Cherrywood Advanced Living, South Facility

Cherrywood Advanced Living, South Facility is an assisted living home in St. Cloud, MN, focused on dementia care and long-term help for seniors, and they keep things smaller and more personal with only 20 licensed beds in a house-like setting, where each resident has a private suite, and some suites come with their own big windows, in-floor heat, and private bathrooms, which really makes things homey, and you walk right into the common rooms like a kitchen with a big island and stone countertops, a farm table for group meals, and even a fireplace where neighbors can enjoy coffee together in the morning. They take a calm and steady approach to care, and keep nurses and assistants around the clock, with Licensed Practical Nurses either onsite or on-call 24 hours, and a Registered Nurse overseeing assessments and care plans, working closely with doctors, therapists, and specialists, so the medical side of things is looked after in a direct way, and there's help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, moving around, and handling medicines, including one and two person transfers with lifts for those who need it, plus wound care, podiatry, occupational therapy, and even routine lab work and x-rays done onsite, which means less running around for families too. The home welcomes folks with dementia and those who need more nursing care or end-of-life support, offering memory care activities, special dementia programs, and activities focused on helping residents enjoy life day by day, whether that's gardening on the walk paths, taking part in arts and crafts, using the wellness center, or joining in welcoming group events, with both resident-led and community-sponsored activities, and the staff work hard to keep everyone engaged and feeling safe, even when things are difficult. They say they take extra steps for safety, keeping the facility clean and following COVID-19 policies, plus they use 24-hour call systems, emergency alert buttons, handicap accommodations, sprinkler systems, and various safety features for peace of mind. Meals are home-cooked and can be tailored for special diets like diabetes or allergies, served in the dining room or at the kitchen island, and the home is one-level to help those with mobility challenges move around easily, with furnished rooms and options for private apartments decorated for comfort, plus shared areas like an activity room, laundry services, fitness center, wifi, and even a barber and hair salon onsite for extra convenience. Staff use detailed, person-centered care plans that get updated as needs change, including when someone moves from assisted living to more advanced care, with all-inclusive rates covering utilities. Residents and families can keep in touch through updates and a Facebook page for sharing events and photos, and the home arranges transportation for doctor's visits when needed, with guest parking and suites available. The property rests in a quiet neighborhood on Cooper Ave. S and has a small, friendly feel, being part of a wider Cherrywood community network, aiming to keep things warm, comfortable, and safe for seniors who need a little more help but still want to feel at home.