How it all started
The Cottages Group, has been a family-owned business since its founding in 2001. Linda Eriksmoen leaned on her background in nursing to license her home in Burnsville, MN for family adult foster care. Linda with the help of her youngest son Rod accepted the very first residents in September 2001. Linda and Rod worked tirelessly from day one providing exceptional care to the residents living in that first home. Within 6 months of the first home being licensed, the family opened a 2nd home which was licensed and operated by Linda’s middle son Ron. A few months later a 3rd home was added, with a 4th added in 2005 and a 5th in 2006. Rod, Ron and Linda lived in and worked in the homes for many years as the business grew. Linda focused on the nursing care of the residents; Ron handled the staffing, programming and development; Rod took care of licensing, maintenance and supplies for the growing business. Linda’s son in law Tim joined in 2003 handling accounting and payroll for the growing business. In 2009 The Cottages purchased 4 licensed homes in the St Cloud area and 2 licensed homes in St Louis Park; this was the first venture outside of Dakota County for The Cottages and marked a big change in both the size of the business and geographic area served. Fast forward to today and The Cottages Group employs over 200 compassionate caring people providing housing and services at 22 locations across 5 counties in MN. Linda retired in 2019 but her legacy of quality compassionate care lives on through our dedicated team. Brittany Eriksmoen has succeeded her husband Ron as the CEO of The Cottages and her team of leaders continue the pursuit of exceptional service begun by Linda, Ron and Rod over 24 years ago.
Locations
The St. Louis Park residences are located near Minnetonka Blvd within blocks of each other and minutes from Lake Calhoun and the Uptown Area of Minneapolis; these residential neighborhoods are in high demand because of their location so close to many services as well as job opportunities and community activities. The homes were built in the early 1900's and structurally offer beauty and character to go along with ample space for communal activities or to get away for some quiet time. The homes are two or three story structures with all of the bedrooms on the upper levels, the homes have not been modified for accessibility.
If you would like to know more about what we have available and take a tour please inquire about placement.
Our Team
Our team of direct care staff provide caring hands on support to the individuals living in the home while ensuring that they along with the individual(s) served are a valued part of their local communities.
Our Designated Managers work in and support the day to day goings on of each home, the Designated Manager along with a Program Director are responsible for ensuring the individuals needs are being met and the direct care staff have the training and support they need.
Our team of Designated Managers who each support one to two homes along with our Program Directors work tirelessly to ensure that our direct care staff can deliver the very best quality of care while maintaining personal choice and dignity of the individuals served.
All of our teams are supported by our Administrator who along with our Office Staff, Human Resources and Maintenance Department ensure every level of our organization has the tools and resources to meet the needs of the individuals served.
Care Services
Our team of direct support staff are dedicated to supporting individuals in living a full and healthy life while maintaining autonomy and dignity. Under the experience and leadership of our Designated Manager the direct support staff have the knowledge and support to do so.
Funding accepted:
Private pay
Waivered Services: CADI, DD, BI
If you have any questions about specific services please contact us:
952-432-4020