Golden Horizons of Worthington sits in Worthington, MN, and offers senior living in a modern, family-like environment for people 55 and older who want a peaceful and supportive place to call home, so you'll see private apartments-studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, some with dens and patios-each offering space for cooking, and the community takes care of maintenance, utilities, and laundry, which helps daily life feel easier. The staff helps with medication management, personal care, and other needs, and there's always someone there, day and night, to give help if anyone needs it, which means there's a bit of comfort knowing help's on hand, and for those who live with diabetes or incontinence or who need assistance moving, the team handles those things gently and carefully, too, and the care levels cover everything from light help to heavier care in both assisted living and memory care apartments, with nurses, a doctor on-call, and regular visits from physical and occupational therapists.
There's a focus on mental, physical, and spiritual health, so the Golden Wellness Activities Program brings a full calendar-trips and outings, musical performances, dress-up days, building gingerbread houses, holiday celebrations, and special activities that residents help plan through a council, and you'll find something whether someone wants to keep their mind sharp, move around more, or connect with their beliefs, since there are onsite and offsite devotional services and even a chapel right in the building. Even pets-cats and dogs-can stay, which often makes a place feel more like home, and there's space outdoors in landscaped gardens, walkways, and courtyards for fresh air or a bit of sunshine.
Meals come from a kitchen run by a culinary team that handles home-style cooking, even including vegetarian choices, and there's a dining room that hosts celebration meals with birthday cakes and themed menus, making eating a bit more social, and those who prefer it can use their own kitchen for cooking or baking. For those needing a break or recovering from something, the community offers respite care in furnished apartments, and the hospice care option brings support for those in need of extra help near the end of life, with outside experts stepping in if needed. Memory care, open since June 2021, provides security and freedom to move within a protected facility, and the layout helps reduce anxiety and wandering, while specific activities keep residents mentally and socially active so they don't feel left out.
Common areas are large and cozy, including a sunroom, theater room, activities space, café, whirlpool therapy room, beauty salon, and fireplaces where residents can chat or relax, and the on-site beautician offers regular grooming in the beauty and barber shop. The community handles the chores like laundry and linens, which means less stress for residents, and everyone gets a Life Line emergency system for added safety, plus free and paid transportation and resident parking. Smoking is allowed outside in certain spots. Payment can be made in several ways-private insurance, social security, private pay, or veterans' benefits-with monthly pricing starting at $1,756 for studios. Golden Horizons of Worthington stands out because it blends care and independence under one roof while offering different services and thoughtful activities to support each resident's golden years in a place that feels welcoming and sincere.
