In our community every day
Residents laugh and gather and play
Enjoying amenities to behold
And friends worth their weight in gold
We wouldn’t have it any other way
May you find good fortune and great friends today — and every day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Eagan Pointe Senior Living.
Eagan Pointe Senior Living residents and staff showed up to a small but significant farewell celebration for one of our dedicated team members.
Jake’s last day was April 30. Everyone wished him luck on his new adventure, and we celebrated with cake and plenty of smiles.
Congratulations, Jake. We will miss you, but we wish you all the best!
For Earth Day, residents at Eagan Pointe Senior Living had a great time playing in the “mud” while creating a tasty and sugary treat.
In our Garden Coves, we made dirt cups using pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, and gummy worm candies. Residents enjoyed mixing the ingredients, with layers of deliciousness for the worms to “crawl” through.
Playing in the mud has never been so entertaining or edible. ?
The renowned Kentucky Derby takes place annually on the first Saturday of May. This year, we decided to “horse around” and get in on the fun with a Kentucky Derby Day at Eagan Pointe Senior Living.
We served mint juleps, the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby, and asked residents to dress for the occasion by wearing a fancy or fun hat.
As you can see, our attire and accessories made for an exciting afternoon.
Activity Director Nichole Stoerzinger (photo 3) got dressed up to serve mint juleps. Kitty J. and Mary Ann W. (photo 2) wore their elegant hats. Joan D. (photo 1) wore a purple shower cap because it matched her outfit. ???
The St. Patrick’s Day spirit was certainly present at Eagan Pointe last month thanks to some crafty residents and thoughtful gifts from a family member.
Residents of our Garden Cove units created lovely leprechauns for fun, festive decorations. The daughter of our friend and community member, George F., also donated medical-grade surgical masks with St. Patrick’s Day prints for our staff to wear on the holiday. Thank you for the amazing and very kind gifts! Who needs lucky clovers when you’re surrounded by such incredible, caring people? ?☘
We had a bittersweet day at Eagan Pointe when we celebrated the retirement of friend and associate, Char. She was a member of our housekeeping team for nearly 4.5 years and we are so lucky to have had her as part of our community. We can’t thank her enough for all the hard work, compassion, and dedication she’s provided us over the years!
Char will be moving to Arizona in August and will be greatly missed by our associates and residents. Please join us in congratulating and wish Char a very happy retirement!
We held our second vaccine clinic here at Eagan Pointe recently! We are so thankful, happy, and excited to have taken another big step in protecting our loved ones and getting life back to normal!
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival made it’s way to Eagan Pointe Senior Living again this year! We celebrated by hosting many fun community events, as well as challenges with prizes for the winners: The Snow King winter trivia challenge, Snow Queen’s tea bingo, a medallion hunt, a “snow and ice” sculpture challenge, a “fire and ice” happy hour, and a coronation meet-and-greet with treats honoring our Snow King and Queen. Check out photos of all the fun!
One of Eagan Pointe’s residents, Millie, recently had her 100th birthday! She celebrated with a special Zoom call from friends and family, gift baskets, flowers, and, of course, yummy birthday cupcakes. Please join us in congratulating and wishing a very happy birthday to Millie! ????
Ricardo, a member of Eagan Pointe’s dietary team, celebrated his five-year work anniversary last month. We are so lucky to have you in our community, and we can’t thank you enough for all your hard work and positivity over the years. Please join us in thanking and congratulating our friend, Ricardo!
Eagan Pointe Senior Living associate, Matt, recently had his 10-year work anniversary! We celebrated with delicious gourmet cupcakes. We received a package from the company who made his commemorative 10-year anniversary jacket, but it turned out to be promotional items. We decided to make the most of it and have some fun, so we still gave it to him as a joke while we wait for the jacket. What a good sport and AMAZING team member! We appreciate you and everything you do for our community. Please join us in thanking and congratulating Matt on 10 years with Eagan Pointe! ???
The confirmation class at St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church in Eagan wanted to thank and show support for the Eagan Pointe staff during these difficult times, so they surprised us with gift bags and a heartwarming message:
“We want to say THANK YOU for all of your efforts over the past several months. With COVID affecting everyone, you are truly the unsung heroes. Please enjoy these treats as our way of showing that we appreciate you. Stay safe and healthy, and God bless.” -St. Thomas Becket Confirmation Zoom Group Teens
Thank you so much for the treats and kind words!
Outdoor social distancing visits are now available at Eagan Pointe Senior Living! Residents and family can reserve a 30-minute time slot to safely visit with one another face-to-face. We’re so happy to be taking this step as we continue safely navigating this time in our community.
If your loved one is an Independent Living resident, you can view available times and sign up for a visit here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044caaab2cabf94-eagan
For residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care, use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044caaab2cabf94-eagan1
When you sign up for a time, please include the name of the resident you’ll be visiting in the comment section. We also ask that you arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time to allow time for safety screening.
Patience joined us as a home health aide (HHA) to help open the building in 2015. Living nearby, she watched the building’s construction while eagerly waiting for her chance to apply and said her “prayers were answered” when she was hired. Before Eagan Pointe officially opened, she was here helping clean and prepare the brand new building for the tenants who would be moving in.
For Patience, the best part of her job is helping and caring for those in need and building bonds with the residents. Patience says she has too many great memories at Eagan Pointe to pick a favorite, but she loves visiting with the residents, singing along with them, and hearing stories from their youth.
In her free time, Patience likes to cook a LOT and go on long walks with her family. Please join us in congratulating Patience on 5 years with Eagan Pointe Senior Living!
