The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, brings together a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and home care options, all within a scenic spot by Wedgewood Lake and the 13-acre Wedgewood Park nature preserve, so folks see trees, the water, and wildlife out their windows or from walking trails that circle the pond. The apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, each with either a patio or deck for fresh air and a backyard view over Wedgewood Pond, some with balconies, all designed for comfort, easy use, and accessibility for walkers or wheelchairs. Residents can keep pets with them, and take daily walks along the paved trail, which is nice if you like a little exercise with your dog, and you'll always see neighbors out and about, with everybody looking out for each other in a friendly small-town way. There's always something going on-the Sky Active program lines up daily events, games, classes, Wii bowling, story time, and outings like grocery trips; social spaces like the Club Room and Sky Active Club let you sit and visit, watch movies in the TV lounge, play games, work on crafts, or get some quiet in the well-stocked library. Meals get served restaurant-style in elegant dining rooms with outdoor dining options when the weather's nice, three meals a day, snacks always there, and a bistro area for something quick, all with attention to nutrition.
The community includes a fitness center for people wanting to stay active, plenty of indoor and outdoor common areas for social or quiet time, and garden patios for relaxing or enjoying a cup of coffee outside. Residents also have help with cleaning, laundry on every wing, and weekly housekeeping and linen service, so apartments stay tidy. If you need a little help, you can add personal care, medication support, and even respite care for short stays, along with an on-site nurses' station for medical needs. The Lodge at White Bear supports aging in place, adjusting help as folks' needs change over time. There's a beauty and barber shop for haircuts, scheduled buses Monday through Friday for appointments and errands, along with guest parking and dining privileges. Safety is addressed with emergency pendants, well-planned restrooms, and regular room checks.
The building is clean, modern, and smoke-free indoors, with cable, telephone, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes in all rooms, plus both single and shared units available, so there are choices for privacy or cost. People say staff are friendly and helpful, and reviews rate it highly, with the community earning awards like "Best of Senior Living." The Lodge welcomes men, women, and pets, requires residents to be at least 55, and accommodates all mobility needs, from fully independent to needing walkers or wheelchairs, even bedridden care. Residents join devotional services if they want, use the chapel, or go to educational and recreation events like lectures and group games. There's a focus on a caring, lively community where folks help each other, and the management and owners at Sonida Senior Living make sure things run as they should. The median reported cost is about $1,420 a month, and amenities include cable, Wi-Fi, gym, game rooms, and transportation. Staff are trained, background-checked, and the facility holds a verified status with licensing up to date. The surroundings blend quiet woods with city convenience and offer a mix of privacy, activity, and support for whatever stage of retirement you're in.
