The Shores Senior Apartments sits over in Shoreview, MN, on Lexington Ave near Lake Josephine, and lets folks who are 62 and up live as independently as possible while still getting help when they need it, and you really do notice how the place lets people handle their own routines with just enough support, like a helping hand with meals or reminders for medication and sometimes help with daily activities, but mostly you see neighbors chatting in the big sunroom by the fireplace or sitting together in the community kitchen planning little get-togethers or resident events, and you can always find someone working a puzzle or reading in the bright library or gathering near the piano in the lobby. Residents here can choose between one- and two-bedroom apartments, which come with full kitchens-dishwasher, microwave, big countertops, and plenty of cabinets-and all the units have washers and dryers right inside, plus balconies or patios for a little fresh air, and each apartment has its own heating and cooling controls, which means no arguing over the thermostat in the hallway like you sometimes get in older places, and you notice how wide the halls are and how the bathrooms have good grab bars and easy-open doors that help folks with mobility stuff get around pretty well.
The staff has someone on-site to help out when needed, and there's maintenance on-call all day and night for things like broken appliances, so you don't have to try to fix things yourself, and the place even has heated garage parking for when the Minnesota winter gets going, which isn't something every place like this has. There's a sunroom with a cozy fireplace, spacious common areas for visits with grandkids, a community room with a kids' area so family can gather, and social activities that residents plan themselves, from card games to movies to group outings, so things stay neighborly and active. Folks with cats can bring their spayed or neutered pets since the building's cat-friendly, and you don't see that everywhere, and there's easy access to walking paths, parks, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, so folks can get out and about if they want to, and transportation and parking options help with getting places even if you don't drive anymore.
The apartments focus on helping people keep their independence while having services to assist, including respite care that gives a break to primary caregivers by offering temporary stays. There's no mention of specific medical care or health services on-site, but support with personal care and daily routines is available if it's needed, and everything's set up to help people stay as independent as they can with help close by just in case. Rules and protections are in place to make sure nobody faces discrimination based on gender identity, orientation, or source of income. The building stays secure and well-kept, with around-the-clock maintenance staff. The Shores Senior Apartments is meant for seniors looking for a place to live that keeps life simple and social, with just enough support to enjoy the day-to-day, and it keeps a neighborly, easygoing feel with large spaces and open common rooms for anyone wanting to make new friends or spend quiet time with family.
