Housing Resources

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Douglas County Senior Citizens Office, Contact Mary Krueger at 320-762-3047 - Has information on housing options that are pertinent to seniors only.

Douglas County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 320-762-3849 - Assists with housing concerns and issues for all ages.

INDEPENDENT LIVING
Accessible Space, Inc. Nordic Meadows, 410 34th Ave E, Alexandria MN 56308. 15 units completely accessible barrier free living for persons using wheelchairs. Are also available for persons not using wheelchairs. Applicants must have a very low income and have a physical disability, traumatic brain injury or developmental disability to qualify. Assisted Living may be available. 1-800-466-7722 for more information.

Alexandria Manor, 420 8th Ave W, Alexandria, 320-762-4109 or (320) 589-2811 - one bedroom apartments. Amenities: car plug ins

Alexson Apartments, 120 6th Ave W, Alexandria, Jeannie Batesole or Val Hemingway 320-763-4322 - studio and one bedroom apartments, including handicap units. Amenities: Rec Room, secure building, laundry, carports, storage, cable TV.

Arabella Manor, 1810 Darling Avenue, Alexandria, 320-763-1763. 1 and 2 bedroom units range from 753 to 1389 square feet all with washer/dryer hook-ups and all kitchen appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, and stove). The building is fully secured and hosts a barber/beauty area, exercise room, library/game/activity room, elevators, common area with fireplace and an on-site hospitality concierge to coordinate scheduling needs. Home care services are available through the agency of your choice if needed. Catered noon meal available Monday - Friday. Web site: www.arabellamanor.com. E-mail: ArabellaManor@hotmail.com.

Belmont Apartments – 307 6th Ave W., Alexandria. Efficiency apartments, garage, patio, laundry 763-4322, 763-3393

Bethel Manor, 910 Ash Street, Alexandria, 320-763-7200. Affordable lakeside senior living serenely located on Lake Winona. Offering 1 bedroom apartments from 480-575 square feet, full kitchens, spacious living room and bedroom, bathroom and ample storage. Rent is based on income. Utilities included. Affordable cable and phone are extra. You will enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry, library, nearby coffee shop and recreation room, bus service, elevators, beauty/barber shop and numerous social activities. Optional on-site 24 hr. assisted living services available. Pets Allowed.

Birchwood Apartments, 315 6th Ave E, Alexandria, rent based per person. Amenities: laundry in basement, no smoking, parking on side with plug ins. 320-815-0707. Allan Schmidt.

Bridgewater Estates, 720 22nd Ave E, Alexandria, 320-763-7012. 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Amenities: Elevator, fireplaces, community room, W/D some plans, garages.

Brandon Manor, subsidized apartments. Heat, water, sewer and garbage included. 1-877-269-6640. Located in Brandon.

Carlos Housing Inc., 23 North Douglas, Carlos, 320-852-7748 – Tom Tornjes -Includes on handicap unit. Amenities: rent based on income and all utilities included with rent.

Colonial Court Apartments, 1614 7th Ave E, Alexandria, 320-763-9120 – Gabriel Anderson. 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments, including one handicap unit. Amenities: dishwashers, fireplaces.

Comunity Manor, 480 West Main, Osakis, 320-859-2142 - Includes 2 handicap units Amenities: rent based on income. Pets Allowed.

Condamera, 1814 & 1816 Fillmore, Alexandria, 320-759-2247 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, including handicap units. Amenities: garage included in rent.

Country View Apartments, Nelson, 320-834-2611 - Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Amenities: electric paid by
owner and car plug ins.

Courtyard Apartments, 1420 Jefferson St, Alexandria, 320-762-6538. Joe

Dero Apartments, Miltona, 877-269-6640 - Includes handicap units.
Amenities: rent based on income.

Eric Circle Apartments, 2101 & 2021 Eric Circle, Alexandria, 320-304-0983 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Evansville Apartments, 505 Johnson Street, Evansville, 320-762-3074 - 2 bedroom apartments with 1 handicap unit. Amenities: subsidized and pets are acceptable.

Fourth Avenue Apartments, 305 4th Ave E, Alexandria, 320-763-8175
Amenities: laundry in basement, no smoking, low income. No pets.

Grand Arbor by Knute Nelson, Information Office, 2306 S Broadway, Suite 6 1/2, Alexandria, 320-763-1600. The Lakes senior apartments will include one and two-bedroom apartments, with or without dens, ranging from 700 to over 1500 square feet. These spacious apartments boast bright, open floor plans with a host of features and amenities. Grand Arbor will be located on Pioneer Road in Alexandria and will open in the summer of 2011. The community will feature a variety of housing choices as well as access to a centrally located Town Center, Wellness Center, and other Knute Nelson living communities and care options. Contact Terri Rosenstock at trosenstock@knutenelson.org or call 320-763-1600.

