English, accepts service animals, and tries to create a wholesome, family-like atmosphere that encourages friendships and honors everyone's background, as cultural classes, memory games, talent shows, and holiday parties bring folks together. With both private space and shared rooms, easy digital access to information, a welcoming sunroom, and support for independent, assisted, memory, long-term, and hospice care, Empower Center Care stands as a steady, practical choice for seniors and their families, balancing safety, dependable care, and a sense of belonging.
