Holly Ridge Manor by Minnewaska Community Health Services sits in Starbuck, Minnesota, with a long history reaching back to 1958 as the original Minnewaska Lutheran Home, and over the years the place has grown and now includes a variety of living options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so folks can find something that matches their needs as those needs change. The facility, built in 1989 and recently expanded, includes rooms ranging from studios to one- and two-bedrooms, some furnished, and there's wheelchair access everywhere and help with getting around or transferring from bed to chair when needed. The staff offer help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and there's a 24-hour call system and round-the-clock supervision so residents can get assistance any time they need it. The memory care unit, called Glacial Trails Memory Care, is set up for folks who need more focused support, and there are also home care services and connections with healthcare groups to coordinate care if people want to stay in familiar surroundings.
Meals get served three times a day in the dining room with snacks along the way, and for those with special diets or allergies-like diabetes or other restrictions-meals get made to match. There's an all-day dining option, too, which is good for people who like to eat on their own schedule. People can spend time in the common rooms, join movie nights or resident-run activities, use the arts and crafts room, or enjoy gardening in the outdoor garden boxes or sit on the sun porch, and it's easy to get outside since walking paths run around the property. Residents get access to an on-site barber or salon, and there are transportation options available for errands or medical visits. Staff can help with move-in arrangements and keep up with laundry and housekeeping, and all utilities like heat, water, electricity, and garbage are included, with things like telephone, cable TV, and Wi-Fi available for an extra fee if people want that. Every apartment has a telephone and an emergency alert system in place for safety, and the community is non-profit and faith-based, serving seniors all across West Central Minnesota with a focus on a safe, close-knit atmosphere. The place is connected to other facilities, such as Country View Senior Living, Prairieview Place, Minnewaska Apartments, and Traverse Care Center, and offers therapy as well through Minnewaska Therapy Services, whether that's inpatient or outpatient. While the average community rating lands at 1 out of 10, the community continues to offer a mix of support, connection, and comfort for older adults who want different levels of care in one spot.