Greenbrier Apartments, 1101 Lark Street, Alexandria, apartments, including one handicap unit. Amenities: car plug ins and garages. 762-4109

Heritage Apartments, 512 2nd Ave E, Osakis, 320-859-2224 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for seniors. Rental assistance is available for those who qualify. Amenities: all apartments are ground level, community room, large yard, car plug-ins, pets acceptable.

Highland Terrace Apartments, 319 Fairground Road, Alexandria, 320-269-6640 or 320-763-3686 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, including 2 handicap units. Amenities: community room, garden, elderly or disabled. Subsidized housing. Pets Allowed.

Homestead Apartments, 1109 Lark Street, Alexandria, 320-304-0983 - Includes one handicap unit. Amenities: garages

Lakeview Apartments, 24 Lake Street, Osakis, 320-859-2488 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Amenities: garage included in rent and laundry available.

Lakewood I Apartments, 204, 304 and 310 Kenwood Drive, Alexandria, 877-777-5793 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments, including one handicap unit. Amenities: garages, parking space with plug ins.

Lakes Village Apts, 510 3rd Ave W, Alexandria – 320 763-3534

Legacy, The, 703 34th Ave E, Alexandria – 320-759-1000. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Large spacious floor plans. Two community Rooms, business center with WiFi, beauty salon, deck with gas grills, tuck under and detached garages, all units have their own washer and dryers, secured building, fireplaces in most apartments, theatre, balconies or patios. Discounts for 55 and over with lower incomes.

Lincoln Estates, 1705 6th Ave E, Alexandria, 320-759-7218

Maple Ridge Manor, 321 Unumb Court, Alexandria, 320-762-2800 - Includes one handicap unit. Amenities: rent based on income. Water, sewer & garbage included. Subsidized housing.

Martex Apts, 1605 & 1607 6th Ave E. 320-304-0983.

East Side Stories, 408 McKay, Alexandria, 320-763-6455 Amenities: laundry and car plug ins.

McKay Ave Apts, 404 McKay. 1-877-777-5793. Laundry and plug-ins.

Oak Knoll Apartments, 505 & 509 North McKay, Alexandria, 320-762-4513 - 2 bedroom apartments, including one handicap unit. Amenities: laundry on each floor and garages.

Oak Manor, 310 4th Ave E, Alexandria, 320-762-1438 or 320-491-9300 - Designed for ages 55+, rent based on income. Laundry rooms on each floor. Pets Allowed

Oakwood Manor I & II, 210 & 310 20th Ave W, Alexandria, 320-304-0983 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, including 2 handicap units.

Oakwood Twin Homes, 4th Ave E.and Kenwood St., Thomas or Robert 320-763-6688 days. ~ Senior twin homes. One unit with hook ups for washer and dryer. One unit with 1 1/2 baths. No pets. Two bedrooms and handicap units.

Osakis Townhomes, LP, 301 8th Ave W, Osakis - 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with 1 handicap unit. 218-547-3307.

Park South Apartments, 1813 & 1815 Aga Drive, Alexandria, 320-815-7200 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Amenities: garages with additional charge, cats are acceptable.

Royal Manor Apartments, 505 Unumb Street, Alexandria, 320-235-0742 - One and Two Bedroom apartments for all ages. Rent based on income. Home care and nursing care available. Pets Allowed.

Runestone Apartments, Kensington, 320-235-0742 - Senior citizen housing, rent based on 30% of income.

Runestone Manor LLC, 1805 & 1905 6th Ave E, Alexandria, 320-634-5175 or 320 760-1292.- Includes 4 handicap units. Amenities: heated garages with openers and expanded cable included.

Sunrise Apartments, 1616 7th Ave E, Alexandria, 320-762-7587 - Includes 1 handicap unit. Amenities: balcony, dish washer, and garages.

The Creamery Apartments, Brandon

Churchhill Apartments, 119 2nd Ave, Evansville MN 320-834-4784

Tower Apartments, Evansville, 320-763-6811 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available for seniors. Amenities: rent based on income, onsite laundry, and pets are acceptable.

Town Square Apartments, 414 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria, 320-762-7587 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, including 4 handicap units. Amenities: Alex Sr. Center in building, no pets.

Viking Apartments, 515 22nd Ave W, Alexandria, 320-762-4057 or 491-1243 - 2 bedroom apartments. Amenities: garages and laundry room.

