Medicare and Observation in Hospitals

      Important information to know if you, or your loved one, goes to the hospital.  

Covid-19 update 11-18-2020

Important update:  As of today we have 5 confirmed positive COVID cases. 4 tenants in memory care and

Chaplain Carol retires after almost 12 years 10-27-20

On Monday we celebrated with the tenants by delivering carrot cupcakes.  Carol said her good-byes to tenants.  

We have apartments available in independent living 09-04-20

Availability of apartments 09-04-2020  

Do you remember Wilson? 8-20-2020

Joan has gifted us with her talented writings since Covid began on March 13.  This one will make

Covid-19 Updated 7-30-2020

  To:         Oak Meadows Tenants, Staff and Families From:     Deb Veit Date:     July 30th,   2020 Re:         COVID-19

Covid-19 updated 7-24-2020

Date:     July 24th, 2020   Dear Oak Meadows tenants and families,   Happy Friday everyone! I am pleased

Covid-19 updated 7-7-2020

Dear Oak Meadows tenants and families,   Sadly I must inform you today that we have our first

Covid-19 Updated June 6, 2020

Dear Oak Meadow tenants and families,     Oak Meadows continues to remain clear of any positive COVID-19

Covid-19 Updated May 29, 2020

05-29-2020   Dear Oak Meadows  tenants and families,   I am pleased to report again this week that

Covid-19 Updated May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020   Dear Oak Meadows tenants and families,   As of today we continue to be

Pizza Birthday Party 4-29-2020

Joanne’s family bought pizza for everyone in the building for her birthday!  Arlene and Barb/Buzz’s families also donated

Getting ready for Easter

We are getting ready for Easter!  Even though we are still sheltering in place here in Minnesota, we

Toilet paper in the time of Coronavirus

We had a nice surprise over the weekend, someone donated this to us!  We are most appreciative.  

Bag of surprises

Staff packed bags and delivered them to every tenant’s door.  They are encouraged to leave the bags hanging

COVID-19 Update March 13, 2020 IMPORTANT

To:                   Oak Meadows Tenants and families From                Deb Veit , Executive Director Date:                Friday, March 13th, 2020 Re:                  

Valentine’s Day, 2020

We had so much fun at our Valentine’s Day party.  The Resistors, a band that plays for the

Award Winning 2018 at Oak Meadows Senior Living

What a year 2018 was for us!  Our 20th anniversary, The City of Oakdale proclaiming April 1, 2018,

Holiday Helping Hands Video

This is the group Oak Meadows has been part of for 20 years!  A short video for you!

Cookies, cookies, cookies! 12-19-18

The Mazur family has been baking for the tenants at Oak Meadows FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS!! Their

It is a BEAUTIFUL Autumn day in Minnesota! 10-18-18

We couldn’t ask for a better day in Minnesota.  Brilliant blue skies, 63 degrees, gorgeous fall colors. This

Wellness Week-Sunday, 9-09-18, Grandparent’s Day Ice Cream Social

It is the start of Assisted Living Week, and Sunday is also Grandparent’s Day.  We kicked off the

Exciting options in August!

Take a look at our activity options for August! We have many fun things planned.  Including:    

Tenants fill bags for Anniversary Open House on 6-14-18

Tenants at Oak Meadows were very busy last Saturday filling the bags for our open house visitors.  We

Woodbury Bulletin on Oak Meadows 20th anniversary.

The Woodbury Bulletin did a wonderful piece on Oak Meadows and our 20th anniversary. Woodbury Bulletin articles

June 14th open house! Join us!

2018 June open house info   Our 20th anniversary party will be so much fun!    4:00-8:00 p.m.

Full-time Dining Servers Needed! Includes Benefits.

Two Full-time dining room servers needed. Benefits included!   Sunday-Thursday, 7:30-3:30 or Monday-Friday, 10:30-7:00.   Hours could vary

Happy Hour on Nov. 30th at 2:30

Our tenants and staff will be getting together for a terrific Christmas photo that will be used on

Join us for Fireworks on Sat. Sept 16!

