McKenna Crossing sits on 15 acres with wetlands and features a winding path that goes through the whole community and connects to Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, River Valley YMCA, and a preschool called Shepherd's Flock, so residents can walk, visit, and watch children play, which is nice. The community is run by Presbyterian Homes & Services and offers independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, memory care, transitional care, and some nursing home services, with options for 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and studio apartments, some with dens, sunrooms, decks, washers and dryers, and full kitchens for people who want to cook. The place has 38 apartment units and 91 licensed beds, covering a range of care needs, and accepts private pay and long-term care insurance, but usually doesn't take Medicare unless certified.
There's a Town Center with shopping, dining, and recreation, amenities like a library, theater, convenience store, salon and barber, chapel, fitness center, billiards, and general store, plus underground heated parking, garage spaces, storage lockers, a car wash bay, and guest parking so people don't have to worry much about winter or visitors. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services-including self-serve options-help keep things easy, and meals get served restaurant style in assisted living, though some folks still cook in their own kitchens. Residents get access to scheduled transportation, banking, wellness programs, on-site maintenance, and Wi-Fi throughout most places.
Staff members are there 24 hours a day and a nurse is on staff, so there's personalized support when someone needs extra help, and families often feel better knowing someone's always watching out for their loved ones. McKenna Crossing has specific memory care neighborhoods called The Arbor and Arbor Ponds for folks living with dementia, offering secured spaces, personalized care, stimulating activities, and extra peace of mind. The community runs intergenerational programs with kids from the preschool, music performances, Bible study, hymn sings, gardening, and instructor-led fitness classes, while people can have small pets, join clubs, read newsletters, or visit with the campus pastor and chaplain for spiritual care.
McKenna Crossing is licensed by the state of Minnesota (assisted living license #417961) and usually gets surveyed by local agencies like the Department of Aging. The facility has controlled access for safety, offers respite stays, and provides both short-term and long-term care as needed. The emphasis is often on making the journey of aging feel meaningful, safe, and connected, keeping people engaged through activities, social programs, and supportive services tailored for different levels of need.
