Sterling Park Commons in Waite Park, Minnesota, offers a comprehensive array of lifestyle options for older adults, including transitional care, long-term care, assisted living, and independent living. This community is designed to support residents and patients across a wide range of needs, from those recovering from injury or illness to individuals seeking a vibrant and engaging environment to call home. The individualized and interdisciplinary approach to care at Sterling Park Commons is centered on maximizing capabilities and overall quality of life within a home-like, community-based setting.
At Sterling Park Commons, residents benefit from a family-for-life philosophy where support and care are available whenever needed. The team at this community is deeply committed to each resident’s unique journey, empowering them to achieve higher levels of functioning and independence. Services include a strong focus on physical health and rehabilitation through a variety of therapy services like mobility training, therapeutic and strength-building exercises, balance work, neuromuscular re-education, posture and body mechanics instruction, as well as home evaluations for safety and awareness. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided through a partnership with Blue Stone Therapy, ensuring residents have access to highly specialized care both as inpatients and on an outpatient basis.
Sterling Park Commons operates with resident safety and wellness at its core, providing 24-hour nursing care to address the medical, psychological, nutritional, physical, and spiritual needs of the community. The nursing team is ready to assist when individuals reach a point where they require continuous monitoring and care, helping to manage illness, injuries, or other challenges that may arise with aging. For those transitioning to comfort care, the compassionate staff works in collaboration with hospice providers to ensure pain management and overall comfort, with special attention to activities such as music therapy and education on coping with life-limiting illnesses. Assistance with daily living tasks like bathing and grooming is handled with dignity and respect, providing residents with essential one-on-one support.
The assisted living and independent living options at Sterling Park Commons promote privacy and independence while maintaining a strong sense of community and engagement. Assisted living tenants enjoy a wide range of services in a supportive, home-like setting, with a focus on making life easier and more fulfilling. An active daily routine is fostered through social, educational, and therapeutic programs designed to enrich each resident’s experience. In independent living, residents appreciate the freedom from the burdens of home maintenance and enjoy the benefits of a lively community with access to social opportunities, recreational activities, and friendships—all conveniently located under one roof.
Therapeutic recreation forms a vital part of care plans at Sterling Park Commons. This approach to therapy prioritizes improvement in both physical and mental health through enjoyable participation in meaningful activities. The staff works diligently to create an environment where life enrichment is a high priority, and where every resident is encouraged to thrive. From rehabilitation services tailored to rebuilding strength and mobility after a hospitalization or injury, to supporting emotional and spiritual well-being, Sterling Park Commons stands as a dedicated and nurturing partner in care for the Waite Park and St. Cloud area.