Guardian Angels Church, our neighbor to the east, will have fireworks for their Fall Festival on Sat. Sept

Hosta Plant Sale on Wed. Aug 16. Proceeds donated to Alzheimer’s Association

MN ranks #1 Healthiest State for Seniors 06-19-17

  A new analysis of community health data reveals that four out of the top five U.S. states

Tenant Reflects on Aging Through Poetry 06-14-17

Lifesprk Client Reflects On Aging Through Poetry And Shares Her Words…  

Magic behind the scenes at Oak Meadows 03-30-2017

Here is a wonderful article about our incredible maintenance, housekeepers and painting crew. They go over and above

Congratulations to Oak Meadows 01-18-2017

CONGRATULATIONS! Oak Meadows Senior Living has been selected as one of two finalists for Woodbury Area Chamber of

A sampling of activities for January, 2017

Happy New Year, 2017!  Oak Meadows has a number of activities for you to participate in during the

Kind words 11-08-16

We received these kind words today from a family member whose dad lived here until his death.  We

IT’S ALMOST HERE!!!

2016-craft-and-bake-sale  

Kind Words 09-21-16

We received these kinds words today from a tenant who lives here at Oak Meadows.     “Thank

Voted BEST again in 2016! 09-21-2016

Homemade Craft and Bake Sale Oct. 7 and 8, 2016

2016 Craft and Bake Sale   click on link above for more info

Blessing of the Animals on 09-28-16

Executive Director, Connie Dow, Retires after 18.8 years 06-27-16

Connie Dow has retired as Executive Director after 18.8 years at Oak Meadows. Connie was our first, and

We are on Channel 5 Eyewitness News!

Channel 5 Eyewitness news did an amazing story about our memory care tenants and the clay class they have

Intergenerational Team of Artists at Oak Meadows

Guided by Public Artist, Anne Krocak, teams of two, one senior team from Oak Meadows and one student

Oakdale Mayor Visits Oak Meadows

  Mayor Stan Karwoski, spoke before the Tenant Council today on services that are offered through the city

Look, a cardinal!

Life Care Manager, Elizabeth Johnson, RN, is “always looking for the little sparks” in her clients. She believes

Beautiful Large Two Bedroom Apartments available in Assisted Living

We have a total of four Large Two Bedrooms available, with two of them available for immediate occupancy.

Holiday Helping Hands

For the past 16 years, the tenants and staff have donated time, money and their wrapping skills for

Craft & Food Fair-Nov.15, 2014, 10-2

Mark your calendars for the BEST Homemade Craft and Food Fair this season! Saturday, November 15th, from 10:00-2:00

Voted Best since 2001!

Readers Choice 2014 – Oakdale – Lake Elmo – Best Senior Retirement Community and Best Assisted Living for

2014 Minnesota State Fair

We had so much fun working at the fair! Check out some fun photos we took below!

Join us at the Minnesota State Fair!

Join us at the Minnesota State Fair and the Older But Wiser Living Exhibit, Thursday, August 28th (Senior

Lifesprk named Top 100 Workplace

Lifesprk has been named a 2014 Star Tribune Top 100 Workplace.   Oak Meadows partners with Lifesprk to

Oak Meadows Website wins award

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and MAP for Nonprofits are pleased to honor the following Minnesota nonprofit innovators

Happy Easter!

We’ve been busy this week.  We colored eggs, and made 60 Easter bags for children at Emma’s Place

Vote for Us! Like Us!

Please like/vote for the Oak Meadows Senior Living mosaic art piece on ALFA’s Face Book page.    http://alfa.org/2014art

Know the Heart Attack and Stroke Warning Signs

Do you know anyone who has had a heart attack or a stroke?  Curious about what to do

We won “Judges Choice” from the MOMBA awards!

I know you are asking:  What’s a MOMBA?   MOMBA stands for Mature Online Marketing Business Achievement and

Artist Reception This Friday, August 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Please join us for a reception this Friday. Tenant artists, under the direction of Anne Krocak, have been

When to Make the Move to a Senior Living Community

Know you are making the right choice when moving yourself or a loved one into a senior living