Bickford of Maplewood sits in a quiet spot overlooking a lake near Sherwood Park in Maplewood, Minnesota, and folks there can choose from studio apartments, single-room units, semi-private rooms, and a few one-bedrooms, some with their own view of the backyard pond, and there're emergency call systems and cable TV in private rooms, too, which makes it nice if you worry about safety or like a bit of quiet time with your shows. Residents can bring some pets, and the place has a relaxed, cozy feel, with common spaces like a community room, arts room, porch, outdoor seating, and a garden patio with raised planters, so there's always a spot for card games, movie nights, or just looking at the flowers and birds. Bickford of Maplewood takes in folks 55 or older and offers assisted living and memory care, so people who need help with things like bathing, dressing, and medicine can get it, with staff available all day and all night, and they're trained to support folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, even those who might wander or get pretty confused, with lots of check-ins to keep everyone safe.
There's a barber shop and salon right there, along with a spa, and the dining room's pretty busy since they do all-day dining-meals there are dietitian-approved, and if someone has allergies or needs a special diet, they'll take care of that. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning get done, and for folks who need to get to an appointment or just want to head out for the day, free transportation is offered, and day trips are a regular thing, with staff coordinating move-ins to help new residents settle in. Seniors staying for a short time can use respite care if family goes away, and there are furnished rooms for these stays, so nobody needs to haul a lot of belongings. They've got a memory care unit, tailored care plans, and guidance for families living with dementia, including a resource kit and presentations, and the staff helps with health and medication management, sometimes even working with outside doctors. You'll see neighbors joining activities like exercise, resident-run clubs, and social events, with walking paths outside, and there's always someone to help if getting around isn't easy-non-ambulatory folks get support, and the building is set up for safety with round-the-clock supervision. While most describe the community as homey and friendly with a small, welcoming group, the place does have a recent review that wasn't too positive, but people looking for a pet-friendly space with a garden and care for memory issues might find what they need here.
