"Vinny" the therapy dog came to visit us at Mendota Manor today. The residents and staff enjoyed spending time with him and his owner. There's nothing like a friendly dog to help relieve you of the stresses in the day! In fact, studies show that human-pet interaction actually lowers heart rate and blood pressure. If you own a therapy dog and would be interested in bringing him/her to visit the residents at Heart to Home please call us at (651) 454-5250.
A local daycare comes to visit the residents of Heart to Home. During the visit residents of Heart to Home read the children books and work on art projects together.
A resident of Heart to Home visits with one of the kids from the local daycare.
Heart to Home values the importance of intergenerational programs. We encourage local school groups and daycares to come visit our residents. During the visits we offer programs and projects which help strengthen intergenerational relationships and competencies. If you're interested in learning more about how you can participate in these programs please contact Heart to Home at (651) 454-5250.
Residents and staff of Mendakota Manor enjoying their homemade "birds nest" cookies.
A resident of Mendakota Manor works on cooking homemade "birds nest" cookies.
Cooking is one of the many fun activities that is enjoyed by residents and staff alike.
Staff and residents enjoy a fun game of checkers!
Birthday celebration at Heart to Home's Mendota Manor!
Heart to Home's holiday party! We had a wonderful turnout of between 60-70 guests (staff, residents and resident families). We served a delicious homemade dinner and even had a chocolate fountain.
Here's a picture of our Christmas tree... Complete with homemade ornaments, which were made by the residents and staff of Heart to Home.
Here is our Christmas tree at Mendota Manor! All of the ornaments were homemade by the residents and staff of Heart to Home. We're having a family and friends holiday party on December 18th which we're all VERY excited for (plus we get to show of the beautiful tree)!
Mendakota Manor ~ "A Better Way to Live"
Here you can see views of the residential neighborhood where Mendakota Manor is being built. Heart to Home promotes inclusion and community connections by building senior care homes in residential neighborhoods..
Here is a view of one of our large care suites. Each suite features ample storage space, dedicated phone and cable connections, beautiful outdoor views and large private bathrooms with roll-in showers.
Here's a view of Mendakota Manor with it's new roof and windows. We've come a long way since breaking ground in August, 2008. We plan on opening in early January and are currently taking reservations. This residential care home will feature state-of-the-art green building technologies including geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Here is another view of Mendakota Manor during construction. Here you can see the roof being worked on.
A view of our new signs located at our homes. Please feel free to stop by for a visit!
The Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s.
The Alzheimer's Association's vision is 'a world without Alzheimer’s.'
Walls go up at Heart to Home's new Mendakota Manor!
Another view of Mendakota Manor. This spacious senior care home will feature 5 care suites and over 6,500 square feet of beautiful common areas.
This beautiful wooded lot will be the perfect setting for Heart to Home's new residential care home.
Here you can see Mendakota Manor's full lower level which will feature a luxurious spa / salon room for it's residents.
Here you can see Mendakota Manor's foundation being poured.
This is a view of Mendakota Manor's foundation being dug.
The residents of Mendota Manor had an enjoyable social outing at a local restaurant!
Enjoying beautiful summer weather!
Relaxing during movie night!
Ice cream in the park!
An evening on the front porch!
Pet Visits on the Back Patio!
Nancy Frank and Josh Cesaro pose for a picture in front of the Heart to Home booth at the 2008 Elder Care Expo. Heart to Home shared a booth with Companion PAWS (Pets & Wellness for Seniors). Notice Countache, the friendly Llama in the back of the picture!
Lily, one of our 'regular' visiting pets is seen here enjoying one of our residents!
Mendota Manor...
Here is the Grand Entry at Heart to Home's Mendota Manor."For Boomers and Their Parents ...
Minnesota's first-ever Elder Care Expo is an educational event designed for you. The event brings together government agencies, nonprofits, private organizations and people just like you under one roof with one simple goal: to help you find solutions for your elder care challenges.
Today, one in five adults is responsible for managing some aspect of the finances and/or healthcare of a family member who is 65 or older, and approximately 80 percent of home-care services are provided by family caregivers. Do you count yourself among them? If so, then you know all the frustrations, stress, and complexity associated with navigating one's way through today's elder care system, and you know that help is hard to find.
Whether you are struggling to find ways to care for a loved one's needs today, or for your own needs in the future, Elder Care Expo provides the answers and support that you so desperately need."
Here's the beautiful new kitchen at Mendota Manor. Notice the oak cabinets, granite counter tops, tile back splash, oil rubbed bronze pendent lights, oak floor... no detail was overlooked in this beautiful home.
Here you can see the four season north woods porch complete with leather furniture and amazing views of nature and the expansive secure backyard. The backyard will feature handicap accessible raised bed gardens and a large deck for residents to enjoy.
Another view of the kitchen and four season porch areas...
Here's a view of the library with built-in oak bookcases and fireplace complete with stone surround.
A view of the dining room and living room... Mendota Manor was designed to be open, comfortable and wander friendly.
