Scenic Hills Alternative Care 5 is a small senior living community in St. Paul, Minnesota, with only five licensed beds, so you'll find it has an intimate and peaceful atmosphere instead of crowds, and the staff know residents by name and pay close attention to their needs. This assisted living facility serves seniors needing help with daily chores, medical monitoring, meals, medication management, and simple things like bathing and dressing, and they keep staff on-site 24 hours a day so someone's always around if you need help or support. The place has a focus on alternative care, so the staff use some specialized health and wellness services and holistic approaches, and they work with residents' healthcare providers to make sure everyone's care stays organized and personal. You'll find a memory care program called "The Moments of Lakeville Memory Care" for people needing support with memory loss. The facility also offers respite care for short stays, giving family caregivers a break when needed.
Residents can keep small pets, and family pets can visit, which adds to the home-like feeling. The community gives people a choice of activities like movie nights, bingo, arts and crafts, health programs, and supervised outings, all to help folks stay active and social, and they've got an emergency alert system, telephone in rooms, and safety features made for seniors. Meals are included, with options for special diets like diabetes or food allergies, and you can eat in the dining room or use the all-day dining option if your schedule doesn't fit the standard times. There's transportation for medical appointments or local outings, and laundry and housekeeping are also included, which takes the pressure off residents.
Rooms come furnished, and the common areas stay clean and comfortable, with places to walk outside, a garden, and a yard to enjoy the fresh air. Medical care includes things like physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatric support, and wound care. The building's licensed by the state, so people can feel safer knowing there are standards. Monthly prices for assisted living start at $4,670, but Scenic Hills Alternative Care 5 doesn't take Medicare unless they're certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The staff try hard to make the space warm, welcoming, and supportive, and focus on helping each person feel respected while staying as independent as possible.