Wiltoka Apartments, 536 & 538 Willow Dr, Alexandria, Contact is John Widmark, 320-808-7260 or 320-762-7587 - 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with 2 handicap units. Amenities: balcony and garages.

Winona Shores, 1010 Lark Street, Alexandria, 320-763-1120 Affordable lakeside senior living serenely located on Lake Winona. Offering 1 bedroom apartments with 540 sq ft of living space, full kitchen, walk-in showers, generous closets, and additional storage. Rent is based on income. Electric appliances, hot water heat and air conditioner sleeve provided. Affordable cable and telephone are extra. You will enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry, library, nearby coffee shop and recreation room, bus service, elevators, beauty/barber shop and numerous social activities. Optional on-site 24 hr. assisted living services available. Pets Allowed.

Woodhill Apartments, 1405 7th Ave E, Alexandria, 320-269-6640 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with 2 handicap units. Elders only, based on income. Amenities: community room, garden, outdoor patio, car plug ins. Pets Allowed.

Woodlawn Mobile Home Court, 1200 Co. Rd. 40 NW, Garfield, 320-834-2611

Viking Towers, 805 Fillmore, Alexandria, 320-762-1311 - 105 high-rise one bedroom apartments for elderly or disabled. On-site home health services available, provided by Vikingland Home Health. Rent is based on income. Amenities: Hair Salon, laundry room, noon meal available 5x week, worship service. Pets Allowed.

Assisted Living Facilities (24 hour on-site supervision)
Bethel Manor, 910 Ash Street, Alexandria, 320-763-7200. Affordable lakeside senior living serenely located on Lake Winona. Offering 1 bedroom apartments from 480-575 square feet, full kitchens, spacious living room and bedroom, bathroom and ample storage. Rent is based on income. Utilities included. Affordable cable and phone are extra. You will enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry, library, nearby coffee shop and recreation room, bus service, elevators, beauty/barber shop and numerous social activities. Optional on-site 24 hr. assisted living services available. Pets Allowed.

BridgeWell, 410 West Main St, Osakis MN 56360. 320-859-2142. www.galeonmn.com. BridgeWell assisted living offers a secure environment to those who need assistance because of memory loss or other cognitive challenges. Relaxing home-like environment. Specially trained caregivers available 24/7. On site barber/beautician.

Clearwater Suites, 1902 7th Ave E, Alexandria, 1-888-230-2764 - 2 unique floor plans available. Amenities: nutritious home cooked meals, unlimited snacks, activity programs, worship services, beauty salon/barber shop, personal laundry and linen service, housekeeping, four season sun room, raised garden beds, private dining room for dinner guests, and a large family room with a fireplace, library, aquarium, and entertainment center.

Diamond Willow, 802 Victor St., Alexandria 320-352-0255, Specializes in caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other complex care concerns through the end of life with a high staff-to-resident ratio. Nurses provide case management and a physician performs rounds to oversee care. A beautiful family/sun room connects two homes. Each home has ten private suites and caregivers that provide a full spectrum of care. Each resident has a private suite, including a private bath. However, much of their time is spent in the spacious sunroom, kitchen area, and living room. A variety of daily activities give them opportunities to interact with each other and with staff. For admission information contact Connie at 320-352-0255.

Evansville Residence Assisted Living Community, 651 State Street, Evansville MN 56326. Contact - 218-948-2346. 4-1bedroom apartments and 12-2 bedroom apartments. Trained staff to assist 24 hours/day. A 24 hour wireless emergency response system is in place. All utilities except phone and cable are included in the rent. Basic package includes 2 meals/day, weekly laundry, weekly housekeeping, scheduled activities, worship services and some personal cares.

Evansville Senior Living - 651 State St. NW, Evansville, MN 56326; 218-948-2346 or call the Care Center; 16 spacioius apartments offering the independence of your own apartment; assorted supportive assistance and medical care are available to help as you need them. The building has abundant common space for allowing a complete range of senior activities.

Grand Arbor by Knute Nelson, Information Office, 2306 S Broadway, Suite 6 1/2, Alexandria, 320-763-1600. Grand Arbor will be located on Pioneer Road in Alexandria and will open in the summer of 2011. The community will feature a variety of housing choices as well as access to a centrally located Town Center, Wellness Center and other Knute Nelson living communities and care options. Contact Terri Rosenstock at trosenstock@knutenelson.org or call 30-763-1600.

