Rakhma Grace Home, located in Hopkins, MN, sits in a large, mid-century rambler that feels more like a bed-and-breakfast than an institution, and most of the rooms are private, situated up on the second floor, where residents can look out over the big, wheelchair-friendly deck and the spacious front and back yards, which are nice for summer picnics and BBQs when the weather's decent. The inside has a roomy living and TV area on the ground floor, a big dining room for meals, and a pool table and TV spot down in the lower level for games or movies-residents can also enjoy fireplaces and plenty of places to sit and relax, and those who want to go out can join planned outings or stroll on the outdoor walking paths or through the enclosed courtyard. This place mainly focuses on caring for folks with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, and the dedicated memory care section keeps things safer with special alarms and bracelets that let staff know if anyone prone to wandering is getting too close to leaving, so even those with challenging behaviors or confusion are looked after.
Care at Rakhma Grace covers just about everything, from basic help with dressing, toileting, and moving between bed and wheelchair, to wound care, medication reminders and administration, diabetic monitoring including insulin shots, and help for those with incontinence, with regular reminders and hands-on support as needed. The staff, including nurses and a doctor on call, are around twenty-four hours a day with someone always awake for emergencies, and there's help for folks who need one or even two-person assisted transfers, including the use of mechanical lifts. For people who need extra care, whether it's for heavy nursing or just a light hand, there's a range of services and support, with supervision to make sure residents keep up with daily grooming and routines.
Residents can join group activities run by a full-time activity director, whether that's arts and crafts, movie nights, games, or devotional services both onsite and off, and there are weekly outings, social and educational programs, and wellness activities, all meant to keep people engaged and connected. Some pets are allowed, and there are amenities like a salon and barbershop, internet, a kitchen/kitchenette in the rooms, and washers and dryers available, plus guest parking and transportation if needed. Family caregivers can find resources here, as well as options for respite or hospice care.
The focus really stays on preserving comfort and dignity for all residents, especially those with memory issues, and the building's community-style layout with semi-private apartments and just 15 residents helps keep things quieter and more personal. There's long-term care and insurance support for those who need it, special therapy visits from nurses, podiatrists, speech and physical therapists, and regular cleaning, laundry, and maintenance. The building has safety features like a sprinkler system and wheelchair-accessible showers to make daily life a little easier. Rakhma Grace Home has been around since the 1980s, having started in the old Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church property, and its approach has always aimed to give an option outside of traditional institutions, with a homelike space where people can live safely, sing, walk, share meals, and keep up friendships and family connections in a comfortable setting. They've also got sister locations in Minneapolis (Peace Home), St. Paul (Joy Home), and Minnetonka (Minnetonka Grace Home), all working under the same idea of gentle, memory-focused care and connected community living.
