Help Staying at Home

The East Central Regional Transportation Coordinating Council (ECTRCC) is an initiative of the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) serving the counties of Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs through a grant from MnDOT. ECRTCC, along with our many partners, is working to serve our region’s transportation needs such as filling gaps in service, streamlining services, and providing further options for those traveling. ECRTCC can be an additional resource for connection and other transportation sources.

Areas Serviced
Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties
Organization Name
East Central Regional Development Commission
320-679-4065

Energy Assistance Program- assists in paying a portion of the household’s home heating bills

Reach out for Warmth- Assists households when funds for Energy Assistance are no longer available

Weatherization- After an energy conservation test is completed, agency crews can insulate, weather-strip, and caulk in order to improve energy conservation in an owner-occupied home at no cost to the homeowner.  Furnaces are also checked for efficiency and operational function

Energy Related Repair- Helps homeowners repair or replace a failing furnace

Home Repair and Improvement- Helps eligible households to make basic permanent repairs to their home which can also include making improvements for handicap accessibility

Emergency Housing- Helps people find affordable housing and plan for stable housing

Areas Serviced
Chisago County
Organization Name
Lakes and Pines
320-679-1800

Lakes and Pines Community Action Council helps with Heating Costs.  Low Income Energy Assistance Program.  Applications available Online at www.lakesandpines.org

 

Areas Serviced
Chisago County and Aitkin, Carlton, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties
Organization Name
Lakes and Pines
Address
1700 Maple Ave E, Mora MN 55051
320-679-1800

Homemaking:  Indoor, light housekeeping services

Door Step Delivery Program

Areas Serviced
Southern Chisago County
Organization Name
Family Pathways
Address
10625 Railroad Ave, PO Box 345, Chisago City, MN 55013
651-257-7905

Short-term medical equipment borrowing program offering walkers, shower benches, toilet risers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, rollators, commodes and more. Equipment can be borrowed for six months and renewed for another six months if needed, but must be returned within one year. This is designed to give people time to purchase their own equipment if they need it long-term, or to make permanent adaptations to their home or living situation.

Areas Serviced
Southern Chisago County, Northern Washington County, Eastern Polk County, Wis.
Organization Name
First United Methodist Church of Lindstrom
Address
30828 Irene St., Lindstrom, MN 55045
651-257-4306

Equipment and supplies available to help you stay independent   and safe where ever you choose to live.

Free shipping, free samples, excellent customer service.

Areas Serviced
Chisago County and surrounding communities
Organization Name
Ecumen
Address
718 Mound Ave, Mankato MN 56001
844-385-8582
Website

Care Crew North has been established as an outreach of Wyoming United Methodist Church to serve those in the community who are either physically or financially unable to take care of their needs. Helping homeowners with small indoor and outdoor projects, transportation, and companionship.  Services provided by volunteers.

Areas Serviced
Cities of Wyoming, Stacy, Linwood, and Columbus
Organization Name
Care Crew North
Address
5459 E Viking Blvd, Wyoming, MN 55092
651-462-4890

Lakes and Pines Senior Services offers seniors and those with disabilities several volunteer-based services to help them remain in their own homes: chore and delivery, home modification, adult group respite, and emergency housing.

Areas Serviced
Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Pine, Kanabec, Carlton, and Aitken
Organization Name
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.
Address
1700 Maple Ave E., Mora, MN 55051
320-679-1800 x 171

Brighton Hospice Minnesota, provides the best Comfort Care, Hospice Care, and Palliative Care to patients and their families.  Staff consists of experienced hospice nurses who put the needs of the patient first, and care staff who go through an extensive hiring and training process. Grief support is also provided to families for up to 13 months.

Areas Serviced
Twin Cities and Chisago County
Organization Name
Brighton Hospice
Address
8530 Eagle Point Blvd. Suite 245, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 731-7692

Hospice of the Midwest provides exceptional in-home hospice care, allowing patients to experience the final stages of life in a familiar and secure environment. We provide a full spectrum of hospice services specifically tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of patients and their families. The professional staff are experienced and compassionate individuals who work hard to deliver thoughtful and respectful end-of-life care that emphasizes living as fully and comfortably as possible.

