Care Suites of Edina by Vivie, also called Walker Methodist Care Suites, sits in Edina, MN, with only 72 apartments, which gives it a much cozier feel than large places, and really, a smaller size like this means you tend to recognize your neighbors and staff in the hallways, so it feels familiar each day. This community focuses on assisted living and memory care and staff designed it for seniors needing support with daily life or those living with dementia or other cognitive impairments, which means things like reminders for bathing, dressing, medication help, and even care for those who wander or forget, because sometimes that's how aging goes, and the building itself has secured areas and uses technology like alarms and bracelets to keep residents safe from wandering without being too obvious. Apartments come furnished, but residents can bring their own things and make the place feel like home, and weekly housekeeping and laundry, including dry cleaning, mean folks don't really need to worry about cleaning or washing clothes or linens anymore, which is a relief for many.
Care Suites of Edina offers meal services with a chef preparing meals daily, served in a comfortable dining room setting, and people have choices, even for those who need special diets for things like allergies or diabetes, and residents can have meals in their apartments too if needed. Staff here provide help with transfers, even if someone needs a lift or more than one person to assist, and residents who need complex care for chronic illnesses, insulin injections, or even behavior management can stay in the community as their needs change, which is comforting when health changes over time. For memory care, a separate building holds rooms for folks with Alzheimer's and dementia, designed to lower confusion and prevent wandering, with a high staff-to-resident ratio-usually no more than five residents for each staff member-to make sure care is personal and quick when someone needs help.
Seniors still have the chance to stay active and social with things like fitness classes, music, art workshops, group movie nights, gardening, and resident-run clubs, and staff encourage outings or host devotional and religious services both onsite and offsite, so there's always something to do besides sitting in an apartment. Nursing staff are available around the clock and can coordinate care with outside doctors, therapists, or even hospice as needed, with extra support offered through home health programs, respite care for folks recovering or whose caregivers need a break, and long- or short-term stays for those who aren't sure how long they'll need to be there. Community amenities include walking paths outside, accessible gardens, a computer room, a beauty salon, and rooms come with small kitchen appliances for personal snacks or meals, for those who like to keep their own routines. Parking and free transportation, both for errands or appointments, round out the services, so residents don't feel stuck or isolated.
Everything-care for daily needs, attention to medical changes, memory support, and a program that lets people age in place while staying safe and social-really focuses on making life as comfortable as possible, and while it's not perfect, people who value a smaller and more familiar senior community with a caring approach to both memory and assisted living might find Care Suites of Edina by Vivie fits well for their needs.
