What We do best

Included in the daily rate is 24-hour professional nursing service provided by RNs, LPNs, and nursing assistants/registered. Services such as oxygen use, diabetic care and others are provided as ordered by each resident’s personal physician.  Assistance in bathing, grooming, dressing and other activities of daily living are also provided. Nursing care is designed to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. 

All staff are trained annually in Alzheimer's and Dementia care. 

Our wellness program is offered 5 days a week including 1:1 exercise time in the Wellness Center, group activities to strengthen muscles and to help maintain or improve physical functioning.  The Wellness Coordinator works with Homecare physical and occupational therapy to maximize positive outcomes for each resident. Massage Therapy is also provided in-house for pain control and relief.

Aftenro promotes quality of life by providing a wide range of life enrichment activities to continue lifetime experiences and interest, to encourage health and wellness and to stimulate the mind and spirit. Daily therapeutic exercise, community involvement, creative and artistic expression and a variety of music, and social programs are offered. 

Our Spiritual Coordinator  helps our residents meet their spiritual needs.  We provide a variety of weekly interdenominational services with the assistance of local pastors and priests. In addition, pastoral care visits are available as well as a weekly prayer group, hymn sing, and more.

Our Social Services office helps to meet the social and emotional needs of our residents.  The Social Services designee coordinates all admissions, transfers, and discharges.  

The Designee coordinates care-planning, room changes, and addresses resident/family concerns.

Dining services staff provide home-cooked meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in our beautiful dining room. Room service is available as requested. Therapeutic or modified diets are provided if prescribed by a resident’s physician.  Family members and guests are typically encouraged to join us for meals and special events however in accordance with COVID-19 protocols we have restrictions in place.

Resident rooms are cleaned twice a week at no added charge.  Laundry services are also included in the daily rate.  Our maintenance department can help you personalize your living space by adding your familiar belongings. 

Daily rate (case-mix rates) are determined by the MN Dept. of Human Services based on a state mandated assessment tool which provides a case-mix score. For this reason, rates may vary based on the resident’s care needs.  Approved methods of payment are private pay and Medicaid (Medical Assistance). Aftenro also accepts Long Term Care Insurance as  approved by the insurance provider. Please contact our Business Office for further information at 218-728-6604.