White Pine Advanced Memory Care - Cottage Grove stands on the bluffs of the North Gateway, tucked behind Kohl's at the northeast corner of Highway 61 and Grange Boulevard/80th Street South in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The community serves seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory issues, offering both assisted living and memory care in a home-like setting. Residents live in thoughtfully designed apartments with full kitchens, a variety of room sizes, and options that keep independence and comfort in mind, and the rooms feel bright and nicely furnished according to families. The staff includes people like Maria, Doris, Chad, and Chelly, recognized for their attentive care and connection with residents, and they're known for helping with everything from prompt medication reminders and careful attention during meals for those with swallowing issues, to raising heads and making things safer at night to reduce coughs or choking.
Trained staff work around the clock and provide care for unique needs, keeping a close eye on well-being and using secure entry systems, locked appliances, and medication dispensers to help keep everyone safe. White Pine has both doctors and nurses on call, with dentist and podiatrist visits, along with speech, physical, and occupational therapy. Residents can access hospice and respite care, companion care, and advanced assisted living services all on the same campus, and there's help handling complex health and behavior needs, as well as regular abnormal communication monitoring for those who need it.
The environment gives residents a sense of safety and warmth, with both indoor communal areas for group activities and outdoor spaces like a deck for relaxation or social events. Days fill up with structured activities, both onsite and offsite, which staff tailor to memory care needs and encourage participation. Therapy programming, family connection efforts, devotional services, and opportunities for pets help create a feeling of community and support. The kitchen setup lets residents or families prepare meals if they wish, though meals are also provided. Walk-in tubs, wheelchair accessible showers, and secure community spaces make things easier and safer for everyone.
Parking's available for residents, and the community supports aging in place, so people can have changing needs met over time. The memory care team aims to foster dignity and quality of life, focusing on personalized care plans for each person and emphasizing respect, comfort, and encouragement. White Pine accepts private pay, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and VA benefits, helping families manage costs. The place gets good feedback from families, with many mentioning the team's caring attitude, steady supervision, and the above-and-beyond way staff create meaningful bonds with residents.