Another view of the spacious living room and dining room. Notice the quilt on the far wall... This quilt is being raffled, with all proceeds being donated to the Alzheimer's Association. The wall where the quilt is, will be the future home of our LCD flat panel television.
A view of the north woods four season porch!
Our kitchen features state of the art stainless steel appliances.
Our four season north woods porch... A wonderful place for our residents to reflect, relax and rejuvenate...
A view of the backyard from the four season north woods porch. Once the weather improves we will begin landscaping our expansive 1/2 acre lot with many amenities for our residents to enjoy. Providing safe and secure outdoor spaces for our residents to enjoy is an important hallmark of Mendota Manor.
A view of the large great room at Mendota Manor.
Here's a view of the handicap accessible main bath complete with roll-in shower, soaking tub and in-floor heat!
Another view of the main bath...
Here is one of our companion suites... Notice the homemade quilts. All of our residents receive a homemade quilt ~ Just one way we welcome our residents to Mendota Manor.
A view from one of the suites into the main living area.
Here you can see one of the private handicap accessible bathrooms. Every suite features it's own private bathroom.
Mendota Manor's great room... A beautiful place to call home.
Mendota Manor's library will be a wonderful place to snuggle up and enjoy stories with family and friends.
Mendota Manor's memory boards. Read below for an explanation of what they are...
Our main entryway at Mendota Manor.
Welcome home to Mendota Manor!
Here's a view of both the front and back (blue side) of the quilt. This quilt was hand crafted and quilted. The quilting details are spectacular!
This will be a wonderful quilt to snuggle up with...
This is dedicated to all those that have been affected by Alzheimer's Disease.
We're two weeks from the open house / Parade of Homes Remodelors Showcase tour! This week we installed most of the lighting, tile, granite counter tops and are preparing for the grand opening.
Here's a view of the large great room.
Here you can see the new tile floors, oak vanity (which is wheel chair accessible) and the lighting.
Here is 1 of 3 roll-in showers.
The large laundry room has ample storage and beautiful tile floors.
A view of the library complete with oak columns, built-in book shelves and stone fireplace.
This is the large main bathroom which features a soaking tub and a roll-in shower. All showers have adjustable shower heads with flexible attachments, which allows us to easily bathe residents who might have a fear of showers and/or bathing.
A view of the kitchen and great room. The granite has beautiful coloring which ties in all the colors of the home.
Another view of the spacious kitchen. The oak cabinets feature under cabinet lighting and the kitchen was designed in a U-shape so that residents can help the staff prepare cookies and other household favorites.
A view of the granite counter tops.
The exterior of Mendota Manor is finally thawing! When the weather allows, we will finish the landscaping, plant gardens, add a driveway and walkway. It will be a gorgeous exterior.
Heart to Home's new memory care home, Mendota Manor, is 1 month away from it's grand opening!
Here is a view of the beautiful Mendota Manor.
This is a view of the large great-room, with oak cabinets. In the next week or two the flooring will go in and we'll be ready for the stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and lighting.
This is a view of one of the private showers located in one of our luxury memory care suites.
Here is the gas fireplace in the library sitting area. This room will feature wood floors with in-floor heat and built-in oak bookcases.
This is a view of one of the private bathrooms featuring a handicap accessible vanity.
Here is Heart to Home's new top of the line stainless steel LG fridge.
Last, but not least, the large main bathroom. The main bathroom is complete with bathtub, wheel-in shower, in-floor heat and tile throughout.
Welcome to Mendota Manor!
Here is a great view of the Wirsbo in-floor heat coils. Notice that the entire home has in-floor heat. This will feel great during long Minnesota winters.
Here is the library sitting area complete with gas fireplace. The gas fireplace will be surrounded in stone. The wall colors throughout the home are rich earth tones used to relax, calm and sooth our residents.
Here is a view of one of the front bedroom suites with in-floor heat. This suite has wonderful views of the front yard and neighborhood.
Here is a view of the crown molding in one of the suites... No detail was overlooked.
A view of the backyard from the four season porch.
Another view of the in-floor heat located throughout the home.
A view of one of the suites located in the back of the home. These suites have excellent views of the gardens and lush trees in the backyard.
Here is the lower level office... The lower level is going to be wonderful! It will be a great place for grandchildren to play, for friends and family to gather and for staff in-service training.
Here is Heart to Home's new lower level office! It provides ample space for meetings, document storage and an egress window in case of emergencies.
Here you can see the Wirsbo in-floor heating system. There will be seven zones throughout the home that can be adjusted to meet our resident needs. 
Here are the two large water heaters... There will never be a shortage of warm baths and showers!
This is a view of the large lower level activities area. Notice the egress window for safety.
Here is another view of the large lower level activity area.
This is a view of one of the suites complete with great views, large spaces for resident enjoyment and private bathrooms.
