Thompson Manor Apartments sits at 313 7th St in Thompson, North Dakota, and the place is for seniors aged either 55 or 62 and above, depending on the program, where residents can pick from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, as well as condominiums, townhomes, and detached homes, in a single-story building designed so folks can get around easily, especially if they need accessible features like elevators, ramps, or wider doors. The apartments work for seniors who want independent living, for those who need assisted living, and for those with memory loss, with options like private and semi-private rooms and safety features such as fire alarms, smoke detectors, a secure entry gate, and a wander guard system to help keep folks safe, especially if they have dementia. The building is non-smoking and sits right in a middle-class neighborhood so you're close to stores, churches, and clinics, and you'll find raised garden beds, outdoor walking paths, a butterfly garden, a hummingbird garden, and an enclosed courtyard where residents can relax in the sun, with residents able to use outdoor spaces, a woodworking shop, arts and crafts center, a game room, a TV and movie room, a library, and even a ballroom or party space.
Some apartments have subsidized rents because Thompson Manor has contracts for Section 8 and Project-Based Rental Assistance, including the Section 8 (202) program, which means rent gets based on income and there are special income rules, so people with low or fixed incomes can get help, but there's usually a waiting list for these apartments because they're affordable. The apartments aim to serve folks who need some help day-to-day, so there's staff on-site 24 hours a day, ready to lend a hand with medication, dressing, bathing, incontinence, and getting to meals, which can be eaten in a dining room, a private room, or even ordered up through room service, with choices for folks on special diets like vegetarian or diabetic restrictions. Staff speak many languages, including English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Armenian, Arabic, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Farsi, and others, so more residents can feel understood and comfortable, and the team gets called committed and caring, with oversight from different property managers who handle both maintenance and cleaning.
Residents have choices for activity and relaxation with full-time activity directors setting up outings, themed programs, and trips, and there's a fitness center, beauty salon, barber shop, indoor atrium, and a media or computer center to use. Folks can get laundry services, dry cleaning, mail delivery, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and help with errands, and apartments offer both resident and uncovered parking, with transportation available both for free and at cost for trips to the doctor or other appointments. The community keeps a focus on health too, with high acuity care, access to physical therapy, and hospice or respite care if needed, and some apartments and care plans accommodate memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, offering secure environments, activities, and staff trained to work with memory loss. Thompson Manor doesn't allow pets, even though its grounds and building are designed to be friendly for older adults who want to enjoy the last years of life with fun, friends, and easy routines, with help never far away, and the rent-assisted units, friendly staff, and shared spaces allow for a solid and safe community where older folks can feel at home.
