Cooperative Living Ctr is a retirement home with both independent and assisted living options, so you'll find people getting help with daily tasks if they need it, but plenty of folks living on their own, too, and that works out nicely for many. The place has one- and two-bedroom apartments, which are a good size for seniors and come with things like air conditioning in some units, washer and dryer hook-ups, and patios or balconies, and if you need to get from floor to floor, there's an elevator so you don't need to worry about stairs, and there are handicap features to make getting around easier for everyone. There's a laundry room for residents to use, and some apartments have dishwashers if you like that. The apartments are rented out in West Fargo, North Dakota, plus Aberdeen and the Bismarck areas, so there's some choice in location, and you'll find the property's smoke-free, with no pets allowed except for pet therapy visits to help with elder care. Meals are provided for those who want them, and they focus on being nutritious and made with good ingredients, so that makes things easier for people who don't want or aren't able to cook every day. Common spaces let residents gather, and there are always activities on the calendar-devotional activities, social events, movement and exercise, outings, and other ways to fill the day and meet friends, both indoors and offsite sometimes, which helps keep folks active and not just sitting alone in their apartments.
Staff is around at all hours-24-hour help means emergencies get a quick response, and there's even emergency maintenance if something goes wrong with an apartment. The building is secure with controlled access, and they pay close attention to safety and regulations, sticking to non-discrimination policies and providing equal housing to everyone regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or disability. Medical support is available if needed, including help with diabetes (like insulin monitoring), non-ambulatory care for those who can't walk, transferring help from beds to wheelchairs, and incontinence care, plus memory care for residents who may need it, so it covers a quite a range of needs. The community is smoke-free, the building's pet-free except for therapy programs, and seniors who want some affordable independence with the backup of a well-trained staff and a strong set of services will probably find it fits what they're looking for. Garage space is available, and floor plans go up to about 890 square feet for larger two-bedrooms if you want more room. The focus at Cooperative Living Ctr is making things easier and safer for seniors, while giving them a community where they can stay active and enjoy their days as they age, and there's a sense that a lot of thought has gone into the design and the rules to keep everyone comfortable and supported.
