Cypress Manor sits at 16770 Wren Street NW in Andover, MN, and has provided a quiet, family-like setting for older adults since 1995, where the home itself offers only ten licensed beds so that each resident gets a good amount of personal attention and the staff knows everyone well, offering both private and shared rooms with peaceful, homelike living spaces. There's a calm pace around the place, with communal living and bathroom spaces, common areas for relaxing or chatting, an activities room, and indoor spots filled with natural light where people can gather or enjoy quiet time. Trained staff, including a 24-hour health aide, give round-the-clock care, and there's a memory care unit offering help for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, including secure support, custom programs, and activities meant to keep memories and skills active as long as possible. Residents get three nutritious meals each day, plus snacks, with menu choices for different needs like diabetes and other special diets, and meals are always served in the dining room, cutting out the need for residents to mess with shopping or cooking. The staff provides help with eating, bathing, dressing, moving from bed to chair, handling medication, and keeping everyone safe, including support for people who need extra help because of diabetes, incontinence, or trouble walking.
An activity coordinator brings daily structure, setting up outings around Andover and holding communal events and arts and crafts so there's always something to look forward to, and there are devotional options and lots of time spent on social and wellness activities, all meant to help people stay active in both body and mind. Residents can use washers, dryers, wifi, cable, and phone services, plus regular housekeeping and maintenance, which keeps things running smoothly, and rooms are fully furnished-though there are studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom layouts to pick from. Cypress Manor makes transportation arrangements, so if a resident needs to visit the doctor or go out, staff can help; there's also guest parking for visits from friends or family.
The building fits right into a regular neighborhood, close to shops, parks, and restaurants, so anyone who's able has the chance to see a bit of the area now and then, and that adds to the atmosphere of being part of a real community rather than feeling cut off. Residents can get different levels of care, from independent living to assisted living, memory care, respite care for short stays to offer family caregivers a break, and even nursing and hospice services; there's coordination with healthcare providers as well. Cypress Manor accepts private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, commercial insurance, and long-term care insurance, with pricing laid out according to different care needs, and the home's been operated by Whispering Pines with an ongoing focus on keeping things both professional and comfortable for everyone living there.
