PARK VIEW MANOR

Park View Manor sits at 300 13th Street North in Benson, MN, a block from the downtown business district, and has seven stories with 70 one-bedroom apartment units, three of which are adapted for residents who are handicapped, and the place is owned and managed by the Benson Housing & Redevelopment Authority, which means it follows public housing guidelines and provides units with rent set at 30% of adjusted income, including charges for heat, water, sewer, and gas, with residents at Park View paying for their own electricity, and subsidies like Section 8 and programs based on income limits-30%, 50%, or 80% of area median income-are used, though there's often a waiting list for these, and the public housing units run on property-based assistance which can require applicants to give up their current voucher when moving in, and while the building tends to be older and might have some maintenance needs, the management tries to keep things comfortable with emergency call systems in apartments, security cameras, and a telephone security door system. Every one-bedroom apartment in Park View Manor has a private ADA-compliant bath, and the building has elevators, sufficient parking with car heater hookups, locked mailboxes, refuse rooms on each floor, and laundry available within the building for low cost. Outdoor patios with swings and flower gardens give a bit of fresh air and relaxation at the ends of each corridor, and there's a spacious dining hall serving reduced-cost noon meals Monday through Friday as part of the Senior Nutrition site, which is good for those who like to socialize or can't always cook meals. Residents join activities through the Residence Council, which helps organize bingo, card games, dinner parties, movie nights, church services, and more in the community room, which can also be reserved for private events, and recycling is encouraged throughout. Assisted living and senior living services are available all week, day and night, with homemaker, personal care, and nursing care provided by local agencies; services include help with bathing, getting around, incontinence support, health monitoring, RN health checks, personalized care plans, and even rehabilitation services if needed. Residents join in on arts and crafts, walking trails, computer learning, daily entertainment, and wellness programs, and there's a hair care area and a beauty and barbershop inside, with pets welcome, so residents are free to bring cats and dogs. For families, the facility connects to a wide range of supports-parent advocacy programs, disability resources, mental health agencies, developmental services for children, and prenatal and early childhood programs, plus public partnerships for car seats, diapers, home visits, lactation support, and health insurance guidance, which helps folks juggling more than just senior care issues. Staff are present and awake around the clock, offering complementary transportation and support suited to each resident's medical and daily living needs. The facility keeps a smoke-free policy indoors and serves as a congregate dining site, with both community and private spaces that support both social and private occasions. Park View Manor operates under a licensed Housing With Services model and fits into the local care network with referrals to hospitals, nursing homes, or in-home care, and hires caregiving professionals including CNAs, LPNs, and RNs. Admission goes to those 62 and older, or those who are handicapped or disabled, and the facility outlines clear requirements and offers resources for questions about waitlists, unit availability, eligibility, or services, making it a community-focused option with both practical housing and various supports for residents and families.