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 […]
Bethesda and Olivia Economic Development Authority Partner to Expand Senior Housing Services
Olivia, Minn. – Bethesda and the Olivia Economic Development Authority announce that they have recently developed a partnership for the management of Fairview Place, an EDA-owned Senior Independent Living Facility in Olivia, Minnesota. The newly formed partnership will take effect July 1st, 2019 and expand the agency’s ability to meet the needs of the community […]
Bethesda Announces New Senior Housing Project
For Immediate Release: Bethesda Intends to Develop New Campus in New London, Minnesota (Willmar, MN) The Bethesda Board of Directors proudly announce plans to develop a new senior living project in New London, Minnesota. Preliminary development designs include 72 private senior apartments, including independent and assisted living, advanced care assisted living and memory care assisted […]
Cycling Without Age Willmar Receives Award
CYCLING WITHOUT AGE WILLMAR RECEIVES COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AWARD Bethesda and City of Willmar Recognized for Innovative Partnership and Positive Outcomes Bethesda Willmar recently received a Stars Among Us Community Collaboration Award from LeadingAge Minnesota for its innovative Cycling Without Age initiative that was conducted in partnership with the City of Willmar. The Community Collaboration award […]
