Lakeshore Assisted Living and Rehabilitation sits on a pleasant campus near Loon Lake in Waseca, Minnesota, and has well-kept grounds with gardens, walking paths, and outdoor spaces where residents can spend time outside or go for a stroll, and the apartments come as studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts, all with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and cable TV, and folks can have furnished or semi-private rooms to fit different needs. The facility has a 24-hour call system, supervision at all times, and nursing staff available for 12 to 16 hours a day to help with bathing, dressing, moving from place to place, and medication management, so people who need help with daily activities get support, with specialized non-ambulatory care for those who can't walk on their own. Nurses and nursing assistants watch over residents, and skilled staff cover areas like memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, as well as skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for folks who need more attention. Personalized care plans come standard, so everyone gets the help that makes sense for them, and the place does offer both assisted living and memory care, along with a spot for independent living, home care, and respite care to give caregivers a break, all on the same campus.
Meals are made by a professional chef in a dining room with restaurant-style or all-day dining options, and diets like diabetes meal plans are available if someone needs something special-residents can gather there to eat or enjoy meals brought to their rooms. The building has cozy common areas for watching movies, joining community-sponsored or resident-run activities, visiting the library, working out in the fitness room, or relaxing in the spa and wellness area, and there are often scheduled daily activities and movie nights so nobody has to feel left out or alone. Lakeshore provides transportation help, laundry and housekeeping, and move-in coordination, so getting settled isn't tough, and they help with trips to the doctor or other medical appointments. There's a beauty salon and outdoor spaces to enjoy the seasons, plus a homely environment that feels comfortable and safe because the safety features and accessible design were made with seniors' needs in mind.
Friendly, accommodating staff-like nursing assistants, cooks, and dietary aides-focus on residents' care, companionship, and helping everyone join in community events, and the setup makes it easy for people to make friends and take part in social activities if they want to, or just take it easy in their own space. Families get support as well, and the public areas and apartments are well-maintained and have a welcoming feel. The location is at 108 8th St NW in Waseca, and the group, which goes by names like Lakeshore Assisted Living or Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center, has a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services-a solid score, and most reviews give the place an average rating of 8 out of 10. Lakeshore really is a place for folks who want help with daily life but still want to feel at home, whether for long-term living or just a short stay while recovering, so people can get the care, connection, and comfort they need as they age.
