Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care is set in the historic Nagel Hospital building in downtown Waconia, Minnesota, a place with a nostalgic feel that goes back to 1940, where residents enjoy a mix of modern comforts and the charm of days gone by, and with its location you're close to restaurants, shopping centers, and antique shops, along with the convenience of being not far from downtown Minneapolis. The community offers both assisted living and memory care services, with a focus on providing personalized attention, and there's staff available 24 hours a day, including nurses and caregivers trained to help with medication management, bathing, dressing, and support for high medical needs or complex behaviors. Memory care residents have a supervised environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, with their own dedicated areas and 16 units, and there's a strong focus on meaningful activities to keep their minds and lives active.
Residents can choose from private or semi-private rooms, furnished and designed to be comfortable and homey, with features like kitchenettes, lounge spaces, phone desks, and libraries, and there are even private cottages for folks who want a bit more independence. For meals, there's all-day and anytime dining, meal delivery to rooms, special menus with options like no-sugar or guest meals, and dining rooms that encourage socializing. The building has places to gather like communal living rooms, kitchens, decks, and outdoor spaces, and there's always something going on, from movie nights and scheduled daily activities to resident-run clubs and community-sponsored events. There's a garden and walking paths, plus a barber and salon on-site, and for those who love to keep busy with arts or gardening, there are rooms for hobbies and space outdoors.
Other services provided include housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning, move-in help, transportation, and parking, so day-to-day life is easier for everyone. Residents also get support from visiting doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and a licensed psychotherapist who comes weekly. Health services cover non-ambulatory care, incontinence care, diabetic care, and help with activities like bathing and dressing. There's a strong safety presence, with emergency alert systems and a robust call system in place to keep people secure, and the staff is friendly, easy to talk to, and always close by. The community is pet-friendly, accepts CADI, EW, and BI waivers, and offers respite or short-term stays as well.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care is part of Sunflower Communities and mainly aims to help folks live simply without giving up quality or support, focusing on providing modest, affordable housing in a small, home-like setting, where residents can go about their lives with the help they need, but still keep as much independence as possible-kind of like being on a quiet, friendly main street where people look out for each other and always have something to do if they want to join in. The building and its daily life encourage making new friends, staying mentally active, and connecting with the local community, while professional staff takes care to help every resident feel safe and valued. The community's strong reputation shows, too, with a rating of 4.7 out of 53 reviews.