Areas Serviced
Chisago, Isanti, Washington Counties
Organization Name
Hospice of the Midwest

We recommend contacting several different companies and comparing your prices, services, and fees. These are contacts that were referred to us by community members. Chisago Age Well has no affiliation with these services, and we are simply providing the contact info for your convenience.

Jena Hughes- “Sweeping Beauties Cleaning, LLC” 612-257-0233; [email protected]

Miriam Cullen- “Cullen Cleaning” 612-709-3923; www.cullencleaning.net

Hanna Werener- “H&D CLeaning, LLC” 763-325-3064; [email protected]

Lindsay Stumm- “Crispy Cleaning Services” 612-315-5123; [email protected]

Myrna Westen- 715-222-1994

Amy Richter- 651-373-8822; [email protected]

Loon Home Services- 651-399-1360; [email protected]

Areas Serviced
Chisago County

My name is Jessie, and I’m a 52yo. wife, and mother of a beautiful 12yo. daughter, who resides in a blessed home in the Taylor’s Falls area. I’m an independent, experienced caregiver, (I do not work with an agency/ private pay only) with excellent references, and I’m looking to add someone to my schedule 3-4 days a week, or respite care, as needed. Hrs. can be discussed. I do personal cares, light housekeeping, shopping, and meal prep. I take great pride in all of the work I provide, am a trustworthy gal, and an all around good human being. (My momma and daddy raised me to be) And, I’ve been told by many, that I’m a great cook. Please feel free to contact me, I would love to see how I can help.

Areas Serviced
Chisago County
Organization Name
Private Home Care- Jessie Buhler
651-983-8382

Amada Home Care provides quality in-home care:  Bathing, shopping, light housekeeping, cooking, dressing, and other non-medical assistance; as well as senior housing advisory and placement services, and financial counseling for clients.

Areas Serviced
Twin Cities and Chisago County
Organization Name
Amada Home Care
Address
1405 Lilac Drive North, Suite 121, Golden Valley, MN 55422
763-307-9138

Whether you’re a client or a caregiver, B’s Homecare team of experts are ready to help guide you on your home care journey.
When you contact B’s Homecare, you’ll be greeted by our dedicated management team, who are ready to answer your questions and guide you through the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) process.

Every day, our staff connects clients to the support they need and helps caregivers receive fair compensation for the high-quality, dedicated care they provide to a loved one.

We are a certified Personal Care Agency with the Department of Human Services and also a comprehensive licensed agency through the Department of Health.

  • Activities of daily living
  • Independent activities of daily living
  • Outings as needed and approved
  • Assistance with medical/personal forms as able.
  • Assistance with meals (shopping, preparing & eating)
  • Assistance with organizing
  • Assistance with setting up, going to and reporting information to doctors at appointments

Phone: 763-689-8984
[email protected]
20 Lake Street North Suite #308
Forest Lake, MN 55025

Areas Serviced
Chisago County
Organization Name
B’s Home Care
Address
20 Lake Street North Suite #308
Forest Lake, MN 55025
763-689-8984

Quality home care for seniors, and veterans serving Chisago City, Anoka, Blaine, White Bear Lake, and the surrounding areas.

Our in-home care services assist seniors and Veterans in getting the day-to-day, occasional, or even full-time support that they need to live happy, safe, and dignified while remaining in their own homes. With our Comfort Keepers, which is what we call our caregivers, they will come to your loved one’s home when they need it. They will provide the specific type of care that your loved one needs when they need it. The type of care and when they receive it is always in control of the client who Is receiving care. Available support includes light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and local transportation. For seniors who require personal care support, caregivers help with eating, toileting, bathing, grooming, and dressing. Comfort Keepers also specializes in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, respite support, end-of-life care, and hospital-to-home transitions.  We also provide private-duty nursing for those who require more help.  

Comfort Keepers Chisago City, MN

11185 Lake Blvd.
Chisago City, Minnesota 55013
(651) 789-0317

Areas Serviced
Chisago County
Organization Name
Comfort Keepers Chisago City
Address
11185 Lake Blvd
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 789-0317

Gentle Hands of Time provides home care services in Cambridge, MN and nearby communities of East Central Minnesota. We provide non-medical home care services to seniors. We are known throughout Cambridge, Elk River, North Branch, Zimmerman, Chisago City, Princeton, and the surrounding areas for providing compassionate and dignified care. We specialize in providing customized services to help seniors age in place. If your family is looking for home care services for a loved one, we are here for you.

