ASSISTED LIVING AT A FAITH-BASED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN DULUTH, MN
Assistance Customized for Your Unique Needs
Welcome to Benedictine Living Community-Duluth — your new home designed to support your independence and well-being. Sometimes, all it takes is a helping hand to allow us to stay active and connected. At Benedictine Duluth, our teams provide respectful, dignified care based on individual needs and preferences with a variety of options:
- Westwood assisted living apartments offer several studio and one-bedroom floor plans
- Marywood assisted living households provide a more care-focused setting
Personal Care
At Westwood and Marywood, our professional staff of nurses and other qualified caregivers provides personalized services ranging from light daily tasks to assistance with mobility, dressing, bathing and grooming. Medication management and medical assistance are available, as are spiritual care, recreational and social activities, and transportation. With this kind of person-centered assisted living in Duluth, MN, you can continue to enjoy independence, while also giving yourself and your family the priceless gift of peace of mind.
Your assisted living package includes:
Campus Services and Amenities
- Private apartment with bright, open floorplan and plenty of closet space
- Kitchenette with compact fridge, sink and cabinets
- Full bathroom (walk-in shower with grab bars and built-in seat)
- Utilities, public Wi-Fi, basic cable and telephone
- Three delicious daily meals served restaurant-style, plus snacks
- Full use of common spaces: dining room, chapel, fitness gym, library, beauty shop, gift shop, social lounge with fireplace
- Access to landscaped grounds with courtyards, garden, gazebo and walking paths
- Weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen service
- Daily well-being check
- Care staff on site 24/7
- Licensed nurse onsite 40 hours/week and on call 24/7
- 24-hour pendant system and response
- Scheduled transportation
- Priority access to our comprehensive continuum of care
Life Enrichment
- Thoughtfully planned schedule of entertainment, social, educational and recreational activities and excursions
- Pastoral care by dedicated spiritual care staff, Catholic mass and interfaith worship services
- Person-centered health and wellness programs
- Access to The College of St. Scholastica campus
Customized Care Packages Include
- Initial and routine licensed nurse assessments
- Monthly weight and vitals
- Maintenance of medical records
- Nurse liaison with health care professionals
- Response to calls for assistance, including pendant response
- Personalized care services, such as medication management, bathing and dressing and diabetic management
Enhanced Care to Meet Your Unique Needs
For those who need additional care, enhanced assisted living is available at Benedictine Marywood. Enhanced assisted living monthly rent includes:
- Semi-furnished private suite with full bath (walk-in shower with grab bars)
- Three daily well-being checks
- Integrated health services: aromatherapy, comforting touch, healing music
- Individualized person-centered care with dementia care license
- Clinical treatment and therapies
- Mobility services
- End-of-life palliative support and hospice coordination
- Access to select outside provider services onsite
- Campus services, amenities and life enrichment listed above
Call 218-522-8899 or get in touch using the contact form for more on what makes Benedictine your top choice for assisted living in Duluth, MN
Westwood Assisted Living Floor Plans
Take a Peek Inside Westwood
Our assisted living apartments at Benedictine Westwood allow plenty of space to suit your lifestyle. Click on the virtual tour for a 360-degree view, or on the floorplans for apartment sizes and room dimensions.
Take a Peek Inside Marywood
Enhanced assisted living suites at Marywood provide comfortable, spacious accommodation for those needing specialized care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is assisted living?
Assisted living is ideal for people who can still live independently, but need extra assistance with daily tasks such as taking medication, bathing, dressing, making meals, housekeeping, transportation and other everyday needs. Our trained, caring staff members provide individualized support designed to help each resident maintain their highest level of independence. For more information, read our blog post, When is Assisted Living Needed?
How does assisted living differ from skilled nursing?
Skilled nursing offers a higher level of medical care, usually for people who have numerous, ongoing health care requirements. Assisted living is intended for people who are generally able to care for themselves except for a few activities with which they require help — for example, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, or performing household chores. Assisted living is also helpful for people who are sometimes confused or experiencing memory problems. For more information, read our blog post, Assisted Living: A Closer Look.
How do I talk with my parent about moving to assisted living?
Talking with a parent about moving to a senior living community can be difficult. That’s why we’ve put together a helpful blog post, Talking With a Parent About Transitioning to Senior Living, with advice on how to approach this important conversation. Once a decision has been made, you can help make your parent’s transition smoother. You’ll find some helpful tips in our blog post, Easing the Transition to Senior Housing.
Can I have guests and visitors in assissted senior living?
Your guests — grandchildren, family and friends — are always welcome to visit you in your home. They’re also more than welcome to enjoy our recreational facilities, amenities, activities and dining venues with you while visiting. Some Benedictine living communities also offer guest rooms that can be reserved and rented for visiting family members and friends.
Are Benedictine’s assisted living communities pet-friendly?
Most of our communities are pet-friendly and welcome dogs, cats, birds and fish upon approval through our Pet Admissions Program. When you visit, be sure to ask about the pet policy and approval process, and find out which areas of the community are pet-friendly. All our communities accept service dogs and certified companion animals.
Can independent senior living residents bring a car?
While residents may bring a car, our communities provide transportation options that make a car unnecessary.
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