The Estates at Delano is a skilled nursing facility in Minnesota offering a wide range of care, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, assisted living, and hospice. The building has both private and semi-private rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, cable, telephone, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes, plus options for smokers, handicap access, and wheelchair accessibility. Residents have support from 24-hour nursing staff, regular physician visits, specialty services, and on-site therapies like physical, occupational, speech, respiratory, and wound care, even IV therapy and stroke rehabilitation, all tailored to what each person needs, and there's also a Nurse Assistant in Training Program in place for ongoing improvement and staffing.
The community pays attention to daily life support, helping with bathing, dressing, medication management, and personal care, and always has at least 12-16 hours of direct nursing support, supervision, and a 24-hour call system. Meals here follow a restaurant-style setup with highly-reviewed dining choices and specialty diets like for diabetes; meals and snacks are tailored and served in a common dining room or brought to the rooms. Housekeeping and laundry are provided, and the place stays clean and tidy so folks can focus more on their well-being than on chores. You'll find free Wi-Fi throughout, and every room is fully furnished for comfort.
Amenities for comfortable living include on-site beauty and barbershop, a fitness room, small library, computer center, game room, garden, outdoor areas, and an enclosed patio. The Estates at Delano keeps a busy social calendar that includes ice cream socials, barbecues, spiritual services, yard activities, and barbecues, plus community-sponsored activities, planned day trips, and activities run by the residents themselves for those who want to stay engaged and feel part of something. Support for spiritual life is present with arranged services, and the environment is friendly, with a focus on warmth and meaningful connections between staff and residents.
They also offer respite care for caregivers who need a break, and there's support for those needing palliative or hospice care. The staff emphasize compassion and want to enrich daily life, and specialized programs and memory-enhancing activities are available for those who need them. There's always help for those with dementia, Alzheimer's, or who just need some extra reminders and attention, so everyone gets care based on their own situation, no matter how much daily support they need. Transportation services are arranged both for medical visits and non-medical outings, and all services aim to keep residents as independent as possible, depending on their needs.
The building has secure features like Wanderguard for safety, and there are always people around to check in and offer help. The facility often updates common areas and keeps outdoor spaces in good shape so folks can enjoy them. They take pride in patient-centered care, wanting everyone to live at their best for as long as possible. The Estates at Delano has made a name for itself as a place where nursing care, therapy, activities, and daily support all come together, and the community feels both home-like and supportive, reflecting the spirit of Delano.
