Golden Oaks offers seniors a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, care homes, nursing homes, and skilled nursing, so if you need help with daily tasks like dressing or bathing or even more advanced medical care, they've got services for that, and there's always 24-hour monitoring by licensed nurses, which means help's always close by. The staff aims to help residents get back to their previous activities and independence, and if you need short-term care or relief for a caregiver, there's respite care too, plus skilled nursing, rehab, and memory care, so people with Alzheimer's or dementia have safe places and specialized support. The memory care communities have secured outdoor spaces, walking paths, a butterfly garden, and hummingbird garden, and those raised garden beds make it easy to get outside for air or a short walk, with extras like outdoor patios, courtyards, and an indoor atrium for comfortable visits.
You'll find several floor plan choices, from studio apartments and 1-bedrooms up to 3-bedroom units, even detached homes, condos, and townhomes, so people can pick what feels most like home, and features like split bedrooms, central air, shingle roofs, and block and stucco construction are typical in some houses-they might even have a 1-car attached garage with 2 spaces, with a total size of around 1,994 square feet in some homes, such as those built in the Oaks at Mill Run subdivision. The property doesn't have a pool or waterfront but does have a security gate, 24-hour staffing, plenty of parking, and pet-friendly policies for both cats and dogs.
The shared spaces feel homey and welcoming, with spacious dining rooms, a central fireplace, a game room, billiards lounge, library, crafts center, woodworking shop, movie room, and even a piano or organ for group activities or hobbies, and The Club at St. Cloud gives extra activities or services. Meals are made by chefs and meal planners who focus on good nutrition and special diets, with menus offering both private and group dining. There's a beauty salon, spa, barber shop, plus a fitness center and physical therapy for staying healthy and active, and residents can use the computer or media centers, TV room, movie theater, and more for leisure and learning or to stay connected.
Special services mean transportation is available-sometimes for free, sometimes for a fee-and guest services include dining or activities, so family visits are easy. There's help with housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, property maintenance, and concierge-like support, and if you need medication management, diabetic care, incontinence support, or advanced medical needs, on-staff nurses handle those, providing a safety net that feels personal. Residents who speak different languages or want cultural-specific cuisine will find options here, making it a welcoming choice for a wide range of backgrounds.
Golden Oaks is known for friendly staff, helpfulness, and a joyful atmosphere, with awards for Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star, and the focus is really on helping every resident stay as independent as possible, get the right medical care, and find comfort and community no matter what kind of support's needed. They have all-inclusive and rent-plus-care fee payment options, and living here means folks can get the help they need without stress about hidden costs. Pharmacies, doctors, parks, restaurants, and cafes are all nearby for off-site needs, and there's a local theater for entertainment. The community also provides home care by trained aides for seniors who'd rather keep living at home. The staff and residents share a reputation for genuine kindness, and though there's no pool or lake, the outdoor gardens, enclosed courtyard, and generous walking paths help create a relaxed and safe environment for everyone.