The Friendship Home Community sits in Arden Hills, Minnesota, and some references place it in Roseville, Minnesota, but either way, it's a small residential care home with only six beds in each home, run as a licensed assisted living facility under MN Housing with Services. Residents can choose from studio, semi-private, shared, or companion room layouts, and each home is meant to feel personal and loving, which seems important to the folks who run the place, and honestly with only six people per home, things are a lot more intimate and peaceful than some bigger places out there. The staff provides care all the time, with awake caregivers on site 24/7, which is a comfort to people who might need medical help or personal support at odd hours. They offer assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, respite care for caregivers who need a break, and also skilled nursing for more complex health conditions like incontinence or diabetes, so they're equipped to help various needs as people age or need extra help, and they aim for the kind of care that helps people keep their independence as much as they can, with support for daily needs, medication, meals, and other personal care.
The Friendship Home Community puts a lot of attention into making everyone feel like they belong, and you see that in their Christian services, the way they describe turning strangers into friends and guests, and all the talk about purpose, belonging, and hope, so for people who care about those things, it matters. The amenities cover things like common areas, private baths, and a maintenance-free lifestyle, plus a range of social activities for folks who want to stay active, and memory enhancing programs for people in memory care. They offer both board and care services and home care, even rehab or wound care for those who need it. The leadership includes an Executive Director and a strategic advisor with backgrounds in counseling, organizational psychology, and health care consulting, which means there's know-how behind how things run. The rating sits at about 6 out of 10, so it's about average as far as resident satisfaction goes. Family support is also important here, as the staff aims to help both the residents and their families when big changes come, providing guidance and care when folks need to find new meaning or adapt to caregiving challenges. The Friendship Home Community focuses on caring for the whole person-meeting needs for safety, health, purpose, and belonging-with round-the-clock support, staff trained for high acuity care, and an environment designed to feel safe and welcoming, rather than overwhelming.
