Hands At The Cross Care Home sits in a peaceful and scenic spot at 1740 Overlook Trail North in Stillwater, Minnesota, surrounded by well-kept gardens, walking paths, and cozy outdoor areas for relaxing, so folks can take in nature or spend time with each other, and there's often the sound of laughter from movie nights or group activities like arts and crafts, or just neighbors sitting together near the garden. The place has a medium size, which means it's not too big or too small, letting residents build close connections with staff and neighbors, and there's a friendly, faith-inspired approach that encourages compassion and support, grounding care in kindness, dignity, and the idea that every person has a story worth sharing. It's a community that tries to meet all sorts of needs, since there's assisted living help for those needing support with bathing, dressing, and getting around, memory care services for folks with dementia, apartments for independent seniors, skilled nursing for people with complex health needs, and even short-term respite stays if someone's family caregiver needs a break, and there are home care services with caregivers or sitters who can help out for a while in someone's house, too. There are private suites and shared room choices, each with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, and things like air-conditioning, cable TV, internet, and an emergency call system in every unit. Each day brings restaurant-style meals cooked with organic ingredients, with special diets or allergies being taken into account, and there are daily housekeeping, linen, and laundry services to keep the place fresh, plus move-in help so folks can settle in more easily.
Residents don't have to worry much about chores or cooking, because staff members take care of meals, cleaning, and home maintenance, while attentive nurses and caregivers keep watch all day and night, ready to help with medication management, personal care, and safety, which means folks can keep living on their own as long as possible while still knowing help is always close by. There's transportation for doctor's visits and shopping, and community features like an indoor dining hall, library, a barber and salon, arts rooms, on-site events, and regular activities to keep people busy-everything designed to support health, happiness, and independence since the staff often talks about a "Medical Touch" approach that focuses on each person's comfort and well-being. People enjoy the quiet walks, talk with staff or friends in the living rooms, reflect quietly in sitting areas, or join spiritual encouragement activities if they want. The monthly rates start at $4,686, and services are flexible so residents can get what they need without feeling crowded, and there's a strong sense that everyone matters, whether someone comes for a short stay or lives there for years. Hands At The Cross Care Home pays careful attention to health and safety with a 24-hour call system, medication help, emergency alert systems, and active support for non-ambulatory folks or those with dietary restrictions, and the entire place is arranged to bring people together while supporting privacy and comfort. The community is close to parks, hospitals like Hudson Hospital, and medical offices such as St Croix Orthopaedics, which makes it easier for residents to get outside help if they need it, and the mix of on-site care, activities, and peaceful surroundings makes the place comfortable for a wide range of people and care needs.
