HERITAGE PLACE

Heritage Place in Cokato, Minnesota, is a senior living community that tries to meet a range of needs as people grow older, and you'll find it offers different places for folks depending on the help they require, since the Brookridge building has 16 assisted living apartments where people can get help with dressing, getting in and out of bed, using the bathroom, and even eating if they need it, while Edgewood Gables is a 30-unit apartment setup that's meant for people who want to live more independently, with the option to get some help if needed, and there's also a 10-bed memory care unit for people with Alzheimer's or similar conditions, where caregivers have special training. Meals get delivered to rooms if needed, and there's also a dining area for those who like to eat together, plus a registered dietitian helps make sure the menus work for different health needs, and some folks just get short-term care for rehab, while others stay longer. There's a fitness center, chapel for religious services, and rooms for games, reading, or just spending time with friends, and people can choose from communal living spaces, single bedrooms, or studio apartments, so there's usually something that fits. Housekeeping, help with laundry, and meal preparation are all included, and people can get transportation for appointments or shopping, plus staff stays available around the clock for nursing services, help with medicine, routine health checks, and emergencies. Heritage Place also gives counseling services and offers home health visits, and at their Cokato Manor location at 182 Sunset Ave, there's a skilled nursing and rehab facility which handles short-term rehab, long-term care, physical and occupational therapy, and speech therapy, which covers folks who need a lot of help getting better after surgeries or illness. Community activities, gardening options, a community kitchen, and even a massage service give residents a chance to stay social and active in a simple way, and support exists for personal care, memory help, and even a specialized intervention program if someone's needs change. Heritage Place accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has a tradition of helping people keep connections with those around them as their needs change, and the whole place aims to provide a comfortable, caring environment whether someone is living independently, getting assistance with daily needs, or getting memory or nursing care in one of their rooms.