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Member NewsThis space is for introducing new administrators, directors of nursing and housing administrators; for announcing the opening of new buildings and expansions; and for letting your colleagues know about special events that are open to them, including educational offerings, fund-raisers and open houses. These postings will remain online for one month. August 25, 2008 Brekken Receives National Award Individuals receiving this award have made sustained and significant contributions through their highest commitment and dedication to the purposes and mission of NCSBN. Kristine Smyth Named Director of Development at Catholic Eldercare August 18, 2008 Stretch & Stroll at The Minnesota State Fair The event, billed as The State's Largest Senior Stretch and Stroll, will take place Thursday, Aug. 28. The registration line for this free event will open at 9:30 a.m. at Carousel Park, just south of the Grandstand. Although there is no admission fee for this event, there is still a gate admission charge. The first 1,000 participants will receive a T-shirt, high quality step counting pedometer, thera-band stretch band, bottled water and a State Fair walking map. Participants who walk 2,008 steps at the fair will receive an award. For Further Information: Visit http://www.mnstatefair.org. August 11, 2008 Legislators Discus Nursing Home Regulations State Representative Torrey Westrom (R- Elbow Lake) and State Senator Bill Ingebregtson (R- Alexandria) recently visited Bethany Community campus to talk about nursing home regulation issues, costs and licensing housing managers as nursing home administrators. July 28, 2008 Lakewood Health System Selected as Top Leadership Team in Healthcare by HealthLeaders Media The HealthLeaders Media Top Leadership Teams in Healthcare 2008 program, sponsored by Cejka Search, CIT, HealthGrades and Pershing Yoakley & Associates, is designed to celebrate the outstanding teamwork that occurs in healthcare organizations each day, to share what makes top leadership teams successful, and to encourage other healthcare leaders to learn more from the best practices of top leadership teams. Winners are judged on the leadership team's overall leadership culture, their ability to overcome challenges, and their ability to demonstrate successes that result from outstanding leadership teamwork. Only one winner per category receives this national honor each year. "Our leadership team has tirelessly focused on developing a trusting relationship with board members, physicians and employees," explains Tim Rice, CEO of Lakewood Health System and an integral part of the award-winning leadership team. "These efforts have created a culture that has allowed us to focus our energies on the anticipation and delivery of exceptional care to our customers and communities we serve." "Not only was I impressed by the leadership culture, but I was amazed at the aggressiveness with which this team is advancing healthcare for its community," says Top Leadership Teams judge Colleen Meza, CEO of Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics/St. Mary's Hospital & Clinic in Orofino, Idaho. "The region around the town of Staples is truly fortunate to have healthcare being delivered by Tim Rice and his team." Lakewood Health System has grown from a small community hospital to an independent, integrated, regional health network providing a full continuum of services that includes a 25-bed hospital, an attached clinic, 22 medical providers with four satellite clinics, a 100-bed care center, a 40-apartment senior housing unit, a 27-apartment assisted living unit and a senior behavioral health unit. Under the direction of CEO Tim Rice, the leadership also took a patient-centered approach to the design and construction of a new $42 million facility that opened in 2006. In order to reach benchmarks for construction of the new facility, the leadership team had to increase new income by 300% to ensure long-term financial viability in an economically challenged area. For Further Information: Visit www.topleadershipteams.net. Stratis Health Announces New Building Healthier Communities Award Recipients Stratis Health announced last week three new recipients of its Building Healthier Communities award--the Evidence to Practice Program of Winona State and the Benedictine Health System, the Minnesota Diabetes Collaborative, and Perham Memorial Hospital and Home. Since implementing a household model of care to improve the lives of those living and working in nursing homes, Perham Memorial Hospital and Home has fielded numerous requests from nursing homes and other long term care stakeholders wanting to emulate its success. The organization will use its BHC award to create innovative approaches to sharing information about its experiences with others. Stratis Health's nursing home and culture change experts will assist with the project. "We are very excited to have this