This is a view from the kitchen toward the front entryway. We placed a wall directly in front of the front entry way to help discourage resident elopement and have made all bedroom entrances visible from the kitchen which allows Heart to Home staff to safely and effectively monitor residents. These are just some of the many examples of our commitment to safety and design for those with memory care needs.
This is a view of the "north woods" four season porch. Notice the knotty pine woodwork, large windows with views of the backyard gardens / trees and the high vaulted ceilings. This will be a wonderful gathering space for residents and their friends and families.
This is a view of the library sitting area. It features a gas fireplace and ample space to relax and enjoy afternoon tea / coffee and snacks.
Here is a good view of the four season "north woods" porch, the future kitchen and one of the entry ways to the bedroom / suite. Each suite has a location for a memory board where residents and their families will be able to post all of their wonderful life memories, pictures of friends and family, life accomplishments etc... Memory boards play an integral role at Heart to Home as they help our staff to get to know the residents better and allow us to develop a deep meaningful relationship with our residents.
Here is a view of one of the suites at Mendota Manor.
Here you can see Mendota Manor at her finest. It won't be long before we're open!
Here is a view of the large backyard. This will be a wonderful space for summer picnics, barbecues and gatherings.
Here's Mendota Manor with windows, a roof and some siding. Notice the nice front porch / patio sitting areas.
Here you can see the main bathroom with a large bathtub and a wheel-in handicap accessible shower.
This is a view of the lower level. Notice the in-floor heating coils that are being installed. The in-floor heat will be installed throughout the home and will keep our residents feet nice and toasty in the winter.
Here's Mendota Manor's library area. There will be two large columns separating this room from the living room. This will be a perfect place for our residents to enjoy an afternoon of fun with friends and family.
Here's Mendota Manor's "north wood's" four season porch. Notice the nice views of the backyard where residents will be able to enjoy activities, bird watching and views of their gardens.
This is a view of the living room / front door from the kitchen area. We designed the home so that our 24 hour staff can have an easy view of all the resident's suites... allowing us to quickly tend to all our residents' needs.
Last, but not least, a view of the home from the backyard. Again, the backyard will be fully fenced (tall cedar fencing) and secured and will be a wonderful place to host afternoon barbecues with family and friends.
Here's the new Heart to Home sign at Mendota Manor! If you're in the neighborhood please feel free to stop by for a brochure (they will be attached to the sign). This is going to be a wonderful alternative for your loved ones in need of memory care.
Here's a nice view of Mendota Manor from the street. This home is coming right along. It now has all the exterior walls completed.
Timberworks Renovations is hard at work. In the upper right hand corner is the library and in the upper left hand corner is the 4 season "north woods" porch with panoramic views of the trees in the large backyard.
Here's a view of one of the suites which has a beautiful view of the trees in the backyard.
This is a view of the front door from the back of the home. We will put a wall up covering direct views of the front door to prevent resident elopement. This is another example of our commitment to providing a safe residence for those with memory care needs.
Here's a direct view of the "north woods" four season porch. Notice the large windows, the sweeping views and the door access to the backyard deck.
A view of one of the suites at Mendota Manor.
Another suite at Mendota Manor. Don't forget, all suites will have a private bathroom! 
Mendota Manor's foundation is in place and the framing begins...
Here is the lower level bedroom. This bedroom will be one of the largest with a bright and sunny egress window, in-floor heating and extra tall ceilings.
The sub-flooring is being installed. We're on our way!
Timberworks Renovations is hard at work building our beautiful home.
A view of the lower level mechanical room and the door to one of the bedrooms.
Here is a view of the huge lower level complete with an egress window, in-floor heat, extra tall ceilings, 1 of 5 bedrooms and a bathroom.
Mendota Manor is going to great!
Another view of Mendota Manor. Notice that the main level sub-floor is almost ready to go!
Here is the first wall at Mendota Manor! This is the wall of our "up north" 4 season porch, a bright and sunny place for our residents and their families to enjoy.
Excavation begins at 659 Freeway Rd. S., Mendota Heights.
Here is a view of Mendota Manor's front yard and future driveway.
The foundation is dug and footings are being cast. The forms for the poured concrete foundation are being prepared.
Here's a good picture of the concrete forms that are used for the poured foundation. This is a view of the home from the front left corner.
Another view of the large yard and forms for the poured foundation.
This is a picture of the beautiful pine trees in the backyard. This will be a wonderful retreat for the residents!
This is a view of the home from the backyard looking towards the front yard. Notice how HUGE this home is going to be! The lower level will have two egress windows for safety, tall ceilings, our medical office and a huge craft / activity area for quilting, knitting, crafts, bingo, etc...
To the left in this picture is the two car garage and to the right is the front of Mendota Manor!
A view of the driveway and the street out front.
View of the neighborhood from Mendota Manor.
Another view of the neighborhood from Mendota Manor.
Here is where Mendota Manor will be built! It's a beautiful 1/2 acre lot with lush trees and plenty of room for resident gardens.
Another view of the lot prior to construction. 
