Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc.

Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc. sits over on Lake Blvd in Forest Lake, offering care for seniors since November 1, 1971, and you'd find that it's got just 17 licensed beds, so things feel a bit more like a small neighborhood than a big, busy building, which some families say gives them peace of mind knowing folks won't get lost in the crowd. The place is licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health and the Secretary of State and focuses on long-term care, with both assisted living and memory care for people living with dementia, including Alzheimer's, and you can expect staff to speak English and be ready to help non-ambulatory residents or those who might need extra support, even with incontinence care or moving from place to place. Residents get help with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, transfers, and such, and there's medication management set up, which is useful for those with mild cognitive struggles, and the staff works with outside healthcare providers to keep medical care coordinated. Windy Acres has private or shared rooms, including studio options, and there's 24-hour supervision along with a call system throughout, which helps if someone needs quick help in an emergency, and because it's a secured community with emergency alerts everywhere, families can feel safer if their loved one needs memory care. There are meals planned by chefs and meal planners-special dietary needs like allergies or diabetes can be handled-and residents can eat all day in a dedicated dining space or pick from options, with housekeeping, laundry, and move-in help all available too. Windy Acres includes things like a community room, gardens, walking paths, arts room, movie nights, and a salon and barber, plus organized activities, transportation for errands or outings, and plenty of parking for visitors or those still able to drive. Entertainment, phones in rooms, and help with daily chores make it feel homelike, while hospice and dementia waivers allow for a level of care you don't get everywhere. There's no BBB accreditation and you won't find a lot of detailed public information about every service or amenity they provide, but what's known points to a steady, supportive place for seniors, especially those who need memory care, in a setting that doesn't feel overwhelming or impersonal.