Cedar Ridge Place

Cedar Ridge Place sits at 7115 Wayzata Blvd in the Eliot neighborhood of Saint Louis Park, MN, and provides a range of care for older adults, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and independent living options for those wanting a social environment, and though the community has only 28 units, residents get choices between private rooms, studios, semi-private spaces, and even two-bedroom apartments, usually in the memory care section which costs about $3,450 for a studio, and you'll find this place is secured and purpose-built, designed so folks with memory challenges, like Alzheimer's or dementia, can move around safely with locked entries, alarm bracelets for those who might wander, and a dedicated memory care building for men who sometimes have more difficult or aggressive behavior, called The Oasis, so it really is set up for folks who might need a little more supervision or specialized care, and there's care for people who need help with their daily tasks, with round-the-clock staff including nurses, personal care assistants, a full-time activity director, and trained workers available to assist with bathing, dressing, medication, toileting, meals, and even medication administration such as insulin injections, plus visiting nurses can come in, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists are on site for those who need extra support, and there's hospice care, respite stays on a short-term basis, and in-home healthcare or rehab if someone's coming out of the hospital or just needs a break from their usual routine, and their approach really tries to treat mind, body, and spirit, so they keep structured activities going all day, like movie nights, happy hours, devotional services both in and out of the building, daily stretching or yoga, music, art classes, Wii bowling, trivia, intergenerational programs, and even horticultural and pet-focused programs, and though pets aren't allowed for residents, staff sometimes bring in visiting animals. Residents can eat chef-prepared meals with options to match special diets like gluten-free or low-sodium, and there's always snacks provided, and both rooms and common spaces include Wi-Fi, cable TV, and kitchenettes in some options, so those who enjoy being connected or making a snack on their own will be accommodated, and the activities calendar is full, trying to promote comfort and independence with help always close by if it's needed, and for families who visit, there's on-site guest parking. The property has indoor and outdoor common areas, gardens, barbecue spots, patios, hot tubs and spas, and accessible showers, so people can get outside or relax with others. All cleaning, laundry, linens, and general upkeep are handled by staff, so residents have more time to join in on games, hobbies, and social life, and if someone needs transportation, it can be arranged for a cost. Residents can pay by check or credit card, and Cedar Ridge Place is licensed by the state under license number 31139. The community is handicap accessible, has safety features like secured entries and doormen, and even specialized care for diabetes management, incontinence, and stand-by (one-person, two-person, or mechanical) transfer help, and the staff work with people who need a medium to heavy level of assistance, including those with behavior issues or who are considered elopement risks. Residents can get spiritual care from on-site or visiting clergy, and there are resources and tools for both care planning and caregiver support. Even though there are pool, fitness centers, and entertainment venues, it's not known what all the interiors look like, and parking and garage setups aren't fully described, but the place is designed for comfort and security. The community doesn't allow pets for residents, but it does honor legal protections on gender identity and source of income and supports LGBTQ rights, because of state and federal law. With all these care options, structured programs, and safety features, Cedar Ridge Place tries to help people keep as much independence and joy in daily life as they can, while making sure support is always on hand.