opportunity to work with Stratis Health," said Marilyn Olefke, senior director of Long Term Care Services at Perham Memorial Hospital and Home. "Our facility has been on an eight-year journey to transform our long term care facility into a true home for our residents. Not only have we seen improved quality of life because of our move to the household model of care, but we have seen significant improvement in our residents' health status as well. We share with Stratis Health a deep commitment to promoting culture change throughout the state." The Minnesota Diabetes Collaborative received a matching grant to develop and disseminate "Control Your Diabetes for Life," low literacy patient education materials. "This project will promote consistent patient education diabetes messages across settings aimed at people with limited language skills and those who prefer visual instruction aids," said Minnesota Diabetes Collaborative member Laurel Reger, Minnesota Department of Health. "It will promote best diabetes care practices to health professionals as well." July 21, 2008 Cambridge Health Care Centers Join to Become GracePointe Crossing This new name recognizes the Christian heritage, intersecting point of three organizations, and crossing to a new era of serving older adults in the Cambridge area. "We are delighted to be part of the Cambridge community," said Dan Lindh,CEO of Presbyterian Homes & Services, "and are committed to serving as a ministry that operates within a Biblical framework. The new name is a reflection of that commitment and not only recognizes the history and heritage of the founding organizations, but also helps signal the benefits that result from the merging of resources and services." The new name was recommended to and approved by the Board after a thoughtful process engaging focus groups and applying research and input from staff. July 14, 2008 Sholom Hosts Open House
On July 10, Sholom Community Alliance held an open house for its new HUD building, the Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Apartments, which is part of the Rossy and Richard Shaller Family Sholom East Campus under development in St. Paul. The Weinberg Apartments are filling fast, and the Bentson Family Assisted Living Residence and the new nursing home will open this spring. The campus will also offer a Vitality Center with therapeutic pool, adult day services, hospice care, home health care and meals on wheels. Pictured above are K.D. Segale, manager of the Weinberg Apartments and Barbara Ruppe, Administrator. Norris Square Holds Grand Opening
From root beer floats in the Wheatfield Lounge to a musical trip back in time with a big band and a barbershop quartet, hundreds of community members celebrated the grand opening of Norris Square on Sunday afternoon. The campus, which includes 86 senior apartments, 42 assisted living apartments, 18 memory care apartments and a variety of additional community services, is a new development of Presbyterian Homes and Services in Cottage Grove. Stratman Re-Appointed to Committee The Rural Health Advisory Committee was created during the 1992 Legislative session to serve as a statewide forum for rural health concern. July 7, 2008 Swing into the Square with Norris Square Grand Opening Norris Square, a Presbyterian Homes and Services facility, is located at 8200 Hadley Avenue in Cottage Grove and is just west off Highway 61 off Grange Boulevard. For further information, you may call 651-769-6600.
Friends and supporters of the Lutheran Home Association in Belle Plaine participated Saturday in a ribbon cutting for Kingsway Retirement Living. Following the ceremony, the public was given an opportunity to tour the facility.
Mike Klatt, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Lutheran Home Association, speaks at the dedication ceremony. Kingsway Retirement Living Becomes a Reality A large crowd turned out to see past and present friends and supporters of the Lutheran Home Association cut the ribbon on the beautiful new facility. "We are confident that the Kingsway experience will be a part of our historic tradition of excellence and innovation in Christian care and service," said Michael Klatt, the president and Chief Executive Officer of the Lutheran Home Association during the dedication ceremony. Following the ribbon-cutting, the public was given the opportunity to tour the facility. Planning for the project began in the mid 1990s. The development commenced in 2003 with the consideration of various designs and services. June 16, 2008 Gwen Wellner Receives National Honor The assisted living industry honored outstanding senior living professionals as "Champions" for providing extraordinary care and service to residents. Selected from a pool of more than 300 nominations--the largest number of nominees in the history of the awards program--these Champions demonstrate superior levels of commitment and dedication to their communities and the senior living industry.
