The Kenwood is a retirement community in downtown Minneapolis at 825 Summit Ave, right in the Lowry Hill neighborhood, and you'll find one and two-bedroom apartments here, plus furnished places for short-term or respite stays, so maybe someone wants to stay a weekend or try out senior living for a while before making a big decision, and it's a high-rise building with panoramic skyline views out the windows, so folks can look out over the city while having breakfast, which comes with the rent to help people gather together and start the day, and there's also full restaurant-style dining with a big menu so there are plenty of choices, including selections for people needing low-sodium or vegetarian options, and laundry and housekeeping are handled by the staff, with linen service and dry cleaning available too.
There's both independent living for those who can do most things themselves and assisted living for folks who need more help, and support changes as a person's needs change, so care plans are flexible, and there's also enhanced care and memory care, plus short-term and respite options, so families get more choices depending on what someone needs right now, and the staff provide 24-hour support, help with medication, nursing care, therapy, palliative and hospice services if needed, and there are also transportation services for residents, whether that's for doctor visits or outings, and parking is mentioned for those who drive, though the facility hasn't said much about garage features.
People can have pets, so the place is pet-friendly, and you'll see activity rooms, outdoor patios and gardens, a sauna, fitness and recreation spaces including a fitness center, and a grand piano in the common area, and the Kenwood Library is right on site for reading and quiet time.
Staff organize over 200 social events and activities every month, which include live music, exercise classes, intergenerational games, group outings to theaters and sporting events, gardening, and even in-house religious services for those who want them, and there's a welcoming lobby and spaces for overnight guests.
Residents have legal protections against discrimination based on orientation, gender identity, and income, and management follows both federal and local laws about fair housing, employment, and public spaces, so everyone feels welcome and safe.
Units have full kitchens, and the community tries to make it easy for adults 55 and older to live more independently, with available support when needed, and the overall feeling is like a friendly hotel, with skyline views and lots of chances to join in, meet neighbors, or find quiet when needed, all while living in the heart of Minneapolis.
