At The Lakes of Stillwater in Stillwater, MN, residents can choose Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Independent Living, making it possible to remain in one location even as health needs change. The team manages complex medical situations, including wound care, oxygen use, special diets, and diabetic care—whether medications are taken orally, by injection, or monitored on a sliding scale. Staff are trained to address wandering, elopement risk, nighttime wakefulness, combative behavior, and other behavioral issues, and they have specific protocols for residents living with moderate dementia or those under 60 who require supportive services.

Clinical oversight comes from registered and licensed practical nurses on staff, backed by a nurse on call 24 hours a day. All personnel pass background checks, doors are alarmed, and a pull-cord and PERS system route alerts directly to on-site, awake staff around the clock. An activity director coordinates daily programming, while full assistance is available for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Mobility support spans standby help for walker users to one- or two-person transfers, Hoyer-lift transfers, and care for bed-bound residents, ensuring that physical support keeps pace with changing needs.

Apartments can feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, individual temperature controls, and cable hookups, though not every unit includes every element. Residents may paint or decorate their rooms to make the space their own, and extra storage is available for personal items. Independent Living tenants receive regular housekeeping and laundry services, allowing them to focus on community life rather than home maintenance.

Meals are prepared on site and offered through a daily set menu with an additional on-order option for variety. The dining team coordinates closely with nursing staff to accommodate physician-ordered restrictions, special diets, and diabetic meal plans. Snacks remain available throughout the day and evening, and staff provide assistance to anyone who needs help with eating.

Residents have access to parking, scheduled transportation, internet service, an exercise room, and an outdoor amphitheatre that hosts community events. A full-service barber and beauty shop is on site, pets are allowed, and it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.