Ecumen Brooks
2480 St. Paul Road, Owatonna, MN 55060
Ecumen Brooks is a senior living community located in a quiet residential neighborhood, providing a warm and welcoming environment for its residents. Offering a home-like atmosphere, Ecumen Brooks facilitates new friendships and socialization through various activities around a baby grand piano, cozy fireplace, and communal spaces. It bravely challenges the traditional concept of aging by adopting innovative care approaches. The community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care options, catering to different needs and preferences. Ecumen Brooks is designed to promote independence, wellness, and community spirit among its residents. Pets are also welcome, ensuring that residents can continue living with their cherished animal companions.
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Community Details
Set in the beautiful city of Owatonna, Minnesota, Ecumen Brooks is strategically located near medical facilities such as the Mayo Clinic and Allina’s Owatonna hospital. The community takes pride in its picturesque setting, which includes a gentle stream, pond, walking paths, and a gazebo, providing residents with an environment that supports relaxation and engagement with nature. Residents at Ecumen Brooks relish the completely maintenance-free lifestyle and can enjoy the splendid views of changing seasons through expansive windows. The setting offers the perfect backdrop for an intimate community where interactions feel familial, and pets like the beloved community cat, Trap, add to the warmth of the residence.
Details
- Near Mayo Clinic and Allina's Owatonna Hospital
- Stream
- Pond
- Walking Paths
- Gazebo
- Maintenance-Free Lifestyle
- Expansive Windows
- Pets Welcome
Food and Dining
Dining at Ecumen Brooks offers residents the chance to enjoy an ever-changing menu of home-cooked meals in the company of friends and neighbors. The dining services provide freshly prepared food options and can accommodate many special dietary needs. From casual meals to festive gatherings, residents can invite guests, partake in a variety of meal options, and revel in the shared dining experiences. The community also includes scheduled van services for residents, enhancing their independence and facilitating access to a host of amenities and services.
Dining
- Home-Cooked Meals
- Special Dietary Accommodations
- Guest Dining
- Scheduled Van Service
Amenities
Ecumen Brooks is equipped with an array of amenities designed to make life comfortable, convenient, and entertaining for all residents. The community features a spacious two-story lobby that serves as the central hub for social gatherings and events, where residents can congregate for various activities. Additional amenities include parking in community garages, an urgent response pendant system for safety, light housekeeping services, scheduled transportation, and 24-hour on-site staff for immediate assistance. These services and amenities, while some may require additional fees, ensure residents can live a carefree and vibrant lifestyle within the community.
Amenities
- Near Mayo Clinic and Allina's Owatonna Hospital
- Stream
- Pond
- Walking Paths
- Gazebo
- Maintenance-Free Lifestyle
- Expansive Windows
- Pets Welcome
- Two-Story Lobby
- Parking
- Urgent Response Pendant System
- Light Housekeeping
- Scheduled Transportation
- 24-Hour On-Site Staff
Activities
Activities
Activity and engagement are central to the lifestyle at Ecumen Brooks. The community boasts a spacious lobby with soaring ceilings, ideal for a broad range of musical, social, and educational activities, encouraging residents to stay active and connected. Residents enjoy exercise programs, poetry sessions, social gatherings, and current event discussions. There are also reading buddy partnerships, holiday events, weekly happy hours, hymn sings, religious services, and an array of games such as blackjack and bingo. The community focuses on offering an enriching array of events for residents to enjoy a fulfilling life.
Amenities
- Exercise Programs
- Poetry Sessions
- Social Gatherings
- Current Event Discussions
- Reading Buddy Partnerships
- Holiday Events
- Weekly Happy Hours
- Hymn Sings
- Religious Services
- Blackjack
- Bingo