• The Prairie assisted living, clustered in an appealing neighborhood setting of 15 apartments ranging from 355 to 613 square feet. The Prairie will also include a high level of professional health and wellness services. Fees include three meals a day, weekly housekeeping, 24-hour on-site resident assistant staff and access to town center amenities, programs and more.
• The Meadow enhanced assisted living. When a high level of around-the-clock continuous care is essential, choose the Meadow enhanced assisted living. Enjoy the freedom of 24-hour nursing care and supportive services like dining, housekeeping and personal assistance, all within an intimate neighborhood and home-like setting.
• The Garden memory care residence will feature individual and shared suites with private bathrooms. Residents can enjoy the company of others in a common great room with fireplace, dining room, living room and lounge, as well as specialized life enrichment programming.

Lakes Area Assisted Living, 1313 Co. Rd. 22 NW, Alexandria, 320-759-5600. Home setting with 10 private rooms all on one level. Cable TV and phone jacks in each room. Three home cooked meals and snacks provided. Twenty-four hour personal care available. Awake night staff. Laundry, Housekeeping. Transportation to doctor appointments included. Visit our web site at www.lakesareaassisstedliving.com

Nelson Gables, 1220 Nokomis St, Alexandria, 320-762-4310 luxury one bedroom Assisted Living apartments. Three meals per day, restauraunt-style dining, weekly housekeeping, laundry rooms, scheduled events and activities, wellness programming, beauty/barber shop, meeting room and events room, lounge, Home Care services are available. Contact Linda Namur at lnamur@knutenelson.org or call 320-762-4310

Peaceful Bliss, 90 E Lake Cowdry Rd, Alexandria, MN 56308. Contact Judy McNutt. 320-762-8345. 24/7 awake night staff. Our assisted living services provide seniors with the care they need in an environment where they receive home cooked meals, activities and personalized care with bathing, dressing, and medication disbursement as well as exercise. Services are tailored to meet the needs of those who need individualized supervision, guidance and support. Provides 22 private rooms with ½ bath. Rooms are furnished with a twin bed and a flat screen TV. Also provides 10 private rooms for people with memory loss.

Prairie Senior Cottages, 812 McKay Ave, Alexandria, 320-763-8244 - Residential living for people with memory loss. Amenities: 24 hour onsite caregivers, secured building, family style meals, social and recreational activities, spiritual services, medication supervision, daily hygiene assistance, personal laundry, housekeeping, transportation.

Sharon’s Senior Services, 1441 Rosewood Ln SE, Alexandria, MN 56308
320-763-4950, sharnka@embarqmail.com. Provides 24 hour supervision in a safe, comfortable handicapped accessible residential home. Serves seniors that require help due to physical decline and manageable memory loss. Services include: assistance with daily tasks, home cooked meals and snacks, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, appointment scheduling, transportation arrangements and more. Inquire when calling.

Terrace Heights, 410 Main Street West, Osakis, 320-859-6223. email: MSchultz@galeonmn.com - 20 units ranging from studio to 2 bedroom Assisted Living apartments. Amenities: 3 meals per day, Personal Care assistance every day, Emergency pull cords in every unit, Bi-weekly linen service, Laundry Facilities, Activity program, Whirlpool bath, Beauty/Barber shop, Weekly Light Housekeeping, Chapel, Meeting room, Lounge. Terrace Heights is attached to the Community Memorial Nursing Home.

Westview Apartments, 240 6th Ave W, Osakis, 320-859-6223. email: Mschultz@galeonmn.com - connected to Community Memorial Home. Twenty-five efficiency and one bedroom assisted living plus apartments with full kitchens, activities, cable or UHF TV, paid utilities, barber and beauty shop, 24-hour staff coverage, three meals daily, medication administration, light housekeeping, emergency call system, most pets accepted. Wellness Program.

Windmill Ponds, 715 Victor Street, Alexandria, 320-759-2132 - 1 and 2 bedroom independent living apartments, handicap also available. Rent includes continental breakfast and noon meal, weekly housekeeping, and social activities.
Amenities: 2 fully equipped laundry rooms on each floor (no coins needed!), transportation, exercise room, barber/beauty shop, library, storage space and garages available, garden spots and much more. Health supervision services are available including visits with staff nurse, med set-ups and reminders, and assistance with non-injectable drugs. Additional health supervision services are tailored to your needs provided by Welcome Home Health Care.

Winona Shores, 1010 Lark Street, Alexandria, 320-763-1120 Affordable lakeside senior living serenely located on Lake Winona. Offering 1 bedroom apartments with 540 sq ft of living space, full kitchen, walk-in showers, generous closets, and additional storage. Rent is based on income. Electric appliances, hot water heat and air conditioner sleeve provided. Affordable cable and telephone are extra. You will enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry, library, nearby coffee shop and recreation room, bus service, elevators, beauty/barber shop and numerous social activities. Optional on-site 24 hr. assisted living services available. Pets Allowed.

