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Minnesota Masonic Home

Who is Minnesota Masonic Home?

Since its inception in 1918 with the acquisition of Marion W. Savage’s 271-acre estate, Minnesota Masonic Home has offered a serene and supportive environment for countless senior citizens. For over a century, we have upheld an unparalleled standard of care for our residents, thanks to our dedicated staff who continue this legacy even in challenging times, such as during the pandemic.

Our campus adapts to the evolving needs of our community, offering state-of-the-art housing solutions tailored to individual needs. We provide personalized and compassionate care from a cozy retirement community of independent living townhomes along the Minnesota River to specialized care for those requiring ongoing medical attention or skilled nursing. We offer a wide selection of care services to best fit our community, including:

  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Long-Term Car
  • Transitional Care
  • Outpatient Services
  • Memory Care

As pioneers in elder care since the early 1900s, we are honored by the local and national recognition we receive for our outstanding senior care. We remain committed to maintaining this distinguished reputation and meeting the diverse needs of our residents.

You can learn more about our staff and history on our YouTube page at the links below:

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  2. Minnesota Masonic Charities Kare 30

MCSA is proud to have members like Minnesota Masonic Home.

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MCSA is proud to be affiliated with The Overlook in Charlton/Masonic Health System of MA, Inc. to keep our seniors happy and healthy. Read more about our member spotlight of February.

Masonic Health System of MA, Inc./The Overlook in Charlton

About MHS

For over 100 years, Masonic Health System of MA, Inc., or The Overlook in Charlton, has provided a continuum of care and health services for Massachusetts residents and their families. Today, The Overlook tailors to individuals with a wide variety of needs. They offer independent living, enhanced assisted living, memory careskilled nursingshort-term rehabilitation, home health, and  hospice.

Persevering Through the Pandemic

Back in 2020, Masonic Health System of MA, Inc. suffered some substantial blows at the hands of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Extreme staffing shortages, an increase in outside agency wages, and an increase in the costs in delivery of care hit us hard. To add insult to injury, the MA Department of Public Health forced multiple shutdowns to new admissions.

However, perseverance was key at The Overlook, as it still is today. We are still serving our senior community, despite having to absorb decreases in reimbursement and reductions in payments outside of our control, such as:

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  • Commercial insurance companies
  • Price inflation for supplies and services
  • The growing need for capital improvements to our aging Campus and buildings

These obstacles make us prouder than ever of our 110+ year history at Masonic Health System! We remain extremely optimistic about The Overlook’s future. Our methods of proactively addressing these concerns with grit and innovative solutions are a testament to our resiliency. We refuse to be crippled and derailed like so many other companies. In fact, The Overlook experienced 31 sales in 2022, 28 sales in 2023, and an occupancy rate exceeding 93%. We are poised and positioned for an exciting future!

The Masonic Health System of MA, Inc./The Overlook in Charlton’s Master Plan

In July 2022, The Overlook completed a Request for Proposal for a large Master Planning process, targeting ten highly reputable national agencies. After narrowing the respondents from 10 to 4 finalists, MHS is proud to be working with RLPS & Witz Company, The Overlook’s Master Planning architects and development partners as of October 2022.

From restaurants to hiking trails to meaningful and enriching experiences, The Overlook is determined to enhance the way we age and engage. Excitingly, partnerships and developments have already begun! We now have a full-service veterinary clinic on Overlook’s Campus in Charlton and an affiliation with the National Innovation Center for Aging in Newcastle, England. The Overlook is now the first senior living hub/community of longevity in the United States!

The Overlook’s Master Planning process will also reinvigorate its Fund Development and Philanthropy Program. With the launch of a Capital Campaign to help raise funds for the project, we are already on the road to completion.

A successful Master Plan will ensure The Overlook’s long-term viability and ability to serve its Mission for years to come. The implementation of this plan will progress in two phases:

Phase 1

Phase 1 focuses on relocating and renovating, and will take 2+ years to complete. During Phase 1, we will be:

  1. Relocating Overlook’s Short Term Rehabilitation Unit to a more favorable location on the Charlton Campus.
  2. Renovating and increasing the units from 27 to 40 Private Rooms.
  3. Reducing The Overlook’s Long-Term Care Units from 112 Private Rooms to 78.
  4. Relocating and doubling the size of the Assisted Living Fieldstone Memory Care.
  5. Updating Stonebrook Enhanced Living.
  6. Updating the 1st & 3rd floors of Long-Term Care.

