Independent Senior Living Roseville

The senior living industry is growing rapidly and has experienced unprecedented evolution in amenities, hospitality services, and Aging in Place deliverables over the last 30 years! Just because we’re Minnesotans doesn’t mean we don’t want to live in senior communities like those snowbirds flock to in Arizona and Florida every year. We do! So, shake off your dusty old ways of thinking from yesteryear and get educated on independent senior living.

Knowing what you want AND what you need is the first step in preparing to evaluate senior living communities. RosePointe Senior Living, an independent senior living community, wants you to get that foundational knowledge here so you can intelligently evaluate your options.

Independent Senior Living

Independent senior living, also referred to as active adult or retirement community living, is categorized as age 55+ or 62+ older adult living where the desired demographic, culture, lifestyle, cost-economy, and “aging in place” priorities can be explored. Services in independent living communities are designed to offer numerous resident conveniences while optimizing lifestyle and well-being. Residents live in their own private dwelling spaces and have access to common areas where they can gather with other members of the community. Common areas for socialization and recreation are often found within these communities but amenities and hospitality services vary greatly. So do well-being initiatives as they relate to achieving successful Aging in Place.

Aging in Place at RosePointe Senior Living

Aging in Place is a phrase used to describe a person living in the residence of their choice, for as long as they are able, as they age. This includes having services (or other support) available over time as needs change. 

As our residents age and find they need help with activities of daily living (ADLs), they can secure ADL support services by contracting with a third-party home health care provider.  When the time comes, our staff is happy to introduce these agencies to our residents and their loved ones to find a good fit for their specific needs to be taken care of while living at RosePointe.  These providers require private pay contracts with the resident or their families. If the resident has a Long-Term Care insurance policy, the insurance company would pay for health care expenses, assuming eligibility requirements are met.

Understanding Senior Care Options

Senior living can be confusing with so many terms to learn—Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and more. But what does it all mean? At RosePointe, we keep it simple: we specialize in Independent Senior Living with services and amenities built into the monthly rent that helps to relieve some daily chores and tasks so you can focus on the enjoyment of retirement. These amenities include housekeeping, 10 meals with dining options, van transportation for shopping, medical appointments, the library, voting, and excursions; and a myriad of social and educational programs.  While we specialize in independent living, we think it’s helpful to understand other levels of senior communities:

• Assisted Living: Assisted living (AL), is geared more towards helping aging adults with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, bathing, toileting, or managing medications. Assisted living communities provide hands-on support and have staff available to assist, and at least one medical professional (typically a certified nurse practitioner), are on call 24 hours a day in most AL residences.

Assisted living facilities vary widely in the levels of care available, and state  licensing often determines the tiers of medical care that can be provided in  these settings. Residents’ care plans are created, overseen, and regularly    reviewed by RNs and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Some level of          security, personal care, and nursing staff is available around the clock, but the purpose of assisted living is to provide supervision and support with personal care and ADLs, not 24/7 skilled care. If a resident’s care needs exceed what the Assisted Living Facility can provide, they must either hire a home health agency to come in and provide additional services in their apartment or consider moving to the next level of residential care: a skilled nursing facility or nursing home.

RosePointe doesn’t offer Assisted Living, but our independent residents can bring in in-home care services if needed.

• Skilled Nursing: Skilled nursing facility, nursing home, and convalescent home are all terms used to describe a residential facility that provides 24-hour medical care on-site. Skilled nursing care is a high level of medical care that must be provided by licensed health professionals, such as registered nurses (RNs) and physical, speech, and occupational therapists. These services can be necessary over the short term for rehabilitation from an illness or injury or they may be required over the long term for patients who need a high level of care on a frequent or constant basis due to a chronic medical condition.As RosePointe Senior Living is all about independent living, we do not provide skilled nursing care.
• Continuing Care Communities (CCC): In Continuing Care Communities (CCC) there is the opportunity to increase the intensity of healthcare from independent living through to skilled nursing within one single  

The RosePointe Difference

Independent Senior Living is what we do, and we do it well. We’re a thriving community designed for active, independent seniors who want an exciting lifestyle with the flexibility to bring in support if they ever need it. With thoughtfully designed spaces, engaging activities, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, RosePointe Senior Living is where independence meets community.

If you’re interested in seeing it for yourself, schedule a visit and experience the RosePointe Senior Living lifestyle firsthand.

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2. AGINGCARE: What’s the Difference Between Skilled Nursing Care and a Nursing Home? October 29th, 2019; Marlo Sollitto;

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