Great Home

Great Home sits in a neighborhood at 8668 Alvarado Court, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and has space for four or five residents, which means things feel more like a family than a big institution, and the staff tries to keep things friendly and comfortable while following all the rules for safety and care. Residents get their own private or shared rooms, always fully furnished, with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and kitchenettes, so it feels a lot like a regular home but with help always nearby, and the common dining area is where people gather for meals made with organic ingredients, planned by chefs for both taste and special diabetic diets, and housekeeping, linen service, and maintenance-free living are all taken care of, which makes daily life a little easier. The place has a nice garden outside for sitting or walking, there's garage parking, everything is on 1.08 acres, and the house itself is 3,848 square feet with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, built in 2005, so it's fairly modern but still feels homelike. Residents have access to phone, cable TV, and Wi-Fi in their rooms, and staff is available around the clock for help with daily living needs like bathing, dressing, incontinence care, medication management, and moving around, with licensed caregivers on duty and a 24-hour call system for extra safety. For families who need a break, Great Home offers respite care for short-term stays, and when someone needs more help, staff can make referrals to other services or coordinate with outside healthcare providers. Everyone gets support with moving in, lots of planned activities, and some programs run by the residents themselves, and there are also rides to medical appointments and errands, so people don't have to worry about getting out when they need something. The atmosphere is warm and inclusive, and the small size helps everyone feel seen and heard, which some folks find comforting, especially when they want enough help to stay independent but don't want to be alone. Pets aren't allowed, and the place has a review score of 8.5 from two reviews, which gives a little idea of what others think.