When care needs increase, many older adults and families face the difficult question of what comes next.

Communities like Regent at Burnsville include Care Suite apartments, where residents receive increased support within the assisted living community, allowing residents to remain in a place that feels like home. Care Suites offer a higher level of services, personalized care, comfort and the peace of mind that comes with knowing compassionate staff are nearby.

How Care Suites Offer Increased Support Within Assisted Living

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, Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses, providing personalized attention and continuity of care. Care Suites staff assist with all activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing and mobility assistance.

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Personalized attention and peace of mind come naturally in an environment where help is always nearby.

Care Suites vs. Skilled Nursing

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 offered in a calm environment including structured daily routines and resident-centered, dignity-focused care.

Private apartments that offer privacy, personal bathrooms and kitchens and maintain a homelike environment distinguish assisted living, including Care Suites apartments, from skilled nursing. When choosing Care Suites at Regent at Burnsville, you can select from studio and one-bedroom floor plans to suit unique needs and preferences.

Care Suites at Regent at Burnsville 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.

When to Consider Care Suites

It might be time to consider a Care Suite when:

• Care and support needs increase and the resident is accessing a number of services
• More than one staff member is needed to assist with transfers
• The cost of the Care Suite rate is the most cost-effective relative to resident needs
• A resident or family desires more peace of mind knowing caregivers are nearby

For many families, this transition allows their loved one to stay within the same community they call home.

What’s Included in Care Suites

Care Suites provide all the comforts of home with the additional support residents need. Services and amenities typically include:

• Assistance with all activities of daily living
• Medication administration
• Reassurance checks and escorts to meals
• Dining in a smaller, more personal neighborhood setting
• Private apartments with private bathrooms and showers
• Modified diet options as needed

Residents dine in their neighborhood which provides social connection.

Additional services may also be added for an additional fee depending on the resident’s needs.

A Typical Day in a Care Suite

Life in a Care Suite remains active and engaging. Regent at Burnsville residents participate in community activities, enjoy social events and spend time with neighbors all led by dedicated life enrichment staff. Assistance can be provided with meals, mobility and transportation to events.

Some couples at Regent at Burnsville have experienced this firsthand when one partner required more daily care and moved into a Care Suite while the spouse remained in a non-Care Suite apartment. They continued to share meals and spend time together while receiving the extra support needed.

Supporting Independence and Connection

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 is comfort in knowing their loved one can remain close to the people and place they love even as care needs change.

Family Feedback and Experiences

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 Regent at Burnsville 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.

The Regent at Burnsville Difference

Situated on the shores of Earley Lake with walking paths in a tranquil neighborhood, Regent at Burnsville also provides convenient access to Interstate 35. While some communities have been retrofitted to provide Care Suites, they were part of the design from the beginning.

The 24 private apartments that make up the Care Suites neighborhood were 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 community, 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 regularly and can serve as a primary care provider if the resident 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 Regent at Burnsville even as care needs increase.

A Commitment to Compassionate Continuity

Care Suites at Cassia communities like Regent at Burnsville 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 Regent at Burnsville, 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.

For more information about Regent at Burnsville Care Suites, call 952-898-8722. Regent at Burnsville proudly serves the southwest metro area of the Twin Cities, conveniently located near Apple Valley, Bloomington, Lakeville and Savage.

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