1St Care stands at 10966 Ashley Lane in Woodbury, MN, and offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and board and care homes, and it's got both large communities and small residential homes for people who want daily care with fewer residents around, and when you come see these places, you can tell they've put some thought into making seniors feel safe and comfortable whether they're still living pretty independently, need more hands-on help with bathing or dressing, or have complex health needs after a hospital stay. The property is a single-family home built in 2005, covering 3,628 square feet inside and sitting on about 9,540 square feet of land, so there's space to move around, a backyard with flowerbeds, walkways, and even a screened-in gazebo if someone's up for some fresh air, and that private deck is a nice touch too. The community offers a mix of five bedrooms and four bathrooms, with things like a gas fireplace, central cooling, hardwood and carpet floors, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a center island, and a finished basement with plenty of storage, plus a three-car garage which you don't see everywhere, and those little things like a laundry area on the upper level make daily life easier for folks who don't get around as well as they used to. Residents get housekeeping, dry cleaning, lawn care, trash, and snow removal included with their monthly HOA fee, and the place has cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a library, a barber or salon, restaurant-style dining, and furnished units with telephones and kitchenettes, so it feels more like home for a lot of people.
Care goes beyond the buildings, since 1St Care keeps 24-hour supervision with help for daily tasks like bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, and medication management, and staff know how to handle things like diabetes, special diets, and memory loss, so whether someone needs independent living with just a little help, or they need close watch because of dementia, there's something here for them, and you can tell they've got safety in mind with emergency call systems and nurses on-call 24/7. The programs cover chronic disease management, care coordination, rehabilitation, wound care, and mental wellness activities, and there's always something to do with scheduled activities, movie nights, walks in the garden, or trips to the nearby shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and churches, like Eagle Brook or Five Oaks. There are board and care options for small groups and residents who want a quieter place, and memory care communities for dementia care, where the environment stays secure and the staff focus on keeping residents engaged and comfortable no matter what time of day it is. Families see a commitment to health and safety, and the place draws people who want a strong Presbyterian faith-based environment or just a caring group that pays attention. The community holds an average 3.8 rating, which lines up with folks saying it's a supportive environment where people can really find the type of help they need, no matter how those needs change over time.