We are dedicated to provide the care our clients need and we do that successfully by building relationships with our clients and their support system. Our non-medical home care services are able to assist you in a variety of ways. We want to help you and your loved ones. Our home care services are customized to fit your needs.

Wherever your loved one calls home is where we will make a difference. We can provide services in private homes, apartments, senior community housing, assisted living facilities, long term care facilities, etc.

Services We Offer

  • Bathing and Shower Assistance
  • Personal Cares
  • Med. Reminders
  • Errands and Shopping
  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping

  • Laundry Assistance
  • Linen Change
  • Assistance With Appointments
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Partner With Hospice Agencies
  • Friendly Companionship

Areas Serviced
Chisago County
Organization Name
Gentle Hands of Time Home Care
Address
133 2nd Ave Ste C, Cambridge, MN 55008
763-552-4043

Home Care Solutions is a premier provider of live-in Home Health Aide assistance.. When it becomes too challenging to live alone, Home Care Solutions provides professional and compassionate live-in care for the elderly. Our caregivers work 7 days on / 7days off, offering consistency of care to our Clients.  They can assist with all personal cares such as; dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, as well as transfers.  They cook all meals, provide light housekeeping including the laundry and area able to administer all medications.   We are proud to be recognized as a leader in live-in home care throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area in Minnesota.

Areas Serviced
Metro and Chisago County
Organization Name
Home Care Solutions
Address
3390 Annapolis Lane Ste. A, Plymouth MN 55447
763-231-9000

Home care services are to ensure that your senior loved ones can receive professional care in the comfort of their own homes. Here at Legacy Home Care, we provide a wide range of services, including live-in caregivers to take care of all your healthcare needs in Chisago County.

Areas Serviced
Twin Cities and Chisago County
Organization Name
Legacy Home Care
Address
800 Boone Ave N Golden Valley, MN 55427
(763) 251-5341

Whether you’re settled in a house, condo, independent apartment or senior apartment community, we can provide you with your or your doctor’s choice of supportive services for the amount and length of time that suits you.

Symphony Senior Home Care employs caregivers that embrace our dedication to enable older adults to live safely and comfortably in their location of choice. Our caregivers are thoroughly vetted and provided with ongoing training and evaluation. Clients and families are also encouraged to participate in regular evaluation of care and service.

Areas Serviced
Twin Cities and Chisago County
Organization Name
Symphony Senior Home Care
Address
4525 White Bear Pkwy #128, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
https://symphonyseniorhomecare.com/

Meadow View apartments cater to independent seniors aged 62 and above who meet the income qualifications. Experience an engaging community with access to activities and meals at Meadows on Fairview, all within proximity to Fairview Lakes Medical Center and various shopping options. Our independent living lifestyle offers a secure environment with minimal assistance, ensuring a fulfilling and self-sufficient experience.

Areas Serviced
Chisago County
Organization Name
Meadow View Apartments
Address
5430 Meadow Lane, Wyoming MN, 55092
651-464-6171

Meals on wheels provides meals to recipients who are 60+ or have a disability who are unable to provide adequate nutrition for themselves.  We service a 10-mile radius from the Parmly on the Lake campus.  Hot noon meals are provided Monday-Friday (protein, starch and vegetable).   Cold items available as well (salad, dessert, bread, butter and milk or juice).

Areas Serviced
Southern Chisago County
Organization Name
Parmly on the Lake
Address
28210 Old Towne Rd, Chisago City, MN 55013
651.257.0582
Served Monday through Friday at 11:45am at the Chisago County Senior Center, North Branch.
Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels Program delivers nutritious noon-hour meals to the homes of at-risk, homebound, ill, and vulnerable persons age 60 and over in 44 communities across Central Minnesota. If you or a family member cannot leave their home for a meal, contact the Senior Dining Coordinator in your area to arrange Meals on Wheels Service. 
 
