When a parent experiences a significant change in health or physical ability, a fall, hospitalization, or loss of mobility, families are often faced with difficult care decisions.
You may be navigating discharge conversations, learning new care requirements, and trying to understand what level of support your parent truly needs, while still wanting to preserve their dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
If your loved one needs more support than traditional assisted living, but isn’t quite ready for a nursing home, Enhanced Care Assisted Living at Riley Crossing in Chanhassen, MN may be a better next step.
Enhanced assisted living—often referred to as care suites or higher-acuity assisted living—is designed for older adults who need significantly more hands-on support than traditional assisted living can safely provide.
This level of care is often most beneficial for individuals who:
At Riley Crossing, this care model is called Enhanced Care. It is a private-pay option focused on safety, consistency, and individualized support—without the institutional environment of a nursing home.
Many families start by exploring assisted living, only to realize it may no longer be the safest option.
Enhanced Care is often the right fit when:
This level of care allows support to scale appropriately—reducing risk while maintaining a residential, community-based setting.
Riley Crossing’s Enhanced Care Suites are designed to support residents with higher daily care needs through:
Some services are provided directly on site, while others are coordinated with trusted partners, including:
This coordinated approach allows residents to receive needed care without frequent trips off campus, easing stress for both residents and families.
This is one of the most common questions families ask—and an important one.
Enhanced Care is not the same as a skilled nursing facility (nursing home).
At Riley Crossing:
Enhanced Care offers:
Families often find clarity by reviewing the full range of senior living options at Riley Crossing.
Enhanced assisted living is designed to support independence where possible, while ensuring safety when hands-on care is required.
Residents receive the assistance they need—especially with mobility and transfers—while continuing to make choices about daily routines, activities, and lifestyle within the broader spectrum of senior living options at Riley Crossing.
Even with higher support requirements, residents remain part of an engaged community, enjoying:
Care is integrated into daily life—not the center of it.
When care needs increase, communication becomes essential.
Riley Crossing emphasizes:
Families are supported not just at move-in, but throughout their loved one’s time in Enhanced Care.
Enhanced Care is a private-pay option. Families often see value in:
For many families, this provides stability and peace of mind during a challenging transition.
If you’re searching because something has recently changed, you’re not alone. Many families come to Riley Crossing during moments of urgency.
Enhanced Care provides a safe, supportive option for individuals with higher physical care needs. Speaking with our care team can help clarify whether enhanced assisted living is the right next step and what timing may look like.
Schedule a tour to learn more about Enhanced Care at Riley Crossing.
No. Enhanced Care provides higher hands-on support in a residential community. While nursing oversight is available, it differs from a nursing home in staffing structure and environment.
Individuals who need extensive physical assistance—such as two-person transfers or mechanical lifts—or who require frequent daily support.
Yes. Riley Crossing coordinates with home health, hospice, and on-site medical providers as needed.
Yes. Support is provided where needed, while residents maintain choice and autonomy in daily life.
Availability varies, but the team works closely with families when care needs increase quickly.