Gwen Wellner is among the select group of 21 individuals recognized as a 2008 Staff Member Champion. Wellner is employed at Elder Homestead, a Volunteers of America National Services community in
Each year, the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) honors five "Heroes," representing the program's top five award winners, as well as a select group of Champion Award winners in five categories: Caregiver, Executive Director, Nurse, Staff Member, and Volunteer.
An awards ceremony took place at the June 9, 2008 North Country Health Service and Ecumen to Develop Green Senior Housing Community in Bemidji The $20 million development, to be owned by North Country Health Services and developed by Ecumen is being built using environmentally friendly or "green" features and methods. For example, underground parking will lessen impervious surface space and reduce water use, lighting features will prevent light and energy waste, and many construction materials will be harvested locally. "Three words stood out as we began to shape this project - mission, vibrancy and sustainability," said Jim Hanko, president and CEO of North Country Health Services. "The new housing will complement our mission of assuring a lifetime continuum of quality healthcare services, it will be a vibrant community that allows people to live in Bemidji for a lifetime, and it will help sustain natural resources that we all share." "This project fully embraces a philosophy that aging is all about living," said Sandy Bensen, North Country Health Services' vice president of senior and community living services. "This will be a community that promotes healthy, successful aging and that honors and celebrates a person's life to its very end." Slated for a late-summer groundbreaking, the development will include independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, and memory care apartments. The link to the NCHS mission is most evident with the "aging in place" concept where older adults can move in not needing any services and as they age, assisted living services are brought to them when they need them and on an ala carte basis. All living spaces will link to Neilson Place, the North Country Health Services skilled nursing care center that opened in 2004. The project is anticipated to open in the fall of 2009. When completed, the Anne Street site will have more than 148,000 square feet of livable space in two buildings. Eighty catered living apartment homes, which feature independent living and assisted living will have underground parking. The one-story memory care building will have 27 studio apartments. Other features will include a library and media center, grand fireplace lounge, commercial kitchen and dining room, two guest motel-like suites, a hair salon and barber shop, community room, fitness room, and outdoor patios and walking paths. "We're extremely proud to be working with North Country Health Services and helping make this shared vision become a reality," said Steve Ordahl, senior vice president of business development for Ecumen. Kingsway Grand Opening Celebration June 21 Imagine a summer day filled with a memorable dedication service, talented German musicians, delicious German cuisine, elegant classical music, a ribbon cutting ceremony and fun activities for children--The Kingsway Grand Opening Celebration. This community event will be held on Saturday, June 21, at the upcoming Kingsway Retirement Living located at The Lutheran Home Campus on 815 West Main Street in Belle Plaine. On this day, community members, family, friends, supporters and special guests will gather together for an exceptional day of activities celebrating the Kingsway Grand Opening. The schedule of events will begin with a dedication service on the south lawn of the campus. The special guest speaker will be Rev. Robert W. Schlicht, President Emeritus of The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA) from 1961-1993. Louis Lieske, President Emeritus of TLHA from 1993-1997 and Michael Klatt, President and Chief Executive Officer of TLHA, and Rev. David Ponath, TLHA Board Chairman, Barbara Vatthauer and the Southwest Minnesota Area Lutheran Chorale will also participate in the worship service. The ribbon cutting ceremony, held outside the Kingsway main entrance, will announce the successful completion and grand opening of this innovative community for seniors. Following the ceremony, guests will be invited to discover the many unique German features and amenities of Kingsway Retirement Living. