Heartwood sits on over 30 acres of tall pines, woods, and wildlife at 500 Heartwood Dr, Crosby, MN 56441, and you really notice all the peace and quiet from nature all around, plenty of wildlife, and a feeling that you're tucked away while still being close to good healthcare at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and the CRMC Care Center. The community runs as a non-profit, faith-based ministry and offers many levels of senior care, including independent living for healthy older adults, assisted living for those who need extra help with daily tasks, and memory care apartments designed for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias, to help keep folks safe and calm. They also have respite or short-term stays when someone just needs temporary help, along with home care services if someone prefers to stay in their own place but still wants companionship or non-medical support from trained aides.
The property holds different types of apartment homes, like the Terrace senior apartments, Commons assisted living apartments, and Arbor memory care apartments, with floor plans in one- and two-bedroom layouts, big rooms with nine-foot ceilings, private patios or balconies for sitting outside, and in-home washers and dryers to make daily chores easier. Kitchens come with refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, and microwaves, so people can cook if they want to, and there's also a dining room that serves restaurant-style meals and offers personalized catering for events. There's 24.17 acres available overall and plenty of space inside and out, with indoor and outdoor common areas and spots for gatherings, like a conference room for up to 150 people, plus guest suites for visitors.
Heartwood cares for a lot of needs, handling things like incontinence care, diabetic care, care for people who can't walk, and memory care for those living with memory loss. Residents can take part in devotional activities, worship services, arts and crafts, instructor-led fitness classes in a private fitness center, wellness programs, recreation like billiards and card games, and enjoy indoor and outdoor trails. They've got a library, a creative space for art, a salon for hair care, and a general store, plus a business office and storage lockers for extra convenience. Amenities like transportation and resident parking are provided, so you won't have to worry about getting around, and there's garage parking too.
Heartwood allows pets, including cats and dogs with some weight limits on the dogs, and offers pet care services to help residents keep their pets healthy and happy, so you'll often see a few friendly animals around. On-site staff help with maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, and extra services like basic cable TV, telephone, and in-home support, so daily life runs smoothly. The community connects closely with healthcare and wellness programs, and they make a point of focusing on spiritual care, with onsite spiritual care and pastors available, and regular opportunities for older adults to expand their spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness.
There are special programs like Tree of Love to help residents honor and remember loved ones, and resources like an affordable housing toolkit, a POAMN Older Adult Ministry Guide, and dementia-friendly materials, so people have access to the information and support they might need as they age. Heartwood offers a setting that's calm, social, and deeply connected to health and faith, supporting older adults with whatever mix of independence or care they're looking for, and giving families some peace of mind that their loved ones can live in a safe, enriching spot surrounded by woods, birds, and a caring staff.
