Scenic Hills Alternative Care, Inc. has a main location at Suite 330, 6230 10th Street North in Oakdale, MN, but there are also other homes on Bonnie Lane, Snowshoe Lane, Gervais Lane, County Road I, and Queens Ave, and some of these are in Maplewood, MN, so they're spread around a bit, and the homes feel cozy and simple, with private rooms that have wheelchair-accessible showers and quiet spaces for people to relax or enjoy the outdoors. They offer many types of care, including ambulatory care for those who can walk on their own, diabetic care with help managing blood sugar, high acuity care for people with complex medical needs, incontinence care, and memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia, and they also provide assisted living and support independent living, which means folks who are still able can live more on their own.
The homes have nurses on-site at all hours, and a program manager checks on each person to figure out what help's needed, and staff help with things like daily activities-getting dressed, washing up, eating, and so on-and help residents keep up with their medicine, doctor appointments, and will even people to off-site appointments when needed. Residents get three meals a day and snacks that focus on nutrition and taste, and the community plans daily activities, with organized outings like fishing trips, art exhibits, flower shows, outdoor concerts, and some on-site meetings for devotional services or prayers. There's transportation for doctor visits or other needs for an extra cost, or sometimes at no charge, so people can get where they need to go, and there are activities on-site and off-site for people who like to stay busy or want some variety in their days. There's mental health support, preventative care services, and staff and ancillary services for folks who might need even more medical help, and the homes put a lot of effort into both healthcare and general comfort, giving people a place that feels settled but supportive, with both community spaces and private ones so residents can choose how to spend their time.