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Kingsway's German themes during walking tours of the Marketplatz, Christian Resource Center, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, salon and whirlpool spa, rotating art gallery, senior resource center, fitness center, Wifi Café and bakery, featured apartment homes, interactive kitchens, Ratzkeller Pub, fine dining restaurant and outdoor courtyard. For additional information, or directions to the Kingsway Grand Opening, please contact Guest Relations, (952) 873-2022 or visit TLHA's Web site at www.tlha.org. Open House Planned in Waconia The 37-bed facility is a total replacement of the older facility, which may be one of the last (if not the last) facilities with 4-bed wards. Auburn West secured a moratorium exception in 2006, enabling the project. The new facility features three households for residents with a mix of private rooms and "split-double" rooms. One household is designated for short-term care. Facility staff has begun the process of "culture change," and will continue the journey with the residents in the new building. The new building offers generous spaces for many uses, including a central Great Room and a combination Chapel and Celebration Center. May 12, 2008 Catholic Eldercare President and CEO Will Retire "I've been so fortunate to be a part of this remarkable, quality organization that serves individuals and families in such a loving and dignified way," she said. "It's a wonderful gift to be able to tune in with the residents and their families for this portion of life's journey. It has been a beautiful experience and a special blessing as my husband and I begin to deal with our own aging." Broderick was recruited to lead Catholic Eldercare in 1999 by Al Hofstede and other co-founders. She led Catholic Eldercare through a remarkable growth during her tenure. Prior to joining Catholic Eldercare, she spent 33 years at St. Mary's Junior College and The College of St. Catherine, with 25 of those years spent in senior administrative roles. Hayle Elected to Leadership Role VAN, originally housed out of the University of Minnesota, currently operates as an independent non-profit with connections to aging services and initiatives through out the state of Minnesota. The mission of the Vital Aging Network is to promote self-determination, community involvement, and personal enrichment for and with older adults through education and advocacy. The mission and values of VAN compliment the work and mission of Augustana Care Corporation, that of fostering fullness of life for older adults. Hayle has worked at the Augustana Health Care Center of Minneapolis for over 29 years. She has served on numerous boards and other service endeavors, all in the senior services industry. In 2002, she was also awarded the MHHA Leadership Award. Having previously been the director of therapeutic recreation at Augustana, she is currently on the board of the Minnesota Statewide Activity Professionals, as well as, for the Civic Organizing Foundation, which promotes citizenship initiatives in the areas of health, education and aging. May 5, 2008
(Back Row): Jerry Timian, The Saint Paul Foundation; Melvin Carter III, City Council, Ward 1, City of Saint Paul; Chris Coleman, Mayor, City of Saint Paul; Robert Odman, Assistant Commisioner, Multi-Family Division, Minnesota Housing; Paul Woxland, Director, Minneapolis Multi-Family Hub, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development; (Front Row): Sylvia Carty, wife of namesake Fr. Denzil Carty, flanked by daughters Jaqueline and Celeste. Grand Opening Celebration Observed In his remarks during the Grand Opening program, Episcopal Homes president Marvin Plakut said, "Under the HUD 202 program, rent is set at 30 percent of each individual's qualifying income. In some cases, that figures out to $62 per month. We believe that limited income needn't mean limited quality of life, and the residents of Carty Heights and Seabury are vibrant examples of that. The need for affordable senior housing will always be greater than our ability to provide it, but we're committed to doing everything we can. Carty Heights is a beautiful expression of that commitment." April 21, 2008 Detroit Lakes Hospital, Clinic Announce Affiliation St. Mary's Regional Health Center (consisting of the hospital, nursing home, senior housing, home care) and Innovis Health Detroit Lakes -- formerly Dakota Clinic -- will now be known together as St. Mary's Innovis Health. A change does not seem surprising given that in January the clinic's parent company, Fargo, N.D-based Innovis Health, became integrated with the hospital's parent company, Duluth-based Essentia Health. Essentia is now the parent of St. Mary's Innovis Health. "As we combine various departments and services together, it will create both efficiencies and opportunities for growth..." said Tom Thompson, who had been CEO of the hospital and will now serve as CEO of St. Mary's Innovis Health. "Our integration enables us to... expand the scope of services provided locally and more effectively develop and deploy quality initiatives throughout our organization." Until January, the hospital had been owned by Duluth-based Benedictine Health System (BHS). At that time, BHS split its nursing home services off from its hospitals and clinics. BHS' acute-care operations then became part of the newly formed Essentia Community Hospitals and Clinics (ECHC). ECHC is part of Essential Health. St. Mary's Nursing Center, on the campus of St. Mary's Innovis Health, will be part of ECHC, and is not affected by the BHS-Essentia split. BHS' facilities are sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery. The Detroit Lakes