Max was hired in 2015 as Eagan Pointe’s first housekeeper. He started before the community officially opened and remembers working alongside Eagan Pointe’s Residence Director, Renee, Assistant Residence Director, Mickey, and the construction crew to make sure everything was clean, safe, and ready to welcome our first residents. Fun fact: Max didn’t realize he was working with Eagan Pointe’s owners until later on, and the memory is one of his favorites from the last 5 years!
While Max enjoys keeping the common areas and apartments clean for our residents, his favorite part of the job is interacting with them and hearing their stories, as well as the appreciation he receives from the management team.
In his free time, Max loves to work in his garden, spend time with his grandchildren, and fix things around his house. Please join us in congratulating Max on 5 years with Eagan Pointe Senior Living!
Taylor was hired in 2015 after a friend, who had joined Southview Senior Communities staff about a year prior to Eagan Pointe’s opening, recommended she apply. Taylor remembers how busy Eagan Pointe’s official opening was, with residents waiting in the lobby before they could begin moving into their apartments. However, she also remembers the team pulling together for a successful first day and is happy to say that teamwork has stayed strong ever since!
Taylor says the best part of her job is spreading joy to the residents. She loves learning about their favorite activities and figuring out how to bring them to Eagan Pointe. Taylor also enjoys seeing and helping new residents move in and make this community their home.
Though she has made countless amazing memories in her time here, Taylor’s favorite is working with residents to build a cookbook of their recipes. The final product was a collection of personal recipes submitted by the residents, all gathered in one book that featured resident artwork on the cover. For Taylor, working on a project that incorporates a little piece of each resident was a very special and rewarding experience.
Taylor loves just about anything outdoors in her free time, but especially likes hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing. She also enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Taylor, and dog, Bohdi. Please join us in congratulating Patience on 5 years with Eagan Pointe Senior Living!
Prior to opening in 2015, our upper management team recruited Jake from his current job at the time. He decided he liked the variety of daily work the Eagan Pointe position offered and accepted the role. He remembers how busy the staff was with welcoming new residents when the building opened, and it became clear right away that he was part of an amazing team and community. He’s happy to say there’s never been a dull moment since and he’s more than happy he decided to come aboard!
For Jake, the best part of his job is helping the residents. He’s realized there are so many simple things we take for granted in our everyday lives, and helping residents gives him much more appreciation for the little things in life. Jake also enjoys listening to the stories, wisdom, and valuable life lessons they have to share, and he’s happy he can pass it all on to his own children as they continue to grow.
Jake’s favorite memory so far at Eagan Pointe was the flag raising ceremony when the community’s flag pole was first erected. He’ll never forget how many veterans and veterans’ wives were in attendance, nor the pride that was shown on each of their faces.
Jake is an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoys hunting and fishing. He also loves spending time with his wife, Liz, their daughters, Ella (8) and Maci (6), and their dog, Mack. Together, he and his family like to make trips to their cabin and spend time outdoors and on the lake fishing, boating, and swimming. Please join us in congratulating Jake on 5 years with Eagan Pointe Senior Living!
Mickey has been working with seniors since she was 16 years old, when she was a nursing assistant in a care center. With a strong desire to continue helping and making a difference for seniors, she found a passion in helping people find the perfect fit when they’re ready to move into a senior community.
Mickey remembers Eagan Pointe’s grand opening as a very busy yet exciting time as she got to meet the tenants, their families, and all of her coworkers, and she’s thankful that the fun and excitement hasn’t stopped! For Mickey, the best part of her job has been meeting and educating seniors (both within Eagan Pointe and the surrounding areas) about living in a senior community and helping them find the perfect fit for them and their lifestyle. She’s also very thankful for the relationships she’s formed with members of the Eagan Pointe staff, management, and community.
When she’s not working, Mickey loves spending time with family and friends and walking her dog, Gracie. She also enjoys snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, fishing, and camping. Please join us in congratulating Mickey on 5 years with Eagan Pointe Senior Living!
For the health and safety of our clients and tenants, visitor restrictions are now in effect at all Southview Communities locations. We are actively screening all visitors at this time.
Due to heightened concerns regarding COVID-19, we request that any visitor – regardless of his or her current health – refrain from in-person visits until further notice. Signs posted at entryway doors notify visitors of this policy. Exceptions to this restriction include compassionate care circumstances, such as an end-of-life situation. In this instance, visitors will be limited to a specific room only.
The overall wellness of our residents is our top priority. We understand the incredible importance of connecting with family members, and we apologize that this visitor policy presents an unfortunate inconvenience. We are happy to assist you in maintaining contact with your loved one through phone calls, emails, video conferencing, social media, and other forms of non-contact communication.
Implementing visitor restrictions is a necessary step to maintain a safe environment in our community at this time. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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We know that many of you are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and how it might impact those of us here at the facility. Our top priority is to ensure residents are cared for in a reliable and healthy environment. We also need your help. Keep reading to learn what we are doing to keep residents safe and the ways in which you can help prevent COVID-19 from entering or spreading throughout our community.
Currently in our facility, we do not have any cases of COVID-19. To restrict the potential for it to enter our building, we are implementing precautionary actions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
If you are a resident experiencing a cough, fever, sore throat, runny nose, and/or shortness of breath, please stay inside your apartment and contact a staff member immediately.
Our facility is following CDC prevention recommendations, including strict handwashing procedures and wearing gowns and gloves when interacting with residents who demonstrate symptoms. We continue to monitor and adjust these guidelines as they change. Additionally, our facility is in close contact with the local and state health departments and follows instructions set forth by these agencies to keep residents safe.
You will be notified if any resident or staff member is diagnosed with COVID-19. Feel free to contact the Nursing Services at Eagan Pointe Senior Living with any questions: 651-846-9043.
For additional information, please visit the CDC’s COVID-19 information page.
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