Phase 2

In conjunction with Phase 1, Master Planning Phase 2 will transform The Overlook beyond its singular Mission of serving older adults. Instead, we will be shifting to a multi-generational, mixed-use Campus! This involves creating a “Village Center” with numerous outlets for individuals of all ages. Here, they will be able to build and enjoy life through exciting amenities, services, and programs designed to positively impact lifestyle, health and wellness. We expect Phase 2 to take 5+ years to complete.

We encourage you to read more on our blog and reach out to us for a tour and more information at 866-753-5429!

MCSA is proud to have members like The Overlook in Charlton/Masonic Health System of MA, Inc. to benefit our seniors in any way we can.

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MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy. Read more about our business partner spotlight of October

Meet HealthPRO Heritage, Our Spotlight Business Partner

HealthPRO Heritage is a national provider of therapy and consulting services best known for clinical innovation, compliance excellence, and a unique approach to market that produces optimal outcomes in a healthcare/payment reform environment.  Deep experience in cross-continuum programming, coupled with a sophisticated technology platform, enables HealthPRO Heritage to support our partners with critical marketplace intelligence, programs and outcomes that drive occupancy and inform strategic decisions.

Skilled Nursing:

We optimize clinical care and outcomes in both short-term rehab programs and long-term care populations, while managing re-hospitalization rates and implementing clinical programs that will position your program for success.

HealthPRO Heritage has been providing therapy services to SNFs since our inception. Founded by skilled nursing and therapy professionals who led therapy divisions to insurmountable success, our company’s approach is deeply rooted in an understanding of the challenges you face on a daily basis.

It’s no coincidence that HealthPRO Heritage’s Clients exceed national averages for star ratings and quality measures:

MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy.

Learn more about our Skilled Nursing Services

HealthPRO Heritage has positively impacted our partners across the spectrum, including Senior Living (AL/IL/MEM) and Skilled Nursing:

MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy.

 

RISE Senior Living, by HealthPRO Heritage: A Sophisticated Therapy & Wellness Services Partner for Assisted & Independent Living & Memory Care Providers.

For more than a decade, HealthPRO Heritage’s Senior Living Division (now, Rise Senior Living) has partnered with Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living communities to optimize residents’ quality of life and strategically drive robust campus-wide success. We now serve over 400 Senior Living communities across the nation, bringing expertise and passion to help produce great outcomes for our community partners and their residents.

MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy.

Learn more about RISE Senior Living

Aging gracefully and safely is a top priority for our senior loved ones. Between 2000 & 2020, rates of deadly falls surged among older adults, with the steepest increase seen in those aged 85 & older. Transitioning to new settings like Senior Living can pose unique challenges, as they adapt to unfamiliar surroundings and routines.

At HealthPRO Heritage we are committed to ensuring our residents’ well-being and success. Our ‘Health and Wellness Assessments’ are the cornerstone of our approach, providing valuable insights into each resident’s lifestyle. This proactive measure allows us to mitigate risks upon move-in and continuously over time.

We believe in meaningful touchpoints that optimize the resident experience and ensure their success. Your loved ones deserve nothing but the best care, resources, and support.

Check out HealthPRO Heritage’s Impact on Occupancy:

MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy.

Learn how we dropped the move-rate rate by 55%!

Contact HealthPRO Heritage

Please reach out to HealthPRO Heritage for any therapy or consulting needs at [email protected] or by phone at 847-629-0302

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MCSA is proud to have members like Masonicare with their CareConnect Navigation Services to benefit our members in any way we can.

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Meet Symbria, Our Business Partner Spotlight

Symbria is a company who is working towards uniting Pharmacy, Therapy and Well-Being for skilled nursing and assisted living communities through a single strategic partner. Symbria’s culture of innovation and creative use of technology provides support to client communities empowering them to achieve better results, lightening their clinical team’s workload, and sharpening their competitive edge.

Learn More About the Benefits of Symbria

We know transitioning to a new provider can be overwhelming, but Symbria’s comprehensive services integrate to deliver optimum efficiency and impact from a single strategic partner—that’s the Power of One. Our team works seamlessly with your staff—and each other. Since our services are driven by insights and analytics about your organization, we tailor our services to assist you in reaching your goals. Below are client testimonials on the benefits they have received from choosing Symbria.