hospital will remain sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery, Thompson said. As part of bringing the organizations together as one in Detroit Lakes, a new executive team has been named for St. Mary's Innovis Health. Christy Brinkman, Administrator at St. Mary's Nursing Center, has been named to the position of Senior Administrative Leader, a member of this team. As part of her new role, Brinkman will continue to serve as the Administrator of the nursing home, but will expand her oversight areas into the hospital and clinic. Other members of the executive team are: Jean Evans and Linda Walz (Senior Administrative Leaders), Dr. George Portilla, Dr. Brad Refsland, Dr. Jim Christensen (Senior Physician Leaders), Tom Thompson (Chief Executive Officer), and Dr. Abigail Ring (Chief Medical Officer). April 14, 2008 Bridging The Gap Between Our Past And Future The facility is also adding a new 26-bed Transitional Care Unit, updating many areas of the building and completing an expansive enhancement project of their outside area for the patients and residents to enjoy. After these projects are completed this summer, they will be hosting an open house event - watch for more information to come. Site for District G Golf Tournament Announced Registration will start at 10 a.m., followed by an 11:30am shotgun start, and barbecue supper/prizes/awards/fun to follow, after completion of 18-holes. More information will be available soon. March 31, 2008 Reminder to Share Your News with Other Members February 4, 2008 Kathryn Roberts to Discuss Age Wave of Opportunity at CURA Housing Forum The CURA Housing Forum is a monthly bag lunch discussion of housing issues and research sponsored by the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) at the University of Minnesota. For more information, please contact Adrienne Hannert at 612-625-2086. For more local housing news and events, please visit: http://www.housinglink.org/HousingNews.htm. RFP for Continuing Care Community Development Contact: Jake Goering, Executive Director, Grand Village, 923 Hale Lake Pointe, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Fax: (218) 327-2405. Direct (218) 322-4777. January 28, 2008 Welcome to Stuart Management Corporation's New Housing Managers Stuart Management Corporation, the owner and operator of The Wellington Assisted Living, Rockwood Place Senior Apartments and The Alton Memory Care and Care Suites, which opens in March, congratulates and welcomes Gwen Boumeester as the new Housing Manager for The Wellington. Gwen has worked in assisted living and nursing home communities in her career. Congratulations also go to Annie Hawthorne on her promotion to Property Manager for Rockwood Place Apartments. Annie has been the Assistant Manager at Rockwood Place for the past two years. Kim Webster, Director of Senior Living Services will continue to provide oversight to both of these properties and will oversee the opening of The Alton over the coming months. All three properties are located in the Highland Park area of St. Paul. January 21, 2008 From Acorns to Oaks: Oak Meadows Senior Living Announces its 10th Anniversary in April Who: Oak Meadows Independent & Assisted Senior Living Meet residents, staff and board members; enjoy terrific food; tour apartments and register for door prizes. While you are there, get your blood pressure checked for free. Oak Meadows is owned and operated by Family Resources Development, a not-for-profit organization affiliated with the Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ. It is the only such community in Minnesota. Oak Meadows offers 24/7 care with home health care on-site. Connie Dow, the Executive Director, and Kim Prayfrock, the Director of Community Relations, have been with Oak Meadows since it opened, as have some of the home health care staff and reception staff. Schedule of Events for the Anniversary Celebration: LeRoy's River Minstrels: 3-6 p.m. Caricatures by Lisa: 3-7 p.m. Clowns: Kelly and Jazzy: 4-7 p.m. Visit resource tables (some with items to purchase) from: Lake Elmo Bank, ACS Mobility, Home Instead Senior Care, Lori LaBey, Senior Lifestyle Trends, D'Alta Jewelry, Gentle Transitions, Presbyterian Homes For more information, contact Kim Prayfrock kim@oak-meadows.org. January 7, 2008
Mary Leber Named Head of Ecumen Consulting Services Prior to joining Ecumen, Mary worked 7 years for Iowa-based Life Care Services, LLC, one of country's largest continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) companies. She was also director of nursing for nearly 20 years at Friendship Village in the Twin Cities. December 31, 2007 English Rose Suites Announces Opening of the Loch Wood Home in Edina This amazing six bedroom home features an elevator and provides breathtaking views of the woods, wildlife, nature and a wrap-around deck on the upper level along with a screened in porch on the lower level. Loch Wood presents a retreat of harmony and an optimal setting to age in place. English Rose would like to thank each and everyone for being so supportive these past 10 years. It is because of you that we are able