Como By the Lake Apartments

Como By the Lake Apartments sits in Saint Paul, MN, and serves seniors aged 55 and over who want independent living, assisted living, or memory care services, and the building is in a busy city area with easy access to shops and outings, so there's always something going on or nearby. Units come in floor plans like 1- or 2-bedroom with 1 bathroom, and size ranges from cozy 580 square feet to larger 985 square foot places, with unique names for some units like Unit 405, Unit 317, Unit 314, and Unit 515, and occupancy and availability changes as people move in and out, so waitlists are possible. The apartments include in-unit appliances, and the community provides features like elevators and laundry facilities to help make life a little easier as well as shared indoor common areas where folks gather for activities or just sit and talk. Seniors can join on-site things for staying active, and they have choices for physical, mental, social, and devotional activities, plus some outings away from the building, and even pet therapy is available for those who want a little animal companionship. The community offers three meals a day so residents don't have to worry about cooking, and the dining options can help folks stick to their routines if they need special diets or have diabetes, and there's direct help for tasks like giving insulin or help with moving from bed to wheelchair. The apartments have different care levels-some folks just need a hand sometimes and others, with higher needs, find staff always there and ready, as there's 24-hour emergency help onsite. For people with memory loss, there are memory care services, and for those who need special health care like help with bathing, dressing, incontinence, or diabetes, those supports exist too. There's also information and resources to help residents continue to care for themselves as much as possible, and connections to social service partners if someone needs more help. The building keeps an urban feel but aims to feel welcoming for both people living alone and those with family, and it tries to respect different backgrounds and needs. The apartments use affordable housing programs and set rent by income, and some units work with project-based Section 8 and Housing Choice Vouchers, but those units have special rules, and the waitlist can be closed. Fees can vary depending on service and care level, including things like Community, Respite, and Buy-In fees, along with different rates for care needs, so costs are clear and matched to what each person requires. The emphasis is on letting older adults keep some independence, find social contacts, and stay safe, with on-site staff and simple but reliable housing options.