Enhanced Care is a specialized senior living option for individuals who need more daily support than traditional assisted living provides. At York Gardens, this includes higher staff-to-resident ratios, frequent nurse rounds, hands-on assistance with daily tasks, and coordinated care with nurses, caregivers, family, and medical providers.

Enhanced Care offers a higher level of physical and medical support than assisted living. While assisted living promotes independence with light daily help, Enhanced Care is designed for residents who need:

• Assistance with most or all activities of daily living
• Two-person or mechanical lift transfers
• More frequent monitoring
• More structured, consistent care

This allows residents to remain safely supported in a home-like environment rather than moving to a skilled nursing facility.

Enhanced Care may be appropriate for individuals who:

• Need help with bathing, dressing, toileting, or transferring
• Use mobility aids such as walkers or wheelchairs
• Require mechanical lift assistance
• Have complex medication needs
• Benefit from more frequent staff check-ins
• Have chronic conditions requiring consistent oversight

If you’re unsure whether Enhanced Care is the right fit, our team can help assess needs and recommend options.

Yes — this is one of the most unique strengths of Enhanced Care at York Gardens. Couples may choose:

• Shared apartments, or
• Separate apartments within the same neighborhood
  This allows partners to remain close while each receives the appropriate level of care.

Residents in Enhanced Care enjoy a full range of supportive services, such as:

• Three chef-prepared meals daily
• Assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting
• Medication management
• Weekly housekeeping and laundry
• Mobility assistance and lift support
• 24/7 emergency response
• Regular nurse rounds
• Activity programming
• Access to a family lounge, dining room, and activity space

Additional fee-based services (such as salon/barber appointments) are also available on-site.

Our team continually monitors residents’ wellbeing. If care needs increase, York Gardens coordinates a personalized plan with nurses, caregivers, family, and your primary care or hospice providers. Enhanced Care offers flexibility and continuity, reducing the need for disruptive moves when care needs evolve.

Yes — we encourage families to visit and see the environment firsthand. Tours can be scheduled at your convenience. Please call: 952-898-6719

Enhanced Care is typically a private-pay service. However, long-term care insurance policies may provide partial coverage depending on your plan. We can help families understand payment options and what may be covered.

Choosing the right level of care can feel overwhelming. Our team offers free consultations to help families understand options, evaluate current needs, and plan for future support. We partner with residents and families to find the solution that feels safe, supportive, and dignified.