• Interior

  

• Living Room

  

• Windows

  

• Artwork

  

• Seating Area

  

• Wall Art

  

• Hallway

  

• Salon

  

• Healthcare

  

• Meeting Room

  

• Oven

  

Features

Housing

• 78 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Assisted Living
• Independent Living

Amenities

• Air-conditioning
• Beauty salon
• Cable or satellite TV
• Computer center
• Dining room
• Fitness room
• Fully furnished
• Gaming room
• Garden
• Housekeeping services
• Kitchenette
• Move-in coordination
• Outdoor space
• Private bathrooms
• Restaurant-style dining
• Small library
• Telephone
• Wellness center
• Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

• Community operated transportation
• Transportation arrangement
• Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
• Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

• 12-16 hour nursing
• 24-hour call system
• 24-hour supervision
• Activities of daily living assistance
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with transfers
• Diabetes diet
• Meal preparation and service
• Medication management
• Mental wellness program
• Special dietary restrictions

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

• Community-sponsored activities
• Concierge services
• Fitness programs
• Planned day trips
• Resident-run activities
• Scheduled daily activities

Description

St. Francis Manor in Grinnell, IA is an independent living community that provides a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors. With a range of amenities and care services, residents can enjoy a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle.

The community offers various amenities to enhance the well-being of its residents. A beauty salon allows for pampering and grooming, while cable or satellite TV ensures entertainment options are readily available. Community-operated transportation is provided for easy access to nearby destinations, and a computer center offers opportunities for staying connected with loved ones or engaging in online activities. The dining room offers restaurant-style dining, where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by the community's staff. For recreation and leisure, there is a fitness room, gaming room, garden, small library, and outdoor space for relaxation or socializing. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet is also available throughout the community.

To ensure the safety and comfort of residents, St. Francis Manor provides care services such as a 24-hour call system and supervision. Trained staff members are available to provide assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and transfers if needed. Medication management is also offered to ensure residents stay on track with their medication schedules. The community accommodates special dietary restrictions and offers diabetes diet options.

Activities are an important part of life at St. Francis Manor. Concierge services are available to assist residents in planning day trips or accessing local resources. Fitness programs help promote physical well-being while resident-run activities foster social engagement within the community. Daily scheduled activities aim to keep residents entertained and engaged.

Additionally, the community is conveniently located near various amenities including cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals.

Overall, St. Francis Manor provides an assisted living setting that promotes independence while offering the necessary support services to ensure a high quality of life for its residents.

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