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 […]

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 […]

Bethesda social workers serve an essential role in the well-being of the residents and tenants who call Bethesda home. Thus, it’s fitting that the theme for National Social Work Month in March 2021 is, “Social Workers are Essential.” All Bethesda team members have been considered essential employees throughout the coronavirus pandemic because all play an […]

Some older adults might believe they have a Heart of Gold, but as people age, they need to take good care of it, so it doesn’t become an Achy Breaky Heart. Even though Valentine’s Day is behind us, the heart remains the focus of February – not the candy kind, but the one that keeps […]

Caregiving is at the heart of what Bethesda does every day. Bethesda is composed of many types of caregivers, with highly skilled direct-care employees such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, medication aides, licensed social workers, chaplains, as well as physical, occupational and speech therapists. Every day, they and the rest of […]

Bethesda, in partnership with Thrifty White Pharmacy, administered its first doses of the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine to residents and staff of its skilled nursing facility Tuesday, Dec. 29, ushering in hope for a brighter future. Among the first to receive the vaccine was a cohort of long-standing staff eager to make their workplace safer for […]

Even though families might be unable to gather for the holidays during the pandemic, it’s still a time of making connections with loved ones. While visiting via video conference or by phone, it might be evident that an older relative needs help with everyday activities or that their memory isn’t as sharp. The holidays are […]

This is a critical time in the community, Minnesota and the country as the number of positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly increase. Throughout the pandemic, Bethesda has strived to provide as much information as possible about the virus, through various means of communication, about positive cases, Bethesda’s policies, and options for family and friends […]