Christine Metcalf sits at 1268 12th Avenue North in St. Cloud, MN, and is part of the Housing 21 resident community, with an emphasis on care, medical services, and keeping seniors safe and well. The community provides assisted living and independent living choices, as well as memory care and skilled nursing services, so folks can get help with bathing, dressing, or moving around if they need it, and care plans can change as needs change, which is useful when health changes over time. There are 24-hour call systems, supervision around the clock, and important supports like medication management, home care help, meals, and personal care, with housekeepers providing laundry and dry cleaning when necessary. Memory care services provide secure surroundings, dementia care, and special activities, with safety and interaction for those living with Alzheimer's or other types of memory loss.
There are providers like Spot Rehabilitation, Visiting Angels, Recover Health, Arise Cares, Centracare Health Home Care, Inspired By You Home Care, and Apria Healthcare, and the community has licenses for Comprehensive Home Care through the State of Minnesota. While long-term non-acute care is available for less than the cost of full nursing homes, Christine Metcalf doesn't take Medicare for payment unless certified by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Local agencies like the Department of Aging often conduct regulatory surveys. Folks find things like private furnished apartments, a kitchenette, a garden, outdoor space, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and a beauty salon useful, and communal areas like the dining room and arts room make it easy to spend time together. Meals get prepared with options for those with dietary needs such as diabetes, and there's meal service along with an emergency alert system for peace of mind. Staff help with daily routines, and regular health checks are part of the schedule; they coordinate with outside healthcare providers when needed and always keep the focus on helping folks keep as much independence as they're able. Residents join community and resident-run activities each day to encourage friendship and mental wellness, so things stay lively, and the facility adjusts support as people's health changes over time, making sure every person has a plan that fits just right.
