About Linnea Residential
Linnea Residential Home (LRHI) provides holistic support including physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing to people of all abilities.
Linnea Residential Home Inc. Core Values:
Support – activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
Advocacy – Action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of others.
Attitude – Positive attitudes can remain hopeful and see the best even in difficult situations.
Integrity – Being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values
These core values creates the foundation of Linnea Residential Home Inc. We believe building positive relationships is essential to success.
History of Linnea Residential Home Inc.
The Linnea Residence was founded in 1979 by John & Isabel Kallin and Sumner & Joan Johnson who had the dream of establishing an independent living situation for their adult daughters, Marilyn and Roxanne. They wished to have their daughters close to home, close to family as well as friends that loved and cared for them while providing an independent, safe and comfortable living opportunity.
Their vision for the Linnea Residential Home Inc was rooted in the belief that “disability is a natural part of the human experience that does not diminish the right of individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently, to exert control and choice over their own lives, and to fully participate in and contribute to their communities through full integration and inclusion in the economic, political, social, cultural, and educational mainstream of United States society” (Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1963).
The name, Linnea Residential Home Inc, was chosen in memory of Marilyn Kallin’s aunt Linnea, who had provided much love and support to her niece during her growing up years. It was the perfect name to fit into the Swedish culture of the Chisago Lakes area.
Why we do what we do at Linnea
Linnea Residential Home (LRHI) provides holistic support including physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing to people of all abilities.
Since 1979 LRHI has provided support to individuals and their families both as an ICF and more recently as a CRS under the HCBS License.
Linnea Residential Home is grounded in the belief that all people have a right to expect to live in a healthy and safe environment with a variety of healthy meal options as well as involvement in a rich community with diverse cultural experiences.
Individuals living in our homes have a right to expect professional and caring staff that will provide support and encouragement to accomplish the dreams and life choices of each individual..
Linnea Residential Home Inc. Board Members
Susan Wehrenberg
Joan Johnson
Director
Diane McCord
Co-Chair
Annette Casey
Secretary
Brenda Kaeding
C0-Chair
Pam Harris
Treasurer
Lorraine Skordahl
Director
Barb Buckley
Executive Director
Our Homes
Locating housing is a very important part of caring for individuals with special needs. Choosing a living situation must be carefully considered as the place becomes that individuals home. Linnea is always there to help with any needed transition.
Linnea manages three homes. Our supervised living homes are as unique as the individuals living there. Our goal is to provide just enough support to ensure they can live comfortably on their own. Our three homes are:
Service Area includes:
- Chisago County
- Taylors Falls, MN
- Chisago City
- Lindstrom
- Center City
