Ecumen Litchfield sits downtown at 200-218 N Holcombe Avenue in Litchfield, Minnesota, and they've been around since 1951, which gives them a long history of serving seniors and folks in the Meeker County area, and folks say the staff works hard to get to know what matters to each resident so they can provide care that's tailored to their needs. The place offers lots of choices-independent living for seniors who want to stay active and social without worrying about upkeep, assisted living for those who want some extra help with daily tasks, and memory care for those facing Alzheimer's or dementia, with features to help reduce confusion and keep folks safe from wandering, plus there's skilled nursing, home care, hospice, and even an adult day program if that's something that's needed. Apartments come as studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom, with options for semi-private rooms and some rooms allowing pets-each has cable, internet, and free WiFi, and residents can pick room service if they like, and there are full-size kitchens too for those who want to cook.
There's a dining hall for community meals, or residents can eat in their rooms, and meals are planned by chefs and meal planners who try to give everyone choices, including special meal options, and guests are welcome to join at mealtime or even stay overnight. The staff helps with laundry, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and medication administration, and they offer personal aide and companion care services. If people need it, there's onsite skilled nursing, hospice, pharmacy, physical therapy, and programs like the Personal Emergency Response System and Automatic Medication Dispensing Service. The facility is licensed by the state and has on-site religious services, plus a bunch of activities like gardening, music groups, lectures, educational classes, yoga, chair yoga, game nights, and storytime, along with outings and outdoor patios and gardens for some fresh air. Residents can find comfort knowing there's emergency shelter and transportation for community members, as well as services through programs like Meals on Wheels, Head Start, SNAP Outreach, and the Meeker County Clothing Center, which helps local families.
The building has community spaces like a recreation room, TVs in common areas, barbershop and haircuts on site, parking for residents, and free transportation around town. Folks at Ecumen Litchfield can join in with the Live 2B Healthy exercise classes, grief support groups, and foot care clinics. There's a focus on making life as smooth and friendly as possible, whether someone's looking for full care or a little extra help now and then; the team also supports families with programs for veterans, foster care, licensing, and more, since they've got ties with the Heartland Community Action Agency and United Community Action Partnership. The place stands out for the warm and simple community feel, and the people who work there aim to keep things welcoming, with experience and resources on hand even for those facing tough times like housing instability or health issues. They offer tours for those curious to see what daily life is like, and the community supports many types of care, so people can stay in one place as their needs change over time. The Senior Living Care Consultant is Nicole Larson, and the Executive Director is Jen Rutledge.
