Prelude Homes & Services runs several senior communities in Minnesota, including options in Woodbury and Mahtomedi, and they've got four main assisted living and memory care locations, like Woodbury North and South Cottages, White Bear Lake Cottages, and a Residential Care Home, and when you walk around the buildings, you'll see private bedrooms, sunrooms, fireplaces, Victorian-style clubhouses, and gardens with mature trees, with places to sit and enjoy the outdoors, so folks living there can take in fresh air on landscaped patios or safe, enclosed courtyards, and there are walking paths too, and inside, you'll find cozy living rooms, libraries, activity centers, and even gift shops and beauty salons, and they have studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, as well as homes like villas and townhomes with flexible floor plans up to 1,640 square feet, all with helpful features like no-step entries, walk-in tubs, storage areas, sound insulation, and raised dishwashers for easy use.
They really try to make life easy for seniors whether they want independent living, assisted living for those who could use help with daily activities, or memory care, especially for those with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory concerns, and they've got a special focus on dementia care, using custom plans and secure cottages, and an Engagement Team keeps everyone active with music, recreational and fitness activities, social events, Bible studies, and service projects, always looking to engage folks in ways that suit their personal likes and strengths. They offer some places for co-ed living, plus one all-male cottage option, so people have a choice if that fits them better, and they're grounded in Christian values with spiritual care, devotions, and chapels led by pastors.
Staff stays on-site around the clock, with a Wellness Director headlining health services during the day and staying on-call, and there's a full activity calendar so folks can stay social, try something new, or just spend time with others when they want, and all that comes with chef-prepared meals, common areas with fireplaces, and safe, secure deliveries through a concierge door. Families can get extra support from the part-time At Home Concierge, who helps arrange activities, screens providers, and supports caregivers, which is nice because it's included in the rent. The team puts a strong focus on recognizing each person's unique background and what matters most to them, whether that's spiritual support or just finding purpose in the everyday, and the memory care cottages in particular have care staff who know residents well and work hard to help them feel at ease, and all the services together-like personalized help, engaging events, safe housing, and gentle, respectful care-are managed by Emmaus Companies with a real sense of warmth for the residents.
