Cornelia House sits at 1840 University Ave W in Saint Paul, MN, right in the Merriam Park neighborhood, and folks who live here can choose from 31 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom apartments, and some of these homes have balconies and washers and dryers, plus individual heating and air conditioning systems so everyone can set their own comfort level, and there's free laundry on every floor if you don't have one in your apartment, so you don't need to lug a basket far unless you want to. The community is for seniors aged 62 and older, and no pets are allowed. Each apartment sits in an active senior living building tied to Episcopal Homes, so you'll find a variety of care levels like independent living, assisted living, transitional care, skilled nursing, residential hospice, and memory care, all in one place or nearby, and that means folks can get help if their needs change over time. Some apartments are available at lower rates, with smoke-free indoor policies everywhere in Cornelia House, plus heated underground parking and storage lockers. You'll get 24-hour security with emergency call systems, and scheduled laundry and housekeeping that keeps everything tidy.
Cornelia House sits close to the University of St. Thomas and the Saint Paul Seminary, which means the area has a lot of activity, and you'll find seven hospitals, four physicians' offices, and 11 pharmacies nearby, so health support is close at hand, and there's easy transit with two main transit choices right there, plus on-site parking if you drive. There's a whole list of things to do with a movie theater right around the corner, a bunch of restaurants-28 within reach-plus three cafes if you just want to sit with a cup, and if you like the outdoors, there are 11 parks close by for walks or relaxing, although not a lot is listed about outdoor amenities right on the property itself, but the area has options for getting outside. The community includes rooms and spots like a fitness center, well-equipped media center, Coventry Chapel with daily Mass, a game room, craft center, workshop, beauty salon, community dining room, guest rooms, garden plots, a rain garden, and a bird sanctuary-so there's plenty of space to spend your time and try out different things.
Cornelia House offers spiritual care with chapels and four places of worship nearby, and well-being programs like Spiritual Life, Active Living, and Creative Ventures, which help folks find routine and meaning. The building has a warm water therapy pool for exercise and therapy, and there's heated underground parking to keep your car out of the snow, if you have one, plus coin-free laundry and extra storage space. Cornelia House works to keep things fair legally, with protections for people under state law no matter your gender identity, orientation, or income, and the property is managed with a smoke-free policy through the Live Smoke Free program. There's no information given about wheelchair accessibility or rental policies, and details about what's included in the rent aren't listed, but staff can answer those questions if you call. Dining details are also available upon request. The whole place sits in the St. Paul Public attendance zone, and folks looking for different types of care-like transitional or long-term nursing-are part of the Episcopal Homes system, which also offers shared living options and support for retired priests, not to mention guest rooms and special touches like a large chapel, rain garden, and bird sanctuary.