Facilities with on-site services (no 24 hour/night supervision)
Viking Towers, 805 Fillmore, Alexandria, 320-762-1311 - 105 high-rise one bedroom apartments for elderly or disabled with a portion of them available as Assisted Living. Rent is based on income. Amenities: hair salon, laundry, noon meal 5x week, worship service.

NURSING HOMES
Bethany Home, 1020 Lark Street, Alexandria, 320-762-1567 - 110 Skilled Nursing Care beds. Medicare certified. Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy available. Activities and volunteer programs.

Knute Nelson Care Center, 420 12th Avenue East, Alexandria, 320-763-6653 - 167 Skilled Nursing Care beds, Medicare certified. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy available. Wellness programming, activities and volunteer programs. Healing Gardens and spiritual care. Contact Kelly Boesen at kboesen@knutenelson.org or call 320-763-1178

Galeon, 410 West Main Street, Osakis, 320-859-2142 - 57 Skilled Nursing Care beds. Medicare certified. Physical, Occupational, and speech therapy available. Activities and Volunteer programs. Wellness program.

Crestview Manor, 649 State Street, Evansville, 218-948-2219 or 320-834-4466 - 70 Skilled Nursing Care beds. Medicare certified. Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy available. Activities and Volunteer programs.

Evansville Care Center, 649 States St. NW, Evansville, MN 56326; 218-948-2219/320-834-4466; a 42 bed skilled nursing facility overlooking a rolling countryside.

Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Specialized Housing
Rainbow Center, Glenwood, 320-634-5131 - Fully skilled nursing staff on a secure wing of Glenwood Retirement village.

Prairie Senior Cottages, see Assisted Living

Diamond Willow, see Assisted Living

Condo's, townhomes ~ consult local realtors.

ADULT FAMILY FOSTER CARE
Adult foster care is a supervised living arrangement in a licensed, residential home providing one to five adults with three daily meals, snacks, lodging, supervision, medication reminders, protection, household services, personal care assistance and companionship in a home setting.

Bonnie’s Senior Haven, Bonnie Nienaber, 1201 Ridgeview Terrace NE, Alexandria MN, 56308. 320-759-6599 or 320-766-3062. Bmarie68@charter.net. Loving home environment, three full meals/day, laundry, medication, housekeeping, 24 hour supervision, day care, private or shared rooms, local transportation, personal assistance, capacity of 5.

County Care, Don and Sharon Henneman, 23359 Lake Jennie Rd NW, Evansville, MN 56326. 218-948-2218 or 320-834-4419, shado@gctel.net. Up to 5 elderly male or female, prefer non-smokers, may smoke outside, rural setting.

Pam Bundermann, 8156 Country Lane SW, Farwell, MN 56327, 320-886-2958, 320-808-4755. Any age over 21 years, Capacity of 4. Non-smokers. Country setting. Three meals, housekeeping, medication management, etc. plus other services available.

Salmons Place, Jim & Lou Salmons, Jeanette West. 6789 St Hwy 27 E, Alexandria MN 56308 320-762-2892. james@salmonsplace.com. Up to 5 elderly males or females, non-smokers. Hospice service available. Satellite TV, gardens, bird watching, handicapped accessible. “Family style living for senior adults – preserving independence and dignity”.

Sharon’s Senior Services, 2307 East Golf Course Rd, Alexandria, MN 56308, 320-763-4950. sharnka@embarqmail.com. Provides 24 hr supervision in a safe, comfortable, handicapped accessible residential home. We serve seniors that require help due to physical decline and manageable memory loss. Services include: assistance with daily tasks, home cooked meals and snacks, medication management, housekeeping and laundry, appointment scheduling, transportation arrangements and more. Inquire when calling. Additional services: day care and respite care. Non-smokers, Capacity: 5.

Sonshine Villa, Greg & Sue Odell, 110 Sumac Drive, Alexandria MN 56308, 320-762-8506, 320-815-5353. GregSueO@hotmail.com Services for up to 5 elders in a home setting. Respite also available. Handicap accessible. Private pay or AC/waivers.

Corporate Adult Foster Care (under age 65)
Corporate adult foster care is a supervised living arrangement in a licensed, residential home providing one to four adults, usually under the age of 65, with three daily meals, snacks, lodging, supervision, medication reminders, protection, household services, personal care assistance and companionship in a home setting. Call Public Health for a list at 320-763-6018.

Becky Sprenger, 1203 Steger Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308, 320-763-9776. sprenger@gctel.net. Up to 5 elderly. Supervised care available up to 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Becky lives on the premises. Offers medication management, meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and social activities.