The Farmstead

In Andover, Minnesota, The Farmstead is a senior living community at 13733 Quay St NW. It is a PHS senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Those options span different levels of support, from independent living to memory care. When comparing senior living communities, ask how each level of care is staffed and what daily assistance includes. Ask how a resident moves from independent living to assisted living or memory care, and what signs prompt a change in care level. For memory care, ask about staffing, secure spaces, and programming for residents with dementia. Ask what is included and what is billed separately, and how lease or entrance terms work if needs change. Ask about medication management, meals, transportation, and activities. Ask which state licenses and inspections apply and whether inspection reports are available. Also ask about respite stays or trial visits if a move is being considered, and how the community shares information with families and outside health care providers. Because memory care is one of the options, ask how that area is secured and how staff are trained in dementia care. Ask to see a sample daily schedule and the memory care neighborhood during a tour.