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Assisted Living
Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (7 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Description
The James I in Bloomington, MN is an assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to meet the needs of its residents. The community features a dining room where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by the staff. Each living space is fully furnished and includes access to Wi-Fi/high-speed internet.
The James I also boasts a beautiful garden and outdoor space, providing residents with the opportunity to enjoy nature and fresh air. Housekeeping services are provided to ensure that each resident's living space is clean and well-maintained.
When it comes to care services, the James I offers assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. The staff also coordinates with healthcare providers to ensure that residents receive the medical attention they need. Diabetes diets can be accommodated, and medication management services are available.
Transportation arrangements for medical appointments are made by the community, giving residents peace of mind knowing that they can easily get to their doctor's appointments when needed. Additionally, there are several cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, theaters, and hospitals located nearby for easy access.
Residents can look forward to participating in scheduled daily activities designed to keep them engaged and socially active. With its array of amenities and care services, the James I provides a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors in Bloomington, MN.
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Geritom Medical (1.2 miles)
Minnesota Medical Solutions (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (4 miles)
Parks
Hyland Lake Park Reserve (1.3 miles)
Centennial Lakes Park (3.2 miles)
McGuire Park (4.1 miles)
Taft Park (6.6 miles)
Physicians
Minnesota Eye Consultants (2.6 miles)
Fairview Clinics (2.9 miles)
Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis (3.2 miles)
Southdale Pediatrics (3.2 miles)
CCRM Fertility of Minneapolis (4.4 miles)
Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina - Crosstown (4.5 miles)
University of Minnesota Physicians Heart at Fairview Southdale Hospital (4.5 miles)
Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A (3.2 miles)
Wooden Hill Brewing (3.2 miles)
Pinstripes (3.5 miles)
McDonald's (3.5 miles)
Culver's (4.2 miles)
Shake Shack (4.3 miles)
Taco Bell (4.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
Caribou Coffee (4.7 miles)
Caribou Coffee (5.6 miles)
Caribou Coffee (5.6 miles)
Starbucks (5.7 miles)
Panera Bread (6 miles)
Hospitals
Abbott Northwestern Center For Outpatient Care (3.6 miles)
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