Senior Living at Watkins - Winona Health sits in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood in Winona, right on the Winona Health campus at 855 Mankato Avenue, so folks there can get all kinds of care and health services without going far, and you'll find almost 60 apartments for adults age 55 and better, with private options for those who want independence but need some support now and then. The community includes independent senior apartments, condos, and townhomes, plus assisted living residences, memory care at Adith Miller and Roger Metz Manors, and even nursing home care for those who need extra assistance. The apartments come with kitchenettes, meal preparation and service, walk-in tubs, washer and dryer access, cable TV, telephones, and you'll see thoughtful safety features like sprinkler systems, medical alert systems-including options from Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, and ADT Medical Alert-and a 24-hour call system to keep folks safe and connected if help's ever needed.
The place gives residents transportation, housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning, which really helps with daily life, and they've got dining rooms for all-day meals-including special choices for allergies or diabetes-along with outdoor spaces, walking paths, a garden, and parking. You'll also find a Great Hall for big activities, the historic Watkins Mansion with private apartments and group gathering spots, the Ben & Adith Miller Auditorium for larger community events, media and activity rooms, and a fitness center and barber/salon right on site, which means plenty of opportunity for both staying active and relaxing on your own time. Social opportunities keep things lively, with arts and crafts, movie nights, health and wellness programs, therapeutic recreation, and even resident-run activities, and staff encourage participation but always respect personal privacy in the private apartments.
Specialized care options cover a wide range, from assisted living and independent living to memory care and nursing homes, and staff coordinate closely with Winona Health, so folks can get help with bathing, dressing, mobility, medication, and day-to-day needs. Residents who need medical support have easy access to everything from family medicine, urgent care, and psychiatric services to surgery and inpatient care, specialized departments for vision, orthopedics, podiatry, women's health, and the Boyer Surgery Lounge, plus unique amenities like The Spa at Winona Health. There's also rehab therapy, an LSVT BIG Program for Parkinson's, occupational and speech therapy, and Winona Home Medical offers sleep management, advisor services, and CPAP equipment. The community supports aging safely with home care, safety guides, medical alert reviews, security systems, and accessibility features.
The community offers programs for caregivers, transportation for errands or appointments, plus move-in coordination, and flexibility to adapt services to each resident. Long-term care insurance options are available, and there's help for families through hospice, palliative care offices, support groups, education programs, and community outreach. Staff and aides are always around to check in or lend a hand, and overall, Senior Living at Watkins - Winona Health aims to keep residents safe, comfortable, and engaged, whether someone's mostly independent, needs memory support, or is looking for more involved medical or personal care, and the place honors everyone's privacy while giving a supportive environment for folks to stay active as they're able.
