Birchwood Cottage - Mankato
1610 LorRay Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003
Birchwood Cottages operates as memory care-focused assisted living communities with two locations in North Mankato and Owatonna, Minnesota. Established with a mission to serve individuals living with memory loss in an environment that fosters compassion and purpose, Birchwood Cottages strives to positively impact the lives of its residents and their families. These communities, opened from 2015 to 2018, are designed specifically for those with memory loss, featuring open, homestyle environments in beautiful residential areas. The primary focus at Birchwood Cottages is to create meaningful connections, which are vital for residents' well-being. Dedicated employees work to support these connections among residents, families, and staff, contributing to a constructive and harmonious living environment. Birchwood Cottages' dedication to memory care is exhibited through its partnerships, outreach efforts, and involvement with Alzheimer's awareness and fundraising activities.
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Community Details
Birchwood Cottages' approach to creating a high-quality living environment for residents with memory loss involves careful consideration of the community's design and features. Each location offers charming sunrooms, enchanting gardens with walking paths, and spacious outdoor courtyards. Safety and security are prioritized with state-of-the-art camera and alarm technologies, ensuring resident safety and providing families peace of mind. Staff at Birchwood Cottages are professionally trained in dementia care and are available around the clock, ensuring residents receive the care and support they need. The homestyle environments are single-level and are designed to meet the specific needs of residents, allowing them to thrive and enjoy a fulfilling life.
Details
- Sunrooms
- Gardens
- Walking Paths
- Outdoor Courtyards
- Camera And Alarm Technologies
- 24/7 Dementia Trained Caregivers
- Single-Level Homestyle Environments
Amenities
Within the amenity-rich environment of Birchwood Cottages, residents can take pleasure in various outdoor and indoor amenities designed for comfort, socialization, and active living. The outdoor amenities include beautifully landscaped courtyards, walking paths with seating areas, raised garden beds for resident use, and comfortable patios for family enjoyment. Indoors, residents have access to the social kitchens that facilitate interaction and communal living, heated floors for added comfort, and whirlpool tubs with heat lamps and heated towel racks for a luxurious bathing experience. Large, illuminated sunrooms and private spaces are available for family gatherings without additional charges, ensuring that residents can maintain strong connections with their loved ones.
Amenities
- Sunrooms
- Gardens
- Walking Paths
- Outdoor Courtyards
- Camera And Alarm Technologies
- 24/7 Dementia Trained Caregivers
- Single-Level Homestyle Environments
- Landscaped Courtyards
- Raised Garden Beds
- Comfortable Patios
- Social Kitchens
- Heated Floors
- Whirlpool Tubs
- Heat Lamps
- Heated Towel Racks
- Private Spaces For Family Gatherings
Activities
Activities
Birchwood Cottages believes in enriching the lives of its residents through a diverse array of activities tailored to individual preferences. These activities encourage social interaction, the development of life skills, cognitive stimulation, and physical activity. An activities calendar is made available monthly, keeping residents and their families informed and engaged. Some of the favored activities include reminiscing sessions, board games, indoor and outdoor walking clubs, crafts, baking, bingo, and gardening. Residents also participate in decorating for holidays and have opportunities to engage in daily living tasks such as meal preparations and folding laundry—activities that promote autonomy and a sense of purpose.
Amenities
- Reminiscing Sessions
- Board Games
- Walking Clubs
- Crafts
- Baking
- Bingo
- Gardening
- Decorating For Holidays
- Daily Living Tasks
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