Wilder Assisted Living Program sits in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and serves older adults, especially those who meet public housing rules at the Ravoux Hi-Rise or are 62 or older at Hamline Hi-Rise. The program focuses on assisted living care, allowing people to stay in their own apartments while getting help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation, including special diets for things like diabetes or allergies. Residents can enjoy fully furnished, handicapped-accessible units with kitchenettes, phone, cable, and wifi, and staff are around 24 hours a day with a call system in place for emergencies. There's housekeeping, laundry, and linen service, plus dry cleaning if that's needed. People who can't get meals for themselves can get Meals on Wheels, a weekday meal delivery service for adults 50 and older with limited mobility.
Wilder offers care management and caregiver consultation from licensed gerontological social workers. They help with decisions about housing, financial or legal matters, dementia and memory loss, and also offer support to caregivers through respite, training, and personalized services to help families cope with stress and learn new skills. Caregivers can attend education programs and find tools and resources aimed at support and emotional well-being.
Older adults here can find a barber or salon on-site, a dining room, library, common areas, a garden, walking paths, arts room, and organized activities like church services, movie nights, games, bookmobile visits, and holiday parties, all meant to keep residents active and social. Staff help arrange rides to doctor's appointments and there's transportation and parking for those who need it. The Wilder program puts a strong focus on safety, stability, independence, and personal choice.
There's also support for people with mental health and substance use challenges, and a Center for Social Healing. Wilder Assisted Living Program supports community involvement with volunteer opportunities, public policy advocacy, and events. Wilder manages research and resources, including a research library and the Minnesota Homeless Study, and runs projects like the African American Babies Coalition and Saint Paul Promise. Pricing starts at $4,857 per month. The program works to be financially responsible and led by a board of directors, putting an emphasis on cultural awareness, compassion, and equity for all Minnesotans.