to pursue our vision and live our mission: changing the landscape of memory care forever. For further information please call Cathy Clairmont at 612-250-4497 December 10, 2007 Augustana on the Cutting Edge of the Longevity Revolution The target markets for this workshop are baby boomers to older adults. The Institute will also implement a trend watch and open discussion forum. By collecting survey data and initiating conversations with participants and online subscribers, the Institute anticipates reporting and responding to survey and wider market trends with expanding choices in innovative products and services. The Augustana Health and Longevity Institute and the alliance with their Purpose Project partners will be the start of a larger full service resource for older adults that will include work, purpose, wellness, financial and leisure. The first all-day Working on Purpose workshops are slated for Feb. 27 at the Augustana Minneapolis campus and Feb. 28 at Augustana Regent in Burnsville, with noted presenter, Elizabeth Craig. The fee is $160 per person. Call Lynda at 612 238-5218 or visit http://www.Augustanacare.org/purpose for information and registration. December 3, 2007 WAI Continuum and Benson-Orth Showcase New Project Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital District Names CEO Smith's professional background includes strategic planning, program development and physician recruitment. The Hospital District's board of directors is looking forward to Smith's leadership and is committed to supporting his health care initiatives to provide patient-centered care that improves the health and well-being of our community. Smith is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and spent several years in Minnesota where he earned his associate and baccalaureate degrees. Smith said he is excited to be back in Minnesota where he'll be closer to his family and friends. Smith and his wife, Lori, have been married for 17 years and have an eight-year old daughter, Emmaly. "I'm looking forward to working with the board of directors, medical staff, management staff and employees to create a health care delivery system that is state of the art and progressive," Smith said, "and to establish an environment that is the best in quality and service and meets the needs of the community." November 19, 2007 New Hope Gains Affordable Assisted Living Apartments Through VOA North Park Plaza includes 105 -units of one-bedroom apartments providing housing for over 100 elderly individuals and families. This is the second conversion project in the building, with 10 units being converted and opened in 2005 with funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The property is sponsored by Volunteers of America National Housing Services and is managed by Volunteers of America of Minnesota. Assisted Living Services and Congregate Dining Services are also provided by Volunteers of America of Minnesota. "Volunteers of America is proud to be a partner with HUD in the growth of services we are able to provide to senior clients at North Park Plaza," said Jim Bettendorf, director of housing development and management for Volunteers of America of Minnesota. "This grant will allow us to improve the physical environment to expand the provision of health care services to more residents of this vital subsidized housing community, allowing residents to remain in their homes and receive the services they desire to retain an appropriate level of independence." The Project is expected to start in April of 2007 and be completed by mid-2008. Kathy Siegling Named Marketing Director at Freedom Pointe Minnetonka Siegling has a strong background in senior health care, bringing more than 15 years of experience to Freedom Pointe. Siegling earned a degree in geriatric health and wellness with a minor in social gerontology at the Metropolitan State University of Minnesota. Freedom Pointe Minnetonka is located at 500 Carlson Parkway. To learn more about Freedom Pointe, please call 952-473-3330. November 5, 2007
Third and fourth-floor residents began moving in on Nov. 1. First and second-floor apartments will be ready for occupancy by Dec. 1. All units were leased prior to opening day, and there is already a substantial waiting list. The residence features classic Arts and Crafts period architecture, and it is the nation's first and only HUD 202 project with geothermal heating and cooling. Fr. Carty would be proud of the ethnic mix in his namesake. Ethnic groups including Africans, Vietnamese, Hmong and Chinese are in the majority. In the photo above, on-site manager Heidi Crumpler is shown on the stairway in Carty Heights' dramatic two-story lobby. For more information, contact Heidi at 651-288-1142 or hcrumpler@ehomesmn.org. Grandview Christian Ministries Has New Partnership with MDs Between the two doctors, a physician will be on site five days a week, assisting the nursing staff with care for both short-term and long-term residents. For more information on Grandview Christian Ministries, an affiliate organization of Presbyterian Homes and Services, please call 763-689-1474.
