2 Caring Hands has served older adults in Lakeville, MN since 2005, running a group of three care homes including Iceland Manor, Gemini Manor, and Spy Glass Manor, each one keeping things small and home-like with space for up to 21 residents in total, though some houses take as few as five folks at a time, so people end up getting plenty of attention. The owners are two sisters known for running things with the sort of warmth that gets some people calling them "angels," and the staff tries to treat folks living here like family, taking them out for lunch or dinner, helping them join in both staff-planned and resident-run activities, and encouraging friendships within the group home setting. 2 Caring Hands offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and independent living, plus support at home and short-term respite care if a family caregiver needs a break, so they really try to meet people where they are, no matter how much help they want. There are professional caregivers and a full-time nurse on staff around the clock, ready to help with bathing, dressing, getting around, medication, transfers, diabetes management, mental health support, and coordination with outside doctors, while those with dementia or high care needs get care under special state waivers including dementia or hospice care, and people with diabetes, high medical needs, or cognitive troubles find tailored help. Safety stays high on the list-with emergency call systems, health checks, routine inspections, and a strong focus on keeping staff-to-resident ratios low so no one gets overlooked.
Meals are home-cooked and served all day, with help for special diets, and people can tuck into food in the dining room or, sometimes, outdoors where gardens and walking paths make it easy to sit and talk, watch birds, or stretch legs. Rooms come furnished and have private or wheelchair-accessible showers, and there's always Wi-Fi, cable TV, a common area to watch movies, and a cheerful salon/barber shop for haircuts and visiting. Activity choices fill the calendar, with daily events, arts and crafts, group games, and movie nights, plus outings, and the staff helps people move in and keeps rooms tidy with regular cleaning and laundry services. Transportation to medical appointments and local attractions comes with the deal, and a security system keeps things safe inside and out. People in 2 Caring Hands communities get their own space but never feel alone, with constant help nearby and a cozy setup that focuses on friendships and independence. There's always health monitoring, companionship, support for daily tasks, and a team of caregivers trained to notice when someone needs extra attention. 2 Caring Hands has kept its Minnesota license active and clear for years, always passing safety checks, and they've picked up awards like Best of Senior Living 2025 and Best Meals & Dining for what's offered. They believe in independence and comfort, give guidance for senior care choices, and keep things simple, friendly, and warm in a quiet neighborhood that doesn't feel like an institution at all.
