Woodcrest of Country Manor, located at 1200 Lanigan Way SE in St. Joseph, Minnesota, sits on several private acres with scenic woodlands, flower and vegetable gardens, and walking trails where residents often spot wildlife or spend time in secure outdoor seating areas and a bird watching sanctuary. The community includes Woodcrest Apartments and Woodcrest Suites, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care options, and every apartment comes with modern appliances like a dishwasher and microwave, large windows, a patio or deck, forced air heating and cooling, and some have a second bathroom and nine-foot ceilings for extra comfort. Residents can join card clubs, gardening groups, movie nights, and special interest clubs, or spend time at the country store, the wellness center, the salon and spa, or take part in regular outings, spiritual care, and wellness classes-there are daily activities and socials plus intergenerational programs with Kids Country Child Care nearby.
Older adults who need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or medication management have access to 24-hour staff support, a call system, and home health care, and the care team stays on site at all hours for safety and peace of mind. The facility's common areas and community destinations invite connection and engagement, and there's friendly staff always nearby, plus scheduled housekeeping, maintenance, weekly courtesy checks, secure indoor parking, and internet and television service throughout the property. Outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, pharmacy services, a health care center, and healthcare coordination with nearby providers make it easier for residents to get the support they need while staying connected to the broader community through transportation, with the Country Care-A-Van service making trips and appointments easier to manage.
The management team includes a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Clinical Officer, Vice President of Senior Housing and Ancillary Services, and an Executive Director of Extended Services, and the Country Manor Foundation and volunteer services program help make the experience more personal for both residents and families. The dedicated COVID-19 Information Center shares the latest in mask guidelines and keeps everyone up to date on county transmission rates, and the facility posts signs at entrances and high-traffic areas, has contact tracing when there's a case, tests as needed, and asks that residents self-monitor and wear masks if exposed, though no one has to quarantine after exposure or after returning from off-campus visits-just follow the recommended steps to stay safe. Visitation is flexible, with no set limits on numbers or times for indoor visits, and masking is recommended for guests.
Woodcrest has seen over 45 years in senior housing and is designed to adapt as residents' needs change, with assisted living offering as much or as little support as a person wants, and memory care built right into daily life. Residents can pick from suites, patio homes, or senior apartments, and tailor services as needed, with a menu of health and support options that fit different lifestyles. The clinic, pharmacy, and rehabilitation services are right on site, while the on-site general store provides everyday items and snacks, and the daily activities, lush grounds, and community engagement promote genuine camaraderie and friendship among residents. The approach here is built on decades of experience, a compassionate staff, and ongoing attention to the modern needs and wishes of seniors, and Woodcrest of Country Manor is rated 4.1 based on 10 reviews, with each community under its roof offering its own mix of amenities and care.
