September House sits at 2140 Woodland Ave in Duluth, MN, and the place has this quiet, home-like feeling to it where folks can get semi-private living quarters or choose studios or one-bedroom units, with all the basics like beds, phones, wifi, kitchenettes, and even cable and room service if needed, and there's housekeeping and linen service so you don't have to fuss much yourself. People who move in often do so needing both health and daily living help, since the staff can help with things like bathing, getting dressed, medication, eating-including pureed meals and spoon feeding-and the care team keeps up with health checks, fall prevention, and help for folks with mobility problems or conditions like Parkinson's, so you know there are nurses, aides, and on-call help day and night, and they can step in with memory care, incontinence management, or even help out for a short stay, say if you need respite while your main caregiver gets a break. Apartment designs keep safety in mind, and you'll find secured doors, emergency pull cords, and safe, wide areas to get around, and the whole property is cat- and dog-friendly so pets are part of things too.
The building's got washer and dryer facilities for folks, gardens for getting outside, and a bistro along with chef-prepared meals that can be specially made for diets like diabetes, and you'll see snacks out all day plus a wellness center, game room, theatre room, beauty salon, and internet areas if you want to play cards, watch a movie, or just stay connected. There are daily programs where residents meet for things like board games, fall prevention classes, or life enrichment events, and you'll hear about regular special occasion parties, home healthcare programs, and family support meetings because families are seen as part of the care team, and the staff value each resident's routines and preferences by making personal care plans to help with independence when possible. For those who need more care, there are dedicated memory care programs, dementia-friendly menus, and special touches to keep folks calm, secure, and as social as they choose to be.
September House offers both long-term assisted living and short-term or respite stays, and they'll arrange rides for doctor appointments and have CNAs, LPNs, and RNs covering healthcare coordination, with regular doctor assessments and health monitoring, plus mental wellness programs and companionship-so folks who live here get the right mix of support, privacy, activities, and care all in one place, and families looking for something with a sense of community usually find comfort knowing the staff understand how to help in small and big ways, from helping with daily meals to special concierge services or managing medicines smoothly each day. The facility follows state licensing rules, and local authorities keep an eye on things with regular surveys and safety checks, plus skilled nursing and home care options as part of their whole approach to keeping life steady, affordable, and kind. Pricing starts at $4,691 a month, and the staff in September House say they aim for a place that feels both safe and familiar while supporting each person's health and happiness through every stage of aging.