Are you recovering from a major surgery, cancer treatment or just in need of rehabilitation time due to an injury or illness? Healthy nutrition is critical at this time for the healing process. Eating right and connecting with someone on a daily basis can make the difference between a successful transition home and a readmission back to the hospital. That is where the Catholic Charities Eat Well Get Well program can help. Nutritious meals are provided by the Catholic Charities Senior Dining Meals on Wheels Program. Cost of this service is based on an individual assessment and is offered in designated areas.
 
Catholic Charities can also deliver full-price meals to those under age 60 who need service due to an illness or injury.s or injury.
Areas Serviced
Chisago County
Organization Name
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud
Address
Chisago County Community Center, 38790 Sixth Ave., North Branch, MN 55056
651-674-1956

Forest Lake Medical Supply offers a wide variety of medical equipment and supplies, as well as in-home consultation, delivery, technicians, and insurance billing.

Areas Serviced
Chisago, Pine, Washington, and Isanti Counties
Organization Name
Forest Lake Medical Supply
Address
255 Minnesota 97, Forest Lake MN 55025
651-982-0002

We are a state-wide rehabilitation agency that provides in-home services to seniors who are experiencing a wide range vision conditions. The services are designed to assist seniors learn new ways to maintain their independence despite vision loss.  We can provide magnification devices, tactile devices, talking devices, computer/cell phone training, in-home daily living skills training and Orientation & Mobility (white cane) training. Services are taxpayer funded and come at no cost to the consumer. We do not collect income information or Social Security information. One does not need to be blind. A person is eligible if they are 55 years of age or older, not working or seeking employment and who despite the best corrective glasses they can get, they still can’t read regular print.

Areas Serviced
Chisago County and greater MN
Organization Name
Minnesota State Services for the Blind
Address
2200 University Ave #240, St Paul MN 55114
651-539-2300

“Wellness in the Woods”: The Peer Support Connection Warmline of MN is staffed by Mental Health consumers who provide support to peers by telephone.  Calls are confidential and callers anonymous.  Support Specialists are trained to actively listen, offer empathy, and empower individuals on their path to wellness.  For people who are lonely, depressed, or just need to talk to someone who cares.

Areas Serviced
Minnesota
Organization Name
Wellness in the Woods
844-739-6369

We offer full service moving which includes packing, downsizing, removal of unwanted items, unpacking at your new home, and more. Schedule a free consultation and we will custom fit the moving services to you or your loved one’s needs.

Areas Serviced
Chisago Couny
Organization Name
Wood’s Senior Moving
Address
Lake Blvd, Lindstrom MN 55045
651-257-8087

The Senior LinkAge Line® is a free service in Minnesota that connects older Minnesotans and their families with the help they need. Assistance is provided over the phone or in person on a regular basis.

Outreach sites in Chisago County:
Giese Memorial Library (Wyoming)
Last Thursday every month (1pm – 4pm)
Chisago County Senior Center (North Branch)
Last Wednesday every month (9am – 1pm)
Chisago Lakes Area Library (Chisago City)
First Wednesday every Month (1pm – 4 pm)

Areas Serviced
All Areas in MN/ CMCOA Services Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, and Wright counties.
Organization Name
Senior LinkAge Line
800-333-2433

Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming, even for the strongest people. But you don’t have to do this alone.

Caregiver Assurance™ is a membership program that provides resources over the phone, in-person, and online to aid you in your caregiving journey. We help you maintain your own well-being as you support others in living a fulfilling, independent life.

Areas Serviced
Chisago County
Organization Name
M Health Fairview
612-672-2773

Provides Minnesota Veterans and their family members with up-to-date information on all veterns benefits, both state and federal, regarding eduction, employment, health and disability, burials assistance, etc.

Areas Serviced
All areas in Minnesota
Organization Name
LinkVet – Veterans Linksage Line
Address
200 w. 12th St Ste. 206, St. Paul, MN 55155
1-888-546-5838
Website

Vision Loss Resources is Minnesota’s leading nonprofit provider of training, classes, social activities, and support groups for people with vision loss. No referral or diagnosis is required. Simply call us to learn about in-home and community services that can help you or your loved one adapt, connect and thrive

Areas Serviced
Chisago County and Greater Twin Cities
Organization Name
Vision Loss Resources
Address
1936 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 871-2222