Project Caring Residential Assisted Living sits on two and a half acres in Stillwater, Minnesota, tucked on the west bank of the St. Croix River, with quiet rural surroundings and natural views from every private bedroom in the home. This place has a small, home-like setting where staff provide personalized care twenty-four hours a day, with trained caregivers and a nurse liaison who coordinates health care with other medical specialists, and a registered nurse who checks each resident's needs on a regular basis. Residents can have private rooms with shared bathrooms, most rooms have DirectTV and high-speed Wi-Fi, and the building stays smoke-free in all private and public indoor areas.
The care offered covers assisted living needs, Alzheimer's care, hospice, respite, short-term rehab, and help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication setup and administration, and transfers. Staff stay awake and ready at all hours, helping with walking, toileting, hygiene, and more, and there's always someone around to help in an emergency or small daily challenge. They cook three balanced meals every day using menus prepared by a chef and dietician, make fresh snacks, and pay attention to individual meal preferences. Residents can eat at the kitchen table with others or in their rooms if they prefer.
There's a regular schedule of activities on and off site to keep folks engaged, which might include parties, exercises, trips to the Stillwater Senior Center, outings to Lake Elmo Regional Park, and visits from foster dogs. Daily housekeepers help keep everything tidy; laundry and linen cleaning get done as part of regular service. Outdoor walking paths and garden spots offer a spot for fresh air and quiet; indoor common rooms have TVs, books, and puzzles, and people often gather to read, talk, or relax together. Residents can bring pets, use the beauty or barber shop onsite, and have doctor, nurse, podiatrist, dentist, and therapy visits arranged as needed.
Transportation is available for appointments, therapy, or social outings, the facility handles both complimentary and cost-based rides, and resident parking is available. The location makes it easy to get to local hospitals and community centers. The house aims to offer a family atmosphere, respect residents' input for meals and activities, and create a comfortable, safe spot for men and women needing extra help as they age. Staff focus on treating every person with dignity, offering support with small day-to-day tasks or more complex medical needs, all wrapped up in the calm of a country neighborhood.
