Take a Well-Deserved Break
By providing a secure, engaging, and medically supported short-term stay, we take the heavy burden of caregiving off your shoulders.
With the help of our caregivers, doctors, and specialists, your loved one will experience maximum comfort in a close-knit neighborhood, allowing you to step away with true peace of mind.
Schedule your visit today and discover how we can support your family.
What Is Respite Care?
Respite care is a short-term, temporary lifestyle option designed to give primary caregivers a much-needed period of rest.
Whether you are traveling out of town, recovering from your own medical procedure, or simply needing a break from daily caregiver burnout, our compassionate team steps in. We provide your loved one with a fully furnished apartment and customizable, specialized support for the duration of their stay.
- You are experiencing severe caregiver burnout or exhaustion.
- You have an upcoming vacation, business trip, or personal commitment.
- You are recovering from an illness or surgery and cannot temporarily provide care.
- Your loved one is being discharged from the hospital but isn’t quite ready to go home.
- You want a “trial run” to see if Gable Pines is the right long-term fit for your loved one.
Why Families Turn to Respite Care
Navigating the daily demands of caregiving is a deeply challenging labor of love. Life’s unexpected events can quickly compound that stress, leaving you feeling stretched too thin.
Every family’s situation is unique, which means the need for temporary support can arise for a variety of reasons.
Whether planned or sudden, our short-term stays provide a reliable, comforting solution when you need it most.
Families often turn to our short-term stays when a primary caregiver is recovering from their own illness or surgery and needs a safe, medically supported environment for their loved one.
Others utilize respite care to seamlessly manage well-deserved vacations, demanding business trips, or busy personal commitments without worrying about their loved one’s daily routine slipping.
Many families use a short-term respite stay as a wonderful, low-pressure “trial run” to experience the warmth of our neighborhood before committing to a permanent transition.
What Our Community Offers
We have taken it upon ourselves to provide services that promote stability, safety, and joy.
Each respite resident receives the exact same comprehensive, personalized support and community access as our permanent residents.
Services
- 24/7 trained care staff on-site.
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Medication management.
- Weekly housekeeping.
- Weekly laundry and linen service.
- 24-hour emergency call system and security checks.
- Grounds and building maintenance, including snow removal.
- Scheduled local transportation.
- Utilities, local phone service, and satellite TV included.
- On-site physical therapy and occupational therapy.
- On-site physician and home health services.*
- Podiatry services.*
- Set up personalized transportation.*
*For additional fee
Amenities
- Restaurant-style, chef-prepared dining.
- Private dining room for family gatherings.
- Casual Pub.
- Movie theater.
- Library.
- Private event room.
- Fitness studio.
- Raised flower and vegetable planting beds.
- Covered veranda.
- Salon and spa.*
- Guest/family meals.
- Fully handicapped accessible building.
- Vibrant life enrichment program.
- Heated indoor parking and electric car charging available.
*Beauty and barber services, manicures, pedicures, and massages available for additional fee.
Find True Peace of Mind
You do not have to navigate the heavy demands of caregiving entirely on your own. Let our compassionate team provide the high-quality support and engaging lifestyle your family deserves.
Contact Gable Pines today to learn more about our short-term availability and schedule your personalized tour.
Ways to Enjoy Life at Gable Pines
Independent Living
Now this is the definition of easy living! At Gable Pines, you’ll have the freedom to create the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed about in a residence you’ll love to call home.
Independent LivingAssisted Living
Our thoughtfully designed assisted living residences offer independence and privacy with just the help you need so you can continue to do the things you love and live life your way.
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Gable Pines features Enriching Connections program, a compassionate, whole-person approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Memory Care
Where to Find Us
Directions
Gable Pines perfectly blends small-town charm with the ultimate conveniences of a metropolitan area.
We are conveniently located just off County Road E, perfectly situated between Interstate 35E and Highway 61.
Our Address
- 1260 East County Road E
- Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Contact Us
- Phone: (651) 829-3171
Executive Director
Laura Strang, LALD: Laura.Strang@Lifesparksl.com
Sales & Marketing Director
Travis Anderson: Travis.Anderson@lifesparksl.com
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Join Our Team
Are you looking for a workplace where your contributions are truly valued and celebrated? As a proud part of Lifespark, Gable Pines is backed by an organization officially recognized as a Top Workplace in Minnesota.
We offer more than just a job. We offer a supportive experience, comprehensive benefits, and the incredible opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors every single day.
If you have a passion for hospitality and compassionate care, we’d love to have you on our award-winning team!
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