Willmar, Minn. – Bethesda has recently been recognized as a top-ranked skilled nursing facility in the state of Minnesota. In addition to maintaining its five-star Centers for Medicare and Medicaid rating, Bethesda’s quality score was noted to be in the top 5-percent of nursing facilities within the state, as reported in the most recent release […]
TBT Post: Man Shares Story of Growing up at Bethesda Orphanage (Fall 2006)
It’s no secret that Bethesda has a long history of serving others together in faith, community, and life. What many don’t always realize is where our history of serving others all started – way back in 1897 as an orphanage in Lamberton, Minnesota. Today, we had the opportunity to come across a collection of our […]
MDH Releases New Guidance For Visitation and Outings
Bethesda is excited to swiftly activate new guidance regarding visitation and outings for residents and tenants within our senior living communities, creating an immediate positive impact on the daily life at Bethesda for all those we serve. On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, the Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidance allowing for expanded in-room visitation, […]
One Year of COVID-19
Thursday, March 11 marked one year since Bethesda began its bold response to COVID-19. As a community, we have continued to demonstrate our resilience, patience, and our courageous compassion for one another. In many ways, we have banded together to ensure those served by Bethesda were protected, safe, and connected throughout the varying phases of […]
Bethesda manages positive coronavirus (COVID-19) case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Willmar, Minn. – In its commitment to transparency for the benefit of the community, Bethesda confirms a case of coronavirus (COVID-19) among its resident population at Bethesda Grand, a skilled nursing facility in Willmar, Minn. “Following the announcement this past weekend of a Bethesda Grand team member testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), […]
Bethesda navigates connection to positive coronavirus (COVID-19) case
Bethesda, a senior living provider located in Willmar, Minn., was notified Saturday, April 25, of a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) among an employee of its Bethesda Grand campus. “We would like the public to know that this employee has not been actively working on our campus following our employee screening policies,” says Michelle Haefner […]
Bethesda breaks ground on senior lifestyle campus in New London
(NEW LONDON, MINNESOTA) – Bethesda embarked on a new venture, as construction begins on a senior lifestyle development along Peterson Parkway in New London, Minnesota. Bethesda broke ground Oct. 9 on Bethesda North Pointe, a senior lifestyle development that will total $20 million once the vision is completed. The campus will be designed to serve […]
Working together to end Alzheimer’s
Bethesda team members laced up their walking shoes last week and hit the pavement to help put an end to Alzheimer’s disease. Dozens of Bethesda employees and family members came together Sept. 28 to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Robbin’s Island Park, Willmar. Even though it was a chilly day, […]
Can care coordination and in-home supports lower medical costs for seniors living at home?
A new study, published by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, found that delivering care management and wellness nursing services to older adults and people with disabilities that live in affordable housing buildings can produce positive outcomes for consumers. Consulting firm RTI International and the LeadingAge Center for Applied Research studied a Vermont program […]
Bethesda Announces Construction Partners For New Development
Development partners have been named for Bethesda’s recently announced $15 million senior living project coming in New London, Minnesota. Willmar based Marcus Construction has been awarded the construction management contract for the 100,000+ square foot project and will provide pre-construction and construction management services. Marcus also recently completed the Town Center renovation at the Bethesda […]
