When care needs increase, many older adults and families face the difficult question of what comes next. At communities like The Rosemount, care suites may be offered within the assisted living community and can provide increased support and a wider range of services that can allow residents to remain in a place that feels like home. Care suites offer personalized care, comfort, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing compassionate staff are always nearby.
In care suite apartments, residents may receive access to more support and services without moving to a higher level of care such as a skilled nursing facility. They can make it possible to age in place while staying connected to the community and surrounded by familiar faces.
Care suites are supported by a team of caregivers who focus on residents in this area, providing personalized attention and continuity of care. Care suites provide assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing and mobility assistance.
Personalized attention and peace of mind come naturally in an environment where help is always nearby.
For some residents, Care Suites make it possible to remain in the comfortable, home-like setting of assisted living longer before a transition to skilled nursing care is needed. For others, Care Suites provide the support they need through end of life.
Private apartments that offer privacy, personal bathrooms and kitchenettes and maintain a homelike environment distinguish assisted living and care suites from skilled nursing. When choosing care suites at The Rosemount, you can select from various floor plans to suit unique needs and preferences.
Care suites at The Rosemount are private pay, but are typically less expensive than skilled nursing, making them an appealing alternative for many families. They support services like transfer assistance and modified diets but do not provide services such as IV therapy, feeding tubes, or bariatric care. While skilled nursing facilities offer nurses onsite 24/7, care suites rely on registered nurse phone triage, delegation and oversight during evenings and weekends when a registered nurse is not in the building.
It might be time to consider a care suite when:
For many families, this transition allows their loved one to stay within the same community they call home.
Care suites provide all the comforts of home with the additional support residents need. Services and amenities typically include:
Residents can also choose to dine in their neighborhood or join friends in the main dining room, depending on individual needs and service plans, maintaining flexibility and social connection. Additional services may also be added for an additional fee depending on the resident’s needs.
Life in a care suite remains active and engaging. Residents participate in community activities, enjoy social events and spend time with neighbors. Staff can help with meals, mobility and transportation to events.
One couple at The Rosemount experienced this firsthand when one partner required more daily care and moved into a care suite while his wife remained in a non-care suite apartment. They continued to share meals and spend time together, while he received the extra support he needed.
Care suites are designed to preserve independence and dignity. Residents can move freely throughout the community, visit friends, or host guests in the lounge. Their familiar surroundings and continued friendships help them maintain a sense of belonging and purpose.
For families, there’s comfort in knowing their loved one can remain close to the people and place they love, even as care needs change.
Families often share how relieved they feel knowing their loved one can move to care suites and stay in a Cassia community rather than relocating elsewhere. They appreciate the consistent staff, individualized attention, and welcoming atmosphere.
One family recently chose The Rosemount’s care suites for a second time, returning because of the trust and confidence they felt during their first experience. Their story reflects what so many families value most: compassionate, reliable care in a familiar place.
While some communities have been retrofitted to provide care suites, they were part of The Rosemount’s design from the beginning. Twelve private apartments make up the care suites neighborhood, intentionally created for individuals who need support and care.
This neighborhood features its own dining room and lounge, making daily life easy and connected. Residents are free to move throughout the building, attend activities and welcome guests.
Every care suite resident has the option to receive medication administration, reassurance checks and escorts to meals and activities. Staff can provide higher-acuity care, including the use of sit to stand and full body lifts. A nurse practitioner visits weekly and can serve as a primary care provider if the resident so chooses, offering the convenience of “house calls.” The exceptional person-centered and attentive care found in care suites fosters fullness of life for residents at The Rosemount even as care needs increase.
Care suites at Cassia communities like The Rosemount reflect a deep commitment to helping residents continue life with comfort, dignity, and connection. They offer the right balance of independence and support, allowing older adults to stay in the community they love, surrounded by compassionate caregivers.
At The Rosemount, everything from the intentionally designed neighborhood to the devoted care team supports Cassia’s mission to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. For residents and families alike, care suites provide not just care, but the reassurance of belonging, peace of mind and a true sense of home.
The Rosemount Care Suites, view of bed, chairs, comforting interior decor and view beyond window.
The Rosemount Care Suites, view of kitchenette, entry and bath.
For more information about The Rosemount Care Suites, call 651-322-4222. The Rosemount proudly serves the southeast metro area of the Twin Cities, conveniently located near Apple Valley, Eagan, Farmington and Lakeville.
