Feature/Service

Residential Hospice

Nursing Home

Location

Ten acres in rural St. Augusta, pond, screen porches, walking path, gardens,  easy drive just south of St. Cloud

Urban setting

Rooms

8 resident rooms provide a home-like feel

Varies by facility from approx. 25 to over 400

Private room

All rooms are private

Private and semi-private.

Private rooms generally an extra charge ($30-$40 added per day)

Private bath

All rooms have a large handicapped accessible private bath

Private rooms only

Dining and Food

Prepared fresh daily.  Buffet meals for immediate families - no charge

Food service suppliers and facility kitchens

Per day charge

Private suites with Competitive and Compassionate pricing. 

Private room for resident with complex nursing needs approx. $200-$350

Staff to resident ratio

Ratio of 1:4 healthcare providers, experienced in end of life care

Ratio varies depending on shift and resident volume

Chaplain Services

Yes

Yes

Grief and Loss Support

Yes - offered to resident, family and friends

May be available

Visiting Hours

Anytime - immediate family may stay overnight

Varies

Individualized diets

Yes - on site cooks - may eat in your room or dining room - special dietary needs met; you choose mealtimes

Yes - special dietary needs met

Personal laundry

Yes - no charge

Yes - may be an additional charge

Phone

Yes - no charge

Yes - additional charge

TV

Yes - no charge

TV - may be additional charge

Bathing

Yes - may bathe or shower anytime.  Large unique whirlpool tub and accessible shower.

One bath per week is usual

Massage therapy

Yes - no charge

May be available - extra charge

Other therapies as ordered

Yes

Yes

Other features

Wildlife, large screen porches, children's play area, beautiful décor, WiFi

Patios, gardens, gazebos, sunrooms, may have gift shop or small store

State Licensed

Yes

Yes