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A resident who chooses the “independent living” package rents an apartment like they would in a regular apartment building. The benefit of living at Deer Crest as an independent resident is the opportunity to participate in activities and entertainment, the choice to eat chef-prepared meals onsite, and the choice to have housekeeping.

A resident who selects the “assisted living package” gets all the same benefits of the “independent living package” in addition to weekly housekeeping, a load of laundry per week, daily safety checks, monthly vital sign checks, an emergency pendant, care coordination with access to 24/7 nursing staff, and more.

Cost of living does vary based on the size and style of apartment, as well as, what services you are interested in having. It is best to speak with our staff about your needs to be able to determine the cost.

Planning to move into senior living is a big choice. Here at Deer Crest Senior Living we do our best to answer all your questions, give you resources, and the time you need to decide. We are here to help you make the best decision for you.

Deer Crest is a senior living rental community. Our leases are month-to-month, so there are no long-term commitments. We also offer a short-term stay (Stay by the Day) option for Assisted Living and Memory Care in Red Wing, where guests can stay with us for 10-60 days. Stay by the Day is a convenient option when planned or unforeseen circumstances occur such as an extended family vacation or recovery from an illness.

We offer senior housing options for 55+ independent living, assisted living, short-term-stays, and memory care as well as coordination of hospice and other care services.

Our programming and activities are designed to engage a senior’s mind, body and spirit. Our mind activities include games, discussion groups, outings, happy hour, and more! Deer Crest offers daily programming that helps our seniors stay physically active with chair yoga, walking clubs and much more. For residents that like to get in touch with their inner spirit, we provide musical programs, classes and a variety of religious offerings. Additionally, we regularly plan fun and engaging activities outside of the community. There is always something to look forward to!

 Deer Crest offers complimentary local bus rides every Wednesday. We will take you grocery shopping, get your hair or nails done, doctor visits and much more. You name it!

Prior to move-in, our nurses and care team will assess your current health and review your medical history to see how we can best meet your needs. They will also discuss your preferences as well as your normal routines to develop a care plan that is tailor made for you. This individualized service plan details your plan of care and is regularly updated to meet your evolving needs.

Yes, Deer Crest Senior Living has Ebenezer Home Care in house and offers a medication management program, which may be added to an individualized service plan and varies based on regulations and need. Residents participating in our medication program may choose their own pharmacy or use the Fairview pharmacy. If a resident prefers to use an alternate pharmacy, the resident and pharmacy must comply with certain requirements.

No. However, your health insurance may help to pay for some of the services you receive while living in our community. For example, if you decide to be seen by our visiting Fairview Geriatric Physicians or if you’re receiving prescribed physical therapy or hospice services from our visiting providers, those services can most likely be billed to your health insurance. Some people may have Long Term Care Insurance. Depending on your LTC Insurance Plan, that may help to reimburse you for some of the cost of the services you receive in our assisted living or memory care communities.

Deer Crest Senior Living participates in the Elderly Waiver program. However, we have limited availability. We kindly ask that you give us a 12-month notice before your funds are planned to run out, so we can assess where we are at with availability and help in any way that we can. For example: possibly downsizing to a more affordable apartment, to make the funds last longer. Deer Crest is here to work with you and help provide all the necessary resources.

We have a nurse on-duty 7 days a week during business hours and on-call after hours.

We provide continued education and training, clinical care protocols and multiple quality assurance measures to reinforce our strong standards. Deer Crest’s extensive training programs have been developed throughout the years and include; classroom, online and hands-on training, as well as employee shadowing and mentoring.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your pet with you! If you are comfortable caring for your pet and they are an appropriate pet for the community setting, we would love for them to join our Deer Crest family. Guidelines apply.

Yes, you can bring your own furniture with you because this is your home! We encourage you to design your apartment to be as comfortable and familiar as possible.

Yes! At Deer Crest Senior Living, couples can live together in their own apartment surrounded by their familiar belongings. A reduced fee for the 2nd occupant applies.

This is our residents’ home, we welcome visitors and work with our families and friends to visit their loved ones at a time that works best for them. Due to COVID-19, our options for visiting is limited. Please contact us for our most up to date visiting protocols.

We work with each family to support their needs as best as we can, including accommodating urgent move-ins when possible. Residents in Assisted living and Memory Care receive a full care assessment prior to moving in, which helps our care team develop his/her Individualized Plan. In some cases, a move-in can occur in as little as a day or so.

Please call our Director of Sales and Outreach at 651-267-5441 to set up a visit. During your visit, we will talk with you about your personal circumstances and how we can meet your individual needs.