River of Life Residential Living sits on Battle Creek Road in Saint Paul, Minnesota, designed for comfort and care in a homelike setting with only five licensed beds, so it stays personal and quiet. The focus stays on meeting each person's needs, one-on-one, with staff who meet residents right where they are, helping them feel at home and at ease while facing life's changes. The place works as an assisted living and skilled nursing home, offering help with daily needs, long-term care, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and even care for people with traumatic brain injuries or who need hospice services toward the end of life, and it has the required state license to provide these services.
People at River of Life can keep pets, enjoy private rooms-some with kitchenettes-and use both indoor and outdoor common spaces, all kept smoke-free, with wheelchair accessible showers and transportation for residents, and there are beauty and barber services onsite to help people feel their best. Residents get meals, personal help, and as much independence as possible, and the staff includes nurses, a podiatrist, therapists, and doctors on call. Bluestone Physician services look after geriatrics, and there are regular visits from physical, occupational, and speech therapists, so medical needs are covered, and the home can offer physical and occupational therapy for those who need it.
Here, the staff supports the mind, body, and spirit of each person, with activities, devotional services, and companionship, all part of the care, and the service is shaped by a Christian mission to meet each person's needs and share compassion. Personalized care plans come from doctors and nurses after they sit down and listen to each resident's story, considering their health and daily living needs. There are programs for socializing, educational activities, entertainment, and pastoral services, offering structure and ways to stay connected.
Memory care is a focus, with safety and engagement for those living with dementia, and the team also manages physical and medical care for a variety of health problems. People can stay long-term, from independent living support all the way through end-of-life care, and there's help with finding care outside if needs go beyond what the staff can handle. Families know their loved ones have attention and support, and the administrators, Gailann G Nehotte and Michael P Nehotte, lead with commitment to kindness and consistency.
River of Life keeps a small staff of at least four people, and the facility has earned an A+ rating from the BBB, even though it's not accredited, and it follows strict policies and state guidance in every service. The home offers resident parking and access to outside healthcare services like hospice and dental care, aiming to ease the challenges of older age and serious health issues and let people feel secure and cared-for every day.
