Grimes YN Health Care Center sits right by the Saint Raphael Campus, not inside a hospital, but close enough for good medical coordination if someone needs extra care, and folks who live here can choose from suites, studios, semi-private rooms, or a one or two-bedroom spot, some with kitchenettes, all with private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, and high-speed internet if they want it, so people stay comfortable and connected. This place helps seniors at all stages, whether they're pretty independent or need help every day, and staff will help with bathing, dressing, moving around, and keeping track of medicines, with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists all on hand as needed, and CNA's spending about 100 minutes per resident each day, plus a team of RNs, LPNs, and therapists for skilled care, like wound care or rehab after a surgery. There's a special part of the community for memory care, fully secure with 24-hour support, programs aimed at helping folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, and activities designed to support memory and ease anxiety, so residents stay as safe and calm as possible. Assisted living helps with the usual daily needs, and there's always someone present, even at night, with call systems and supervision around the clock, plus the building runs sprinklers in case of fire.
Grimes YN has board and care homes in residential neighborhoods for smaller groups, too, so some folks live with just a handful of others and get daily help in a homelike setting. There's also skilled nursing for people coming out of the hospital or facing tougher health issues, providing 12-16 hours of nursing care each day, with certified staff and physical, occupational, or speech therapy available, and if someone's family caregiver needs a break, respite care helps for a short time. Independent living's an option for those who want less hassle and more freedom, with things like meal plans, housekeeping, laundry, dining rooms, group activities, outings, and even a fitness room, arts and crafts, garden, movie theater, scheduled transportation, and a computer center, while a beauty salon helps folks feel put-together. Folks eat together in a dining room with restaurant-style meals, snacks, and options for people with diabetes or special diets, and the place runs planned activities, clubs, day trips, and fitness programs, so life doesn't get dull.
With 114 beds total, about 89 are filled most days, leaving some open, and staff speak English, ready to help night or day, and emergency systems add a bit of peace of mind. Grimes YN runs as a non-profit, accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and started out in 1978, so it's been around a while and follows health and safety rules, boasting CMS star ratings above average, especially in quality measures and short-term stay care. There are council groups, community-run activities, social work, therapy, dental, pharmacy, dietary, mental health, and podiatry services, aiming to serve different needs, and regular cleaning, laundry, and move-in help make every day a bit easier. COVID-19 vaccination rates run high for residents and staff, with some getting their boosters, keeping the community as safe as possible. Grimes YN Health Care Center works as a place where folks can age in place, choosing the care and services they need as things change, all within one steady, well-supported community.
