Suite Living of North St. Paul

Cherly

My mom has moved into Suite Living of North St. Paul. I like it best because they have six patients per one certified nursing assistant, so they have much more care. It's not like one certified nurse to 15 or 16. It's nice and clean. I think they said it's only 11 years old. It smells good, too. If my mother pushes her button, they are there within less than five minutes, coming in and checking on what she needs. They're very attentive, and everybody's super friendly. You walk through the hallway, whoever you pass, 'hi, how are you?' And they use my mom's name by her first name. They're very nice. They're very good. Everyone that we've come in contact with so far has been extremely helpful and kind. There's a smile on their face. They're always nice when we go in there. Regarding food, I've asked my mom, "What did you have today, and how did you like it? She says this food is very good. Sometimes she says it's a little bland, but that could be a personal opinion. Most of the time she says, 'It was a wonderful lunch. It was very good.' I haven't eaten it myself, but she seems pleased with it. It's a smaller facility. It's one level, which we like, because then they're not escorting her from level to level. The ambiance is very nice. They've got big living room areas with TVs for them to relax and lots of activities for the patients. So yes, it's very good. In terms of value for money, it is a very average price. I haven't actually seen the activities, but I saw their activity list, and I think it's exceptional. They have plenty to do with whatever level of care they're in. If there's something she can't do, there are other things she can. So they don't limit it to those who are higher functioning.