Prelude Homes and Services

Prelude Homes and Services runs several senior living communities with a main office in Woodbury, Minnesota, and places like White Bear Lake and Antrim Court in Woodbury, where they've set up homes built for people needing memory care, assisted living, and even hospice or end-of-life care, and there's always staff around like Certified Nursing Assistants, a Care Concierge Manager named Amber Lee, an Occupational Therapy Assistant named Lauren Shultz, and a chaplain, Cleon Engel, which helps folks with spiritual needs if they want that kind of support. People who know about the industry, like Angela Elwell the sales director, have backgrounds in senior living, mental health, and chemical health, and the care team tries to work together so every resident gets what they need. The Memory Care Cottages are designed to make folks with memory loss feel safe-even if someone can't walk or needs help with almost everything, the caregivers know what to do, and there's consistent staff on hand day and night, plus a nurse available when needed, and they like to let people live by their preferences and past life stories, with activities, music, art classes, BBQs, and things like brain games or devotional gatherings that can be surprisingly fun, and there's support for families, too, through a part-time At Home Concierge service that can help arrange events and offer guidance. The houses are single-level, about 6,000 square feet with no stairs, six private bedrooms and common rooms like living and family rooms, a kitchen, a sunroom, enclosed patios, and gardens with walking paths, plus the homes are smoke-free and don't allow pets, but every corner is designed with comfort, safety, and quiet in mind, so even the doors for deliveries are safer, and things like roll-out pantry shelves and luxury walk-in tubs help a lot if someone isn't nimble anymore. Meals are made by chefs and meal planners, and they're balanced and pretty tasty, and every resident gets help managing medicines, with staff watching carefully for anyone who needs diabetic care, has incontinence, or other health issues. The homes welcome men and women in some places and have all-male living options in others, and they don't use a lot of behavioral medication if they can help it; instead, they use a social model and strength-based approach that leans on each person's skills and interests. Folks can get respite stays, independent living if they're able, or full memory and assisted living services, and the community's recognized with awards for providing care that's both effective and compassionate, keeping people active and connected and making family feel welcome, all while focusing on dignity, faith, and making sure elders are valued.