North Star Manor sits in Warren, Minnesota, and offers several care options all in close connection with North Valley Health Center, so if someone needs help, the hospital's right there, which is comforting. The place's got 20 assisted living apartments and another 20 senior housing units, with one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or a guest suite for visitors, so folks can pick what fits them best. The assisted living area is over at 400 S. McKinley St., with the senior apartments at 434 S. McKinley St., and everything's set up to make things simple and easy to get around no matter your mobility. People who live at North Star Manor can get help with daily needs, but they've also got their own space with included appliances like a stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer, and mini-blinds, plus basic utilities like water, heat, and garbage service taken care of in the monthly fee.
Professional caregivers, licensed nurses on call, and Universal Workers on each shift work as a team, and they sit down to make a plan with you and your family so your care matches your needs, especially if someone needs memory support or long-term special care. Their team tries to treat everyone with respect and kindness, and they pay attention to even little things like keeping daily routines familiar and meals nutritious-there's two hot meals every day, plus a continental breakfast, daily coffee hour, and snacks. Staff also take care of weekly laundry, linens, trash, and light housekeeping, and if someone's got to get to the clinic or anywhere else around town, there's scheduled transportation or an , though it's tied to when folks are available to help. Apartments have their own locked mailbox, security access, and off-street parking-handy for peace of mind and for family visits. Monthly fees also cover Wi-Fi, basic cable TV, and emergency response systems in case someone needs help quickly.
The place tries to feel welcoming and friendly, with plenty of group activities, a fitness area, walking paths, outdoor sitting spots, a chapel for daily devotions, a sunroom, lounges, and a community room for gatherings or if folks just want to chat. There are scheduled social, religious, educational, and recreational events, so regular days have a bit of variety, whether that's music, games, or just enjoying the fresh air outside with friends. Extra services like meal options, garages, beauty and barber shops, and housekeeping help are available for a fee, so people can add what they need. With staff working to keep things running-appliance repairs, groundskeeping, and keeping common areas tidy-residents don't have to worry about maintenance, and there's storage for personal things, too. North Star Manor's focus stays on community, comfort, peace of mind, and trying to make sure residents' choices and independence come first, offering care for each person as they need it, for as long as they need it.
