Elk Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center

At Elk Ridge, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to care services. That’s why we provide residents and families with resources as well as a better understanding of their options when transitioning to community living. Our community features lush gardens, sun-filled courtyards, and warm common areas that make it easy for socializing. Here, residents can choose freedom, security, and connection with all the comforts of home.

Located in Maplewood, Minnesota, a vibrant city with a strong heritage, Elk Ridge residents enjoy living in a diverse and charming corner, just outside Minneapolis. Residents enjoy our close proximity to North Hazelwood Park and Maplewood Mall as well as the many dining and entertainment options surrounding our community. Our community offers easy access to major highways and interstates, making our central location perfect for visiting family and loved ones. We’re also adjacent to M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital for any immediate medical needs.

Community Amenities and Services

Residents and families find peace through our JEA-exclusive Meaningful Moments programming. From customized care plans to purposeful activities and events, we focus on supporting each resident’s mind, body, and spirit each and every day. Our team works hard to provide residents with a high quality of care, maximum independence, and support when they need it.

Through routine housekeeping, laundry services, meal preparation, assistance with activities of daily living, and more, residents have more time to do the things they enjoy. For added peace of mind, residents enjoy 24 hour care from our caring staff.

With customized care plans and planned activities, residents build strong relationships with staff and fellow residents in our inviting environment. By getting to know each resident’s passions, interests, hobbies, and family, our staff provides moments of meaning to engage each resident on a personal level. From walking club to movie matinees, gardening club, art therapy, morning exercises, trivia, crafts, music appreciation, coffee socials, games, and more, residents have purposeful ways to get involved every day.

Living Arrangements

Residents of Elk Ridge have the choice of private, semi-private, and companion suites. Each suite is designed to be familiar, offering even more comfort in our homelike environment. With plenty of storage and living space and an abundance of natural lighting, it’s easy to relax and enjoy our comfortable suites.

Families looking for temporary care options can utilize our short-term respite care services, where loved ones can enjoy all the same services and amenities as long-term residents. At Elk Ridge, we keep each resident’s needs at the center of everything we do.

State Classification

Elk Ridge is an assisted living facility with dementia care, which in the state of Minnesota is a licensed assisted living facility that is advertised, marketed, or otherwise promoted as providing specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

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