Greatercare Facilities I's been helping people for more than twelve years now, sitting just a couple miles outside of Woodbury, Minnesota, and it offers a good mix of different care types in a setting that's more like a house than an institution, which some people really appreciate because it makes things feel less overwhelming. At their main location on Newcastle Road in Woodbury, they've got private rooms, semi-private rooms, and studio apartments, all fully furnished, and the place's got common areas, indoor and out, that let people spend their days how they like, whether sitting in gardens, joining an activity, or relaxing in a quiet space. The community's organized into houses with unique names-Falstaff House, Newcastle House, Woodbridge House, Robinwood House for those aged 55 and under with four beds in each, and Somerset House for those 55 and up with room for five-which keeps things small and focused, so high staff-to-resident ratios are the norm and help's always close.
They offer a good spread of services: assisted living as a main option, but also skilled nursing for more medical needs, and well-thought-out memory care for folks with dementia or other memory problems, with extra supervision and programs specifically for those challenges. Places like Cambridge Senior Living - Hudson handle independent living, while specialized dementia care sits at spots like Prelude Home & Services and Ecumen Lakeview Commons-and there's also short-term stays, known as respite care, to help out when family caregivers need a break. Some of their other facilities have names like At Home With Us, Scenic Hills Alternative Care, Salams Care Residential, Sagewood, Hometown Senior Living (in several locations), Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living, Idaho Home, and Hazel Senior Living, just to give you a sense of the variety.
Staff can help with almost anything-bathing, getting dressed, medication management, even feeding, and they keep things safe for people who need diabetic oversight or incontinence support, plus there are wheelchair accessible showers and move-in help for new folks. Regular meals, special diets like diabetes care, and scheduled daily activities (along with community-sponsored events and off-site trips) give some structure, but there's enough flexibility for personal hobbies and preferences. There's internet, cable TV, and transportation to doctor's appointments, and the place always keeps a mindful eye on accessibility, safety, and the comfort of the residents.
Mental health care and behavioral support are also part of the picture, and there's lab services and professional medical oversight, with a lab director named Miriam A. Egbudom making sure all the health details get looked after right. They keep records of lab samples, offer alerts for special needs, and provide professional services and training to staff. The "Greatercare Facilities I Program" is their main care plan and it's built to give attention to physical, mental, and emotional well-being, with an outlook that supports personal growth and self-discovery so people feel at home and empowered.
They serve different ages and needs, not just seniors, but also vulnerable adults and people with mental health challenges, which is why they've kept the house capacity small, typically five people at most-though right now, Robinwood and Falstaff House each have an open bed. Pay options vary from private funds to state waivers or brain injury programs, so there's some flexibility on that end too. The staff's always there-24 hours, every day-making sure everyone's comfortable, safe, and as independent as possible, in a homelike space that aims to meet both small and bigger needs as they come up.
