Shorewood Place in Rochester, MN, offers a variety of living spaces for seniors, including studios, one-bedroom suites, apartments with dens, two-bedroom units, and shared apartments, all designed for folks aged 55 and up who want a bit of independence but also need a helping hand now and then, and the grounds have walking paths, large balconies, and nice scenic views where people can visit or relax. The community has different levels of care like independent living, assisted living, and memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, even a special Reflections dementia care program with activities to keep people comfortable and safe, and the staff provides help with bathing, continence, dressing, feeding by spoon, and moving around, with extra attention for residents with Parkinson's disease or low mobility. Nurses are on-site every day and can help with medication, health checkups, and regular assessments, making things safer with emergency systems and buttons in the rooms, while personal care keeps things clean with daily housekeeping and personal laundry service, and the place serves chef-prepared meals, dementia-friendly menus, snacks between meals, and offers mealtime assistance for those who need it, all planned by a staff dietitian and meal planners who try to make the food both healthy and tasty.
Residents can join in fitness classes, wellness programs, arts and crafts, card games, or group outings, plus special event parties and cultural events, and there's a community kitchen, game room, and a beauty shop along with a salon and barbershop called Lasata Salon and Spa for extra comfort and self-care, while the campus allows small pets and has pet-friendly policies. Shorewood Place runs a respite and short-stay program for those needing temporary care, and there's scheduled transportation for errands or medical visits, a concierge service, and after-hours appointment availability which can give peace of mind to families who might worry about their loved one being left alone. There's in-home care as an option, and the staff of licensed nurses and other health professionals focus on evidence-based care, offering support with therapy, rehabilitation, medication help, home health services, and even specialized programs for sports medicine and cancer detection, so the care is both physical and emotional, built on personalized treatment plans.
The community includes features like a large dining hall, private dining spaces, a fitness center, pool, community activities every day, a wellness center, on-site rehabilitative services, wifi, all utilities included, and a secured environment designed to prevent confusion or wandering. Detailed service assessments and personalized care packages help meet each resident's needs so they can participate as much as possible in social and physical life, and resources like blogs and informational pages offer families guidance in choosing care and learning about what to expect. Shorewood Place doesn't accept Medicare and isn't certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which can affect insurance coverage, but its licensed "Housing With Services" designation means long-term supportive care is usually more affordable than nursing homes, letting people find a good balance between privacy, support, safety, social life, and medical attention as they need it.
