Golden Hearts Inc in Arlington, MN, sits at 602 Marion Drive and looks out over peaceful greenery, creating a quiet, homey setting for seniors. The place feels more like a family home than a big facility, since it's a Board and Care Home licensed for 16 residents, which means folks live in a small group and get help every day with whatever they need. Golden Hearts Inc gives seniors different choices, whether they want to live on their own with some support, need help with dementia, or need more serious nursing care after a hospital stay. There's a Continuing Care Retirement Community setup, so people can get independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing all in one place when their needs change.
Residents can get help with bathing, dressing, medication, getting around, and meals. Staff are trained for diabetes care, incontinence help, and working with people who have trouble moving. Folks with dementia can get memory care with special activities designed to help them stay connected and safe, plus secure areas for extra peace of mind. Nurses and caregivers are around day and night, and emergency call systems let people ask for help at any hour. There's a skilled nursing area with wound care, rehab, and support for people needing long-term or short-term medical care.
Golden Hearts Inc doesn't take Medicare unless it's certified, but it does have individual licenses from state and local government, plus a separate building called Linden Wood Apartments for seniors and disabled adults who need affordable housing. Residents enjoy three chef-prepared meals a day, with allergy-friendly and diabetic meal options, in dining rooms or through all-day dining. The community has laundry service, transportation for outings or appointments, and regular on-site activities-from movie nights and arts and crafts to devotional programs and social events. Offsite trips and garden walks are available, too. People can personalize their suites and spend time in the shared living rooms, dining rooms, gardens, or the salon and barbershop.
Programs focus on helping people keep their independence and discover new hobbies. Therapies like occupation, physical, and speech therapy are available, along with respite, intermediate, and palliative care. The staff coordinate with doctors to manage health conditions and handle emergencies, and there's always someone on hand to assist or just to chat. With just 16 beds, the place has a close-knit feel, and the staff make an effort to know each resident's likes and routines. All in all, Golden Hearts Inc provides a small, friendly, and supportive environment for seniors who want help with daily life, need special memory care, or require skilled nursing, while letting people stay involved, comfortable, and as independent as possible for as long as they can.
