Brookstone Manor sits on a quiet, tree-lined street at 722 N Pokegama Avenue in Grand Rapids, MN, nestled between two churches in an established neighborhood, so people have easy access to nearby doctors, pharmacies, and transportation if they need it, and the cheerful flower displays in the warm months help make the inside feel welcoming most of the year. The facility has 92 one-bedroom and studio assisted living apartments, all with cable or satellite TV, air conditioning, bath tubs, wheelchair accessible showers, and handicap access. Residents enjoy three meals a day in the dining room, and culinary staff use scratch cooking, plus guests can join for meals if they want to.
The staff offers help around the clock, and there's licensed nursing care available 24 hours a day with medication care, IV therapy, wound care, and diabetic support as needed. The memory care unit has a secure environment for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementia challenges, plus individualized wellness plans and daily mind-stimulating activities. The facility also runs nursing home care, respite care, hospice, independent living, and continuing care options, and people can choose a la carte services for the support they want. Caregiving resources, help for home care or transportation, and caregiver support are also on hand, plus safety features like a medical alert system, medication dispensers, and emergency response systems.
Safety has a strong focus at Brookstone Manor, with features like walk-in tubs, home security, ID theft protection, and accessible indoor and outdoor areas such as enclosed courtyards, outdoor patios, an indoor atrium, fireplaces, TV lounge, movie room, game room, and a piano or organ available for residents to enjoy music. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry-cleaning services are included for all, and transportation services with parking and access to public transit make getting out easy. Residents take part in structured social activities, wellness programs, educational events, and regular outings, along with bingo, baking and grilling clubs, coffee hours, exercise, live music performances, and even visits from local school children. Spiritual needs are supported with on-site and off-site devotional services, a visiting chaplain, and activities for different faiths, including Catholic and Protestant services.
For daily life, the Manor has a fitness center, raised gardening beds, beauty salon, library, activity areas, and a barber shop. There's help with hearing aid resources, including OTC devices and reviews, along with help for using senior cell phones and phone plans, including guides for Jitterbug phones. The staff receives specialized training and continues to build on decades of senior care experience, which helps them deliver support that fits every stage, including for those with long-term memory care needs. Meals are always provided, medication management and personal care are handled with care, and the building remains accessible for those using wheelchairs or walkers. There's no pets allowed. Brookstone Manor accepts VA benefits, works with most long-term care insurance, offers all-inclusive rent, and has a $250 security deposit. Community tours are available for those thinking of moving in. The state license number for Brookstone Manor is 374753, and the facility is a member of Aging Services of Minnesota.