The 2008 Evercare Awards for Improving the Quality of Life for Persons Living in Nursing Homes will honor three nursing facilities each with a $10,000 prize. The winners will be selected by a group of experts appointed by Evercare and the AMDA Foundation. A 2008 Evercare Awards brochure can be downloaded at: 2008 Evercare AMDA Awards Brochure. Full application criteria and materials are available at http://www.amdafoundation.org and all entries must be received by Nov. 30. Winners will be notified by Jan. 15, 2008, and awards will be presented at the AMDA Annual Symposium in Salt Lake City, March 6-9, 2008. October 29, 2007 Lutheran Care Center and Bridgeway Estates Managed by HSI "We look forward to many exciting changes ahead for the Lutheran Care Center and Bridgeway Estates. One thing will remain constant -- the highest quality of care will continue to be given to all residents," stated Merlin Koester, Board Chair, Lutheran Care Center, Inc. For the last 10 years, HSI has developed a broad spectrum of management and consultative services, including clinical, operational, financial, strategic planning and development along with providing on-site management services to numerous housing and nursing care facilities in the Upper Midwest, now including the Lutheran Care Center and Bridgeway Estates. "Our goal is to exceed our clients' expectations for professionalism and compassion, and to create a warm and caring environment in which health and healing are paramount. We look forward to serving the elderly and those needing supportive services of the Little Falls community and beyond," stated Tim Meyer, CEO of Health Service Innovations overseeing the project. For further information, contact Health Service Innovations at 1-866-858-0607 or e-mail info@healthserviceinnovations.com. The web site is www.HealthServiceInnovations.com. Ecumen Names New Trustees
Health Service Innovations Names Two New Staffers
October 22, 2007 My InnerView Scores Tops at Cerenity-Marian of St. Paul The facility will receive My InnerView's Excellence in Action award, recognizing its commitment to continuous quality improvement. "Marian has demonstrated world-class performance excellence and has made quality a priority to better serve its customers' needs," stated Brad Shiverick, My InnerView's Chief Quality Officer. The Excellence in Action award honors those care centers that achieve high levels of excellence in overall facility quality as demonstrated through resident and family satisfaction levels. Marian of Saint Paul's scores from last year's satisfaction surveys are among the best out of 16,000 care centers in the nation. Cerenity Care Center - Marian of Saint Paul will be receiving a plaque to recognize our achievement of the Excellence in Action award. Homestead at Rochester Wins Urban Design Award The Homestead at Rochester is a partnership between Presbyterian Homes & Services and Volunteers of America National Services. The award is given to new residential development, conversion or improvement made to existing residential areas.
