Folkestone, located at 100 Promenade Ave. in Wayzata, MN, is run by Presbyterian Homes & Services and offers a range of options for older adults, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. The community focuses on personalized care, supporting residents' independence and health, whether they need daily help or just want maintenance-free living. Folkestone has several types of apartments built for seniors, and some have full kitchens, private balconies, washers and dryers, and individually controlled heat and air conditioning, which means people can manage things their own way if they want. The place has friendly and well-trained staff ready to help with everyday needs, and there's a full-time team for assisted living, plus 24-hour care in the memory care suites, known as The Arbor.
For folks with dementia, the DOVE™ Memory Care Program uses a three-part approach with focused staff training and supportive routines to help with emotional and physical well-being. Memory care spaces are secure and have personalized attention. Assisted living and care suites have communal spaces for gathering, and there's Liberty Personally Designed LivingTM support to make sure help fits each person's needs. For those needing rehabilitation or long-term help, there are in-house rehab services, nursing care, and home health care, along with access to hospice when needed.
Folkestone features a large property with amenities like a fitness center, heated saltwater pool, library, café, chapel, conservatory, theater, and club lounges. There's a putting green, walking paths, courtyards, and open plazas with public art and fountains, so residents can enjoy outdoor areas or find a quiet bench. The indoor spaces include creative art rooms, a woodshop, theater, billiards, business center, and club lounges. Residents get restaurant-style dining with a monthly meal credit, can visit the bistro or café, and get a complimentary continental breakfast five days a week. There are guest suites for visitors, plus a car wash bay, bike storage, storage lockers, garage parking, and heated skyways and sidewalks to help people move around safely in any weather.
The community offers classes like instructor-led fitness, swimming, and pilates, as well as social, educational, and artistic activities suited for different interests and abilities. There's a performing arts auditorium, regular live music, and volunteer opportunities. Seniors who want privacy can stay home, but those who want to get out can join group events, enjoy clubs, and take part in programs both on and off campus because there's also transportation services and a response system for extra peace of mind.
Maintenance and housekeeping services take some of the work out of daily life, and Folkestone has extra touches like wireless internet, basic cable, and access to beauty salon or barber services. The place has a neighborhood feel, with pedestrian walkways and shopping or dining close enough to walk. There are also resources for aging and health, dementia support, disaster recovery, and information on senior living options, plus affiliation with the Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. Folkestone pays attention to being environmentally friendly, calling itself a progressive "green" community. Overall, Folkestone gives seniors a chance to live in a supportive environment, with help if they need it, activities if they want them, and plenty of comforts to make life easier.
