Olu's Home in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a small assisted living community that has room for up to 21 residents and offers a comfortable, secure environment with plenty of features to help seniors feel at ease in their day-to-day routines. Residents get options like assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, respite stays, and continuing care, all handled by a dedicated care team. Care includes help with bathing, dressing, getting around, and taking medicine, and the staff stays on-site at all hours to make sure everyone has the assistance they need. Olu's Home uses some special names for rooms and programs, like the Serenity Room for quiet reflection, and the Empowerment Program, which helps residents work on independence and preparing for future transitions, plus Step-Up to Success for building confidence and daily skills. There's also special focus on mental wellness and diabetes management, with care plans tailored for every resident and coordination with outside healthcare providers if needed.
The campus is built with comfort and safety in mind and has accessible features for people with different mobility needs. Residents live in fully furnished rooms with cable or satellite TV, kitchenettes, telephones, and high-speed Wi-Fi, so everyone can stay connected, and every room has a 24-hour emergency call system. Scheduled transportation gets residents to medical appointments when needed, and staff assists with moving in, laundry, and keeping things tidy. Shared spaces include a dining room for meals, gardens and walking paths for fresh air, a spot for movie nights, an arts room, and comfortable common areas for group activities, relaxation, and socializing. There's even a barber or beauty salon on site. Those who want to get involved in the community can take part in enrichment activities, hands-on learning, movie nights, and resident-planned events. Olu's Home kitchen staff can take care of special dietary needs, while all meals are served in the communal dining room. Housekeepers keep everything clean, and laundry gets taken care of, so residents can spend their time on the things they enjoy. For extra support, Olu's Home also offers home care assistance in clients' homes or local communities. Everything's set up to give each person the kind of help they want and need, aiming for safety, dignity, and as much independence as possible.