Vermilion Senior Living

Vermilion Senior Living sits in Tower, MN, and provides both assisted and memory care for people aged 55 and older, and the place offers studio or one-bedroom apartments-with studios having enough space for basic furniture and the one-bedrooms being 540 square feet with a kitchenette and living room-and there are also four larger corner units with big picture windows, and all apartments are smoke-free and come with air conditioning, bathtubs, and Wi-Fi so people can stay comfortable. Folks living there get three home-cooked meals and snacks made fresh each day, with menu choices and in-between snacks, and there's a big dining room for everyone plus a private dining room for parties with family or friends, so meal times aim for comfort and fellowship. Caregiver staff, including licensed nurses and an RN director, are on duty all day and night, helping with medication, bathing, dressing, moving about, managing diabetes by checking blood sugar, monitoring incontinence for those who can manage on their own, and even helping non-ambulatory residents get from bed to wheelchair as needed, but they don't give insulin shots, and staff use a call pendant system for resident safety. Maintenance is handled for everyone and includes lawn care, snow shoveling, and taking out trash, so residents don't have to worry about those chores, and weekly housekeeping and laundry keep rooms tidy without much effort from anyone. People who live here have a range of activities to join, from bible study and weekly worship with frequent clergy visits to on-site gatherings, live music, Wii bowling, and even trips to local places and community service work if they like getting out, and there's a game room, a piano or organ for music, and meeting and TV lounges for smaller groups. The beauty shop and whirlpool provide comfort and relaxation, while scheduled rides help people get to medical appointments or local attractions, and mail is picked up and delivered regularly. The community, with health care and therapy visits available, supports independence as much as possible and helps people stay social, and the place allows both cats and dogs, with some rules about pet size in place. Vermilion charges a community fee and separate care-specific fees, including the possibility of respite care or fees for the level of care needed, and accepts private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and commercial insurance. Staff are usually seen as helpful and kind, making the place feel friendly, and everything's arranged to create a safe and quiet environment with opportunities for fun or restful days, depending on how someone feels.