Nelson Gables by Vivie

Nelson Gables is an assisted living community located in Alexandria, Minnesota, designed to provide personalized support while residents maintain independence. The community offers assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and respite care services tailored to individual needs through personalized care packages and regular nursing assessments.

The community features spacious one-bedroom apartments ranging from 450 to 625 square feet, available in three floor plan options. Residents receive three meals a day plus snacks, weekly housekeeping and laundry, daily wellness check-ins, and medication management with options ranging from simple oversight to full administration up to five times per day. Additional services include 24/7 emergency support, salon and barbershop services, and coordination with on-site provider visits.

Nelson Gables emphasizes an active lifestyle with wellness classes, exercise equipment, and a wellness center. The community maintains a calendar of life-enrichment programs, weekly spiritual gatherings, and activities designed to encourage engagement. Outdoor spaces include a courtyard and raised gardening beds for residents to enjoy.

The small community size is designed to create a calm, welcoming atmosphere where residents quickly get to know one another and staff members know residents by name. Common areas throughout the facility support conversation, games, and daily socialization, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging among residents.

Enhanced assisted living is available for individuals with more complex needs, providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, transfers, and mobility, with options for two-person or mechanical lift assistance. Respite care is offered for individuals recovering from illness or surgery, or for those whose caregivers need temporary relief, with a minimum seven-day stay requirement.