Options Residential Division in North St. Paul, MN, is a small assisted living community that holds up to 20 residents and offers several different care options so older adults can find the kind of help they need as they age in place, and you know, it's set up in a way where you've got board and care homes in real neighborhood-style areas, where a small group of people share daily life and staff help with meals, personal care, bathing, and things like that, and then some folks live more independently in maintenance-free rooms with things like a kitchenette, Wi-Fi, phone access, television, and full furnishings, plus there's a dining room, gardens, and other shared spaces where people can spend time together or enjoy a quiet moment in the outdoor space.
Options Residential Division doesn't stop at just housing because they also have continuing care retirement communities, which means someone can move in and still live pretty independently at first, but stay there if they ever need more nursing care or even full-time medical support, and the skilled nursing services offer ongoing help after surgeries or illnesses, taking care of wound care and round-the-clock support from medical staff, which some places don't always offer, you know.
For people living with memory issues like Alzheimer's or dementia, there are special memory care communities here with 24-hour supervision, secure layouts to prevent wandering, memory-enhancing activities, and staff trained to help people find some comfort and structure even when things get confusing, all in a safe and supportive setting, and these memory care areas still keep up with simple pleasures and daily activities to help residents feel included.
Assisted living at Options Residential Division comes with a lot of different supports, whether someone needs help getting dressed, remembering to take medicine, getting to medical appointments through organized transport, or just taking care of meals and keeping up with laundry and cleaning, and there's a 24-hour call system so help is always close at hand, plus supervision and staff ready to coordinate care with healthcare providers if the resident needs it, including diabetes diet management and mental wellness programs.
There are plenty of ways for residents to stay social, with activities sponsored by the community, things run by the residents themselves, daily scheduled programs, and even group outings now and then, so living here gets people moving and seeing each other, and the beauty salon, communal dining room, garden, and common rooms make for nice spaces to gather or relax, all the while keeping the place easy to get around if someone's got a walker or needs extra help to move.
They do offer respite care too, so if a primary caregiver at home needs a break, a person can come stay at Options Residential Division for a short time and get full support, which makes things easier for families and helps people recover after hospital stays as well, and the housekeeping and linen services keep things tidy without residents needing to worry about those chores, giving people more time for hobbies or visits with friends.
This community aims to strike a balance between giving as much independence as someone can manage and stepping in with personal support whenever it's needed, which suits many different needs over time, and because everything's designed for older adults, from the security in memory care to the accessibility layouts, people often find it easier to stay put rather than have to move each time levels of care change, all kept under the umbrella of Options Residential Division and their specialized care programs and staff.
