The Homestead at Coon Rapids, located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is a senior living community offering memory care as its primary service, with additional assisted living and respite care options. The facility is designed to accommodate older adults who require support with daily activities and specialized care for cognitive impairment or dementia. Residents have access to personal care assistance, medication management, and individualized life-enrichment programming, with services tailored to each person’s needs.
The community provides a secured memory care environment intended for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. This includes 24-hour supervised care with specialized protocols for ambulatory support and interventions addressing symptoms such as sundowning. Assistance with activities of daily living is available at various levels: residents may receive full assistance with bathing and dressing, some physical assistance with toileting, and support for self-care during mealtimes. The Homestead at Coon Rapids offers comprehensive incontinence care to promote comfort and hygiene, as well as diabetes management services and access to onsite podiatry for foot health. Medication management is supervised by trained staff to help ensure accuracy and safety.
Amenities at the facility include structured clubs and communities, fostering opportunities for social interaction and engagement among residents. Outdoor walking paths are provided within secured grounds, supporting both physical activity and safety for memory care residents. Additional amenities include a barber and beauty salon for grooming needs. As a memory care-only community, the facility emphasizes protective measures and programming developed for those living with cognitive decline.
Transportation services are available at cost for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes, enabling residents to attend medical visits, run errands, or participate in community outings based on individual needs.
According to resident and family reviews, The Homestead at Coon Rapids is frequently recognized for its friendly and helpful staff, notably Cynthia Harris at the front desk, who is consistently described as caring and organized. Many reviewers highlight the community's clean, well-maintained environment and the welcoming atmosphere cultivated by supportive frontline caregivers. Outdoor spaces and a sense of autonomy for residents are often identified as strengths. However, some family members and residents have expressed concerns about the facility’s ability to manage advanced dementia symptoms, communication following significant events (such as the passing of a resident), and perceptions of understaffing or lack of amenities compared to other senior living options. There have been negative comments about the responsiveness of office or intake staff and the perceived value relative to cost, though frontline staff continue to receive positive feedback. There have been no widely reported recent changes to services or operations as of 2024.
Costs at this community start at $3,355 and range up to $4,822. The average price in the community is $4,088, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,885. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
