Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna has several locations at 1845 and 1905 Austin Rd, nestled in a green suburban area of Owatonna, Minnesota, with another building in North Mankato. This community specializes in memory care for people living with Alzheimer's Disease and other related dementias. The buildings have open homestyle layouts, private and semi-private apartments, sunrooms, and courtyards with walking paths. Safety and well-being come first, so there's up-to-date monitoring technology, accessible design, handicap access, and safety features throughout. The community has raised garden beds, baking clubs, putting greens for golf, close pets, and Wi-Fi, along with shaded patios and comfortable community dining rooms. There are nutritious meals served daily and tailored activities to encourage engagement. Staff include an Executive Director, Assistant Director, Memory Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Culinary Services Manager, Environmental Services Manager, Life Enrichment Manager, and Community Outreach and Sales Manager, all working together to provide care and support. Birchwood Cottages offers personalized care plans and specialized services for people dealing with memory loss and other cognitive challenges. The staff get regular training in dementia care best practices. The facility also stays involved with the Alzheimer's Association and ACT on Alzheimer's. Families can visit and schedule tours, and there's support for admissions. The focus remains on each resident's dignity, independence, and comfort, with amenities and support for both daily life and meaningful activities, so residents feel valued and cared for. Locally owned and managed, Birchwood Cottages opened their first Owatonna building in 2015, followed by a second in 2017, and their North Mankato community in 2018, all within ten miles of a Mayo Clinic Health System hospital and less than forty miles from the main Mayo Clinic. You'll find a calm, supportive, and thoughtfully designed place for seniors needing enhanced care and memory support.