Keller Lake Commons in Big Lake, MN provides both Assisted Living and Independent Living options. The community is equipped to manage complex medical profiles, offering oversight for residents who wander during the day or night, elopement risks, and those who stay up throughout the night. Nurses can deliver wound care, administer oxygen, and coordinate special diet plans. Diabetic management is available for people using oral medications, insulin injections, or sliding-scale protocols, and the team accepts residents younger than 60 when clinically appropriate. Staff members are trained to support progressive and advanced dementia, ensuring that cognitive changes do not exclude a resident from receiving needed care.
Registered and licensed nurses are on site, backed by 24-hour on-call coverage, and caregivers work awake night shifts. All employees undergo background checks, and the building maintains round-the-clock staffing with security measures that include pull cords and personal emergency response systems that alert staff immediately. Full assistance is available for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Mobility support ranges from simple standby help with walkers to one- or two-person transfers, Hoyer lifts, and care for bed-bound residents, allowing individuals to remain in place even as needs increase.
Apartments vary in layout, but many include a private bathroom and a kitchenette for light meal preparation. Some units offer independent temperature controls, cable service, and the option to paint or decorate for a more personalized space; not every apartment has all of these features, so prospective residents should confirm availability when touring.
Meals follow a set menu prepared to meet nutritional guidelines, and the kitchen can adapt recipes for special diets, including low-sodium, low-sugar, or texture-modified options. Between meals, snacks are available to help residents maintain stable blood sugar levels and overall caloric intake.
Residents have access to on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, an exercise room, and a library. Select units include in-apartment washer and dryer connections, and some have a balcony or patio for outdoor relaxation. Scheduled transportation assists residents with medical appointments and local errands, supporting continued independence outside the community.