MN College Students Move into Senior Assisted Living Facility

Senior Living at Watkins has decided to welcome six Winona State University students to live in their manor after years of positive experiences with volunteers.

For $400 dollars a month, the students get a spacious room, all of their utilities paid and food provided. Not to mention, the manor is theirs to explore. They were selected through an application process.

“There is no place that’s off limits for them to be able to just sit down, relax and study,” said Cheryl Krage, the director of assisted living and hospice services. “We tell our students they can invite their study groups here.”

The students are required to volunteer at least 10 hours each month, participating in craft sessions, music lessons and eating meals with residents.

"Now, we have the students that are interested in learning from us and we are learning from them," said Nancy Neumann, a senior resident at Watkins.

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College Students Move Into Senior Assisted Living Facility