Park Terrace Assisted Living sits in Buffalo, MN as a licensed Housing With Services community where seniors find a mix of care and living options under one roof, and you'll see that the place has assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab services all in one large, faith-based campus that people around here often call the nicest in town, and the whole setup is run by a non-profit linked to the Evangelical Free Church. Folks aged 55 and older live in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private rooms-some are small and practical with furnished options so no one has to fuss much about moving in, and there's always staff awake and on-site to help, including nurses, caregivers, CNAs, LPNs/LVNs, and RNs, plus people from homecare who stop by, with visiting nurses too. Meals get served every day with choices that help if someone has diabetes or allergies, and the dining room is a real draw, along with a community kitchen, gardens, and walking paths that loop around the grounds and lead into nice courtyards so residents can step outside when the weather's good. The campus stands out by having spaces like a chapel, an arts room, a barbershop and beauty salon, an on-site pharmacy, library, games room, HD TVs, and places for indoor and outdoor gatherings-wheelchairs can get around everywhere and there's both resident parking and free transportation out for errands or offsite trips.
Staff help with everything from bathing, dressing, and toileting to moving around, taking medicine, and managing conditions like diabetes, incontinence, Parkinson's, and shaking or mild memory loss, and they set up personalized care plans for each new resident, reviewing health needs often and keeping someone nearby for emergencies-there's always a 24-hour alert system and secured areas, especially for residents with dementia or those that tend to wander. There's also care available for people who can't walk or need extra help moving, and specialized support for hospice and those who want to age in place, along with short-term respite stays and adult day care to give families a break. Besides the basics, Park Terrace offers daily activities-movie nights, group games, community-driven events, social workshops, worship services, and educational talks-so it's not hard to find ways to keep busy or meet new people, and the vibe tends to be welcoming with programs that include folks from all sorts of backgrounds, aiming for unity and inclusion.
You're not going to find Medicare funding here though, since the place isn't certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so payments come from private funds, Social Security, veterans' benefits, or private insurance, with fees that fit each person's care level and extra charges for a second person or higher care needs, plus a one-time community or buy-in fee. In general, people say the long-term expenses are lower than the usual nursing home rates, and the average rating sits at 7.3 out of 10, reflecting steady feedback from families. The facility provides scheduled housekeeping and laundry, onsite devotional services, recreational outings, regular health assessments, and full support with daily routines. Residents can also enjoy amenities like movie nights, gardens, beauty salon, and a lively library, and the activities in place make it easier for everyone to keep up social connections or explore new interests as they get older.
