The Sanctuary at West St. Paul offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, accepting residents who present with complex conditions such as daytime or nighttime wandering, elopement risk, advanced dementia, wound care needs, oxygen therapy, and diabetes managed by either oral medications or injections. Care staff provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and they can manage residents who are awake throughout the night. The community’s clinical scope allows it to keep residents on site as health needs change, reducing the likelihood of transfers to higher-acuity settings.

An RN or LPN is on staff, and a nurse is on call 24 hours a day. Security measures include an awake night shift, fenced rear grounds, emergency pull cords, and a personal emergency response system that alerts staff. Additional on-site medical resources include podiatry, audiology, a therapy room for rehabilitation services, and the ability to accept residents with psychiatric diagnoses. Transfer needs ranging from standby assistance to two-person or full Hoyer lifts are accommodated, and background checks are performed on all employees.

Residences are designed for practical comfort. Some units have private bathrooms, kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, and cable service, and residents are encouraged to paint or decorate their rooms if they choose. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry services are provided for every resident, but availability of specific in-unit features can vary, so families should confirm details when touring.

Meals are served from a set menu, with the option to order alternatives at each meal. Snacks are available throughout the day, and residents may dine in their rooms or host guests in a private dining room. The kitchen supports physician-ordered diets as well as texture modifications such as mechanical chop, purée, and thickened liquids, ensuring residents with swallowing or chewing difficulties receive meals that meet safety standards.

Common-area amenities include resident parking, wheelchair-accessible interiors, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, library, communal gardens, internet access, and on-site religious services. Concierge services are available, and transportation options include a community shuttle for medical appointments and proximity to public transit. Outdoor smoking is permitted, and pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.