Southview Senior Living sits over on Oakdale Avenue in West St. Paul, and you'll find a big range of care options there, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care all in one place, so if someone needs more help as they get older, they don't have to move far. The buildings have comfortable apartments with layouts of different sizes, all with things like full kitchens, no matter if it's independent living or memory care, and that helps folks keep some independence and lets family come by for visits or even a meal. There's a focus on safety, too, with things like fire and smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, individually controlled heating and cooling in every apartment, appliances that can be turned off and locked in memory care, and a 24-hour emergency call system, as well as daily wellness checks. The rent covers water, sewer, on-site trash pickup, and apartment maintenance, with a month-to-month lease, which makes moving in or adjusting plans simpler than some of the places that require bigger commitments.
The community's set up with places like a community room, a library, a fitness center, and a movie theater, and all residents can use complimentary laundry facilities, stop by for daily afternoon coffee and cookies, and take part in a lot of planned social events and activities, so no one has to feel alone unless they want to. Southview is pet-friendly, as long as guidelines are followed. A licensed RN checks in with residents and creates personalized care packages, and there are optional à la carte services for anyone who wants extra help. The dining rooms are attractive, and a professional chef makes home-cooked meals every day, serving continental breakfast with coffee, juice, and hot chocolate machines available, plus restaurant-style lunch and supper, keeping dietary needs and restrictions in mind. Memory care runs with specialized programs, 24-hour staff, and apartments made to support folks with memory loss, like Alzheimer's or dementia, and there's a focus on supporting people who have disabilities or health issues, making sure they can find the right balance of freedom and help.
Southview Senior Living is family-owned and managed by people who want to make the building feel comfortable, safe, and homelike, with encouragement for families to get involved. Residents can take part in exercise classes, field trips, live performances, and other daily activities, always with friendly staff nearby. The management oversees the whole operation, giving attention to community life, maintenance, and health. Southview is also connected to other communities, such as Brookdale West St. Paul, The Lodge in Mendota, and Brookdale Inver Grove Heights, offering more local options if folks want to stay close to friends and relatives. There's a website where people can sign up for information, look up costs, and even schedule tours in person or virtually, so no one has to come in cold, and people can get a sense for the community by meeting staff and residents and seeing the rooms, amenities, and kitchen areas for themselves. The aim at Southview Senior Living is to help each person get the care they need, whether they're mainly independent, need some daily support, or live with memory issues, while providing comfortable apartments, reliable meals, and a calendar full of activities.
