This week, Bethesda honored individuals nominated by residents, tenants, families, team members, and community members for their dedication to Bethesda’s mission. We were blown away with over 90 nominations this year! It has been a tough couple years as we have continued to navigate through the pandemic. Bethesda is incredibly blessed with team members and […]
The Foundation of Creating a Family Legacy
One of life’s eternal questions is, “Did I make a difference in the world?” This question makes you reflect on your life, what you leave behind, and how others will remember you. Life is about so much more than possessions; it’s about the impression you make in the lives of others. Savor the Memories When […]
Happy Long Term Care Administrator’s Week
Our residents wanted to celebrate our new Administrator, Sam Quam, for Long Term Care Administrator’s Week. The neighborhoods joined together to write a beautiful poem in his honor: Your new friends would like to deliver you some words of welcome wisdom and wit.| Don’t be afraid. It won’t hurt a bit. The word is […]
Bethesda Heritage Center 1012 3rd Street SE, Willmar MN
Bethesda Heritage Center was built in 1953 to support the growing need of the care in the community for senior housing. During the Annual Conference of the Lutheran Free Church, the idea of Bethesda Homes purchasing property in Willmar to build a new home was presented. Congress gave the project their unanimous approval. In April […]
Get to Know Bethesda’s New Board Members!
Bethesda recently installed three new board members as well as welcomed a new Chair and Vice-Chair during our annual meeting that took place on Thursday, November 18th. We are blessed to have such wonderful people in our community that embrace the call to serve their community through our mission. Get to know Bethesda’s New Board […]
Our Christmas Wish: Celebrate a Legacy Through the Gift of Music
It was the week before Christmas 2020, a quiet afternoon when Carrie’s Chapel came to life as Pastor Bill Miller belted out O’Holy Night on the grand piano. His strong tenor voice could be heard by all, and in that blissful moment, a sense of peace and joy could be seen in the faces of […]
Bethesda Welcomes Ridgewater College Nursing Department
Bethesda recently welcomed the students of Ridgewater College Nursing Department to the Sunrise Village and North Pointe campuses for a Health Fair. Each student prepared a presentation about health-related topics promoting health and wellness for older adults. The students presented topics to residents: exercise, mobility, reducing arthritis pains, fall prevention, healthy nutrition on a budget, […]
Newsweek Magazine Ranks Bethesda Among America’s Best Nursing Homes of 2022
Willmar, Minn. – Newsweek Magazine ranks Bethesda among America’s Best Nursing Homes of 2022. According to the October 8, 2021 publication, Newsweek partnered with global data researcher, Statista to analyze nursing homes within the 25 most populated states, analyzing their performance in three critical categories: overall performance data, peer recommendations, and the facility’s handling of […]
October is Physical Therapy Month!
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and Bethesda is proud to serve the community with outpatient therapy programs in Willmar and now in New London at Bethesda North Pointe. Bethesda Outpatient Therapy proudly provides the best in physical, occupational, and speech therapy for all ages and all recovery needs for those within Bethesda’s system of care and our community […]
Honoring Pastor Appreciation Month at Bethesda Willmar
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we set time aside to express our gratitude to the chaplains and ministry team serving our residents, families, staff, and the community. This month also marks the start of Bethesda’s year-long 125th-anniversary celebration of serving others in faith, community and life. As Bethesda is celebrating both; Pastor Appreciation and […]
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