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69531 213Th ST.
DARWIN, MN 55324
1-800-546-5175
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Our focus on meeting the “Emotional and Spiritual” needs of our residents in addition to their physical needs is at the core of the Lakeview Ranch Culture More...

UNIQUE ACTIVITIES


Resident activities

Organized activities and programs are offered throughout the morning, afternoon and evening 7 days per week.  We provide a monthly activity calendar which is included with our newsletter to families. We highly encourage family participation in our numerous activities.  The locations of our activity programs depend on the varying activity, but are mostly at the Ranch, in the solarium.

Unique activities available at Lakeview Ranch contributing directly to our "Quality Of Life" commitment:

Nature Center Activities: resident appropriate interaction with varied miniature animals - horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, dogs, cats, swans, wallaby, etc.

Peaceful walks in secure, safe, groomed wooded area. Individual resident outdoor flower and vegetable gardens.

Lake activities: leisure pontoon boat rides, fishing, picnic socials, at the lake gazebo

Indoor Solarium Activities: winter gardening-care of solarium plants and flowers, music events, crafts, wildlife watching-deer, geese, pheasants, etc. at our wildlife ponds. Bird watching-indoor aviary and outdoor bird feeders. Peaceful socializing with other residents, friends, and family

Special outings, include-strawberry picking, apple picking, parades, dinners, fairs, Dairy Queen trips, music in the park, etc

Exercise and Dementia Specific activities designed to meet the individual resident's needs and abilities, bolstering self esteem, provided on daily basis. Music, sing-a-longs & dancing are part of our weekly schedule.

Weekly church services, bible readings and visits by area clergy are regular part of the activity.