Compassionate Cottage II in Willmar, Minnesota, is a senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and home care services. The staff offer 24-hour supervision and help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and activities of daily living. The facility has studio units with private or semi-private rooms, as well as furnished living spaces equipped with telephones and emergency alert systems. They focus on caring for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's disease, tailoring service plans to individual needs and providing dementia-friendly menu options. Compassionate Cottage II features a dining room with chef-prepared meals that include allergy-sensitive and diabetes-friendly choices, and there are private dining options for special gatherings.
Residents can use community spaces like a games room, arts room, and communal kitchen facilities, or enjoy walking trails and garden areas. The facility offers a salon and barber shop, pharmacy services, valet service, and on-site laundry and housekeeping. There's a fitness center to support physical health and wellness programs to encourage residents to stay active. Compassionate Cottage II holds movie nights, organizes both community-sponsored and resident-run activities, and arranges transportation for outings or appointments.
The staff keep in touch with residents and families through regular service visits, courtesy calls, and newsletters. They believe in a care philosophy based on kindness and compassion, inspired by Ephesians 4:32, and select their team with a focus on creating a family-like environment. Compassionate Cottage II is a licensed senior care facility with surveys by local and state agencies, but it doesn't accept Medicare for payment. The facility provides a homelike, supportive environment for older adults who want independence but need some help and offers amenities aimed at making daily life comfortable, safe, and engaging.
