St Anne Extended Healthcare sits in Winona, MN, as a non-profit, faith-based community, founded back in 1962, with a focus on helping older adults keep their dignity while getting different kinds of care, and there aren't many places that try to cover as many needs as St Anne does, because there they mix independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, adult day services, memory care for people living with Alzheimer's and dementia, and even hospice and funeral planning, all within a network of homes and different addresses across the city, so seniors can stay as their care needs change over time. You'll find 109 units and beds, with rooms having private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and cable TV, and there's regular housekeeping, laundry services, and on-call maintenance, which takes care of many practical needs, and every unit offers a 24-hour call system, so if something comes up in the night or during the day, help is there. St Anne has a 24-hour staff and licensed nurses, with nursing support for 12 to 16 hours a day, and skilled nursing staff take care of people who need more help after leaving the hospital or with long-term health problems, like wound care, stroke care, pain management, and all sorts of therapy-physical, occupational, speech-and medication management.
Meals get served in a restaurant-style dining room, with menus for special diets, and there are options for vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, low salt, and diabetic meals, and families can rest easier knowing the kitchen tries to follow doctor's orders when the food gets made, and there are snacks and a convenience store on site if you need something extra. The community offers daily help with things like bathing, dressing, moving around, and managing medicine, while those in memory care receive support in a secured environment, where staff provide specialized activities made to help with memory and connection, promote a sense of purpose, and give residents safe but engaging things to do. Assisted living services help with daily activities but focus on keeping people independent as long as possible, so there's support but not too much, and everyone has a personal care plan made for what they need and like-nothing too general.
Seniors at St Anne find all kinds of things to do-bingo, arts and crafts, music, movies, book collections, a garden, fitness and wellness rooms, and a swimming pool, with outings and educational programs, and a full calendar of community-sponsored activities, game room visits, beauty salon time, and quiet times in the small library. Spiritual support is available too, with religious activities and chances to meet with others in faith. St Anne provides transportation for both medical appointments and outings, and houses the Benedictine Adult Day Center for those needing some help but not ready to live away from home.
Residents or their families can join councils to share concerns and give feedback on care. The property's secure settings feature safety and accessibility upgrades, so people using wheelchairs or walkers move about more easily. St Anne Extended Healthcare stays certified for Medicare and Medicaid and accepts those programs to help families manage costs, and it also has support services for end-of-life care, including hospice, funeral planning, grief resources, and helps families with checklists and memorial needs-offering things like caskets, urns, and memorial websites, plus fundraising and donation tools for funeral needs, so families know there's a plan in place and help available.
The focus at St Anne lies in keeping seniors comfortable and connected through a full range of personal, medical, and social supports, never rushing anyone and always trying to give people choices and maintain respect, so people can stay in their community as their needs change, all under the care of experienced staff. Some people live there for many years and get to know the staff well, which can be reassuring for families and good for the residents themselves, because having routines, friends, and chances to engage or just relax can make all the difference in the later years.