  • Contract vs. in-house therapy: Weighing your options. In this webinar, Bobbie Gray, Senior Director of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, shares her journey of transitioning to contract therapy services for her community. Watch this webinar to gain a better understanding of the pros and cons of each.
  • Medication management: The benefits of strip packaging. In this webinar, Anthony Columbatto, Vice President of Health Services at John Knox Village, discusses the benefits his community has experienced from transitioning from bingo cards to strip packaging. Watch this webinar to learn more about how our strip packaging programs save time, improve accuracy, and reduce waste.
  • What The Power of One means to residentsWatch this testimonial video to learn about the benefits of Symbria’s Well-Being program and how it has positively impacted a resident’s daily life.

Interested in learning how much can you save with Symbria? Check out our Savings Calculator to see how much you can save for your community.

Want to learn more about MCSA’s business partners? Check out our previous business partner spotlights on our News page, along with several other blogs featuring member spotlights and village news!

MCSA is proud to be the partner of several companies that benefit our senior communities, like Symbria.

Three Pillars Senior Living Communities gives our residents a high-quality retirement living option, even if there's a heath condition.

Three Pillars Senior Living Communities: Expanding Every Day

Meet Our June Member Spotlight, Three Pillars Senior Living Communities!

Masonic Villages has a variety of different campuses across the US with specialties that serve our senior communities. Our Wisconsin Masonic Home’s Three Pillars Senior Living Communities span across Dousman, WI with 5 different residence centers that each focus on unique care plans. These centers include:

An Exciting Expansion

Just recently, it was announced that Three Pillars Senior Living Communities will be adding 8 new residence centers to their neighborhood in a variety of garden home, courtyard, loft, and villa styles centered around a Town Center. All living centers and residents will have access to the Town Center, which will include:

  • Casual Dining
  • Supper Club
  • Pub
  • Spa/Wellness
  • Performing Arts Center
  • Social Connection Spaces
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Fitness Center
  • Dog Park
  • Bark River Access

This campus expansion seeks to take the change in the needs of the retirement community in stride and meet them as they come with the same high-quality services delivered by trusted, compassionate staff and volunteers.

To learn more about the upcoming groundbreaking in the Fall of 2023, as well as the other recent modernizations and additions that have been made to the other existing neighborhoods, you can attend one of Three Pillars’ Informational Sessions or download their brochure via their website!

These healthcare-based living residence centers are part of the Masonic Community’s efforts to deconstruct the stereotypes surrounding age, care, and the options that are available outside of the traditional retirement living sphere. Learn more about Three Pillars Senior Living Communities on their website under their “Our Story” tab, with the History,News, and more at the click of a button!

Want to become a member of the Masonic Community? See about a membership!

MCSA is proud to be the partner of several retirement homes across the country, including Three Pillars Senior Living Communities in Wisconsin.

From CNA to Management: A Journey Featuring Jobs in Senior Living

Follow along with a blog from the Careers department at Masonic Homes Kentucky about healthcare jobs in the senior living industry and the 4 factors you need to consistently climb the senior living ladder!

From Their Newsroom:

If there’s one thing to know about senior living, it’s that the industry is largely dynamic and ever-growing. It has dramatically changed over the last few decades going from the idea of only being skilled “nursing homes” – lined with sterile rooms furnished with hospital beds – to flourishing retirement, independent, assisted living and memory care communities; communities that foster dignity, independence, purpose and respect.

If you’re just beginning your journey in senior living, a community-level position may be the perfect fit for you! These positions would include NAs, dining servers, cooks, housekeeping, maintenance generalist, and others. There are leadership roles in these departments as well like hospitality manager, activities and/or life enrichment director, sales director, registered nurse (RN), certified nursing assistant (CNA), or even an Executive Director.

According to MHKY, here are a few steps to take personally that will greatly impact your professional growth and upward movement in your career:

Climbing the corporate ladder in senior living and care to a management position is a natural flow, especially in environments like Masonic homes and communities.

 

Read the full blog from Masonic Homes Kentucky on their news page!

About Masonic Homes Kentucky

Founded in 1867, Masonic Homes Kentucky’s aging care services include independent living, assisted living, personal care, rehabilitation therapies, memory care, skilled nursing care, home care, dialysis, medical clinic and child development. Its campuses are located in Louisville, Shelbyville and Northern Kentucky. For more information, visit www.masonichomesky.com!

If you’re interested in becoming a Masonic member, visit our Membership page today!