Cordts said, "Officially, we are now Parmly LifePointes--a name that repositions us to develop a broad array of services while maintaining our name recognition, reputation and history. Our grand opening marks a significant point. Individually, each of the contributions is important; but our history shows that when we bring them together, the impact and results expand greatly." The event also celebrated the opening of Isabelle's House Memory Care, Lakeside Transitional Care and renovation of Parmly's housing community Point Pleasant Heights. It also is the official launch of the Ecumen community's new name: Parmly LifePointes: Your Partner in Living Well ...Aging Well. For more information go to http://www.parmly.org. October 15, 2007  Augustana Care Corporation Appoints Gudmestad Vice President of Fund Development Augustana Care Corporation has recently added Kay Gudmestad to its executive management team as vice president of fund development. Gudmestad's responsibility will be to oversee and champion company-wide fund development efforts. Gudmestad has extensive experience in the fund development and non-profit arenas. She was president and CEO for WomenVenture, executive director for Meld, and most recently, director, development and communications for Resources for Child Caring. Throughout her career she has been successful in both business enterprises and in raising significant contributions from individuals and foundations through well devised and strategic fund raising campaigns. St. Therese Auxiliary Christmas Boutique is Nov. 2-3 The popular St. Therese Auxiliary Christmas Boutique is planned for Friday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Therese Care Center, 8000 Bass Lake Road, New Hope. The event features many booths selling hand-made items and baked goods donated by auxilians, residents and tenants. For more information, call 763-531-5075. October 8, 2007 Matt Kinne is Walker Methodist Administrator Kinne holds a B.S. in health care administration from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University. Grandview Christian Ministries Affiliates with Presbyterian Homes & Services "Presbyterian Homes shares our Christian values and embraces the biblical mandate to provide respectful, loving care for older adults; to be the very best we can be in the spirit of the Golden Rule; and to that point, Grandview Christian Ministries will continue its strong ties with the faith community," Grandview CEO Greg Carlson wrote in the announcement. He added: "The affiliation strengthens Grandview's capacity to better serve seniors and their families, and to be better positioned to address growing needs. The Board of Directors and Management of Grandview Christian Ministries look forward to working with Presbyterian Homes & Services in the coming months with a focus on strengthening and enhancing services provided." Grandview Christian Ministries has serves the Isanti County area for 44 years. It offers housing, care, comprehensive services and programs to more than 400 adults and has 385 employees and more than 200 volunteers. Presbyterian Homes as 23 campuses that are home to more than 3,000 older adults in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Grandview Christian Ministries Celebration Includes Tours This campus-wide open house celebrates fall and offers tours of Grandview's facilities in Cambridge. Tours and information will be available at:
There also will be refreshments, live music, prize drawings, and kids' activities. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or directions, please call 763-689-1474. Parmly LifePointes Invites MHHA Members to Grand Opening Celebration Ongoing tours are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A dedication will be held at 3:30 p.m. For more information go to http://www.parmly.org. "For so long we have been known for our nursing home, but we are so much more and will continue to be more, particularly as we work to expand our services and programs to meet seniors' wants and needs," said Mary Cordts, Parmly LifePointes' executive director and regional director for Ecumen. "We want to be the expert and the local resource for those who seek to live well and fully during the various stages of aging." PointClickCare Acquires Integrity Group Inc. "We're excited to bring the Integrity Group into PointClickCare," said Mike Wessinger, President and CEO of PointClickCare, based in Mississauga, Ontario. "Integrity has unprecedented industry relationships among both providers and vendors. The two senior officers of the Integrity Group, Heath Odom and Shelly Dahlgren, are nationally recognized industry experts having authored numerous papers on industry issues and providing expertise to companies such as Microsoft." The Integrity Group was founded in 1996 and served in excess of 150 providers nation-wide, responsible for over $15.5 million in annual software and technology purchases on behalf of its clients. The company will be integrated into PointClickCare's operations that serve approximately 2,500 long-term care centers and more than 70 multi-facility providers in North America. "This is an excellent opportunity," said Heath Odom, former president of Minnesota-based Integrity Group. "Our corporate vision and leadership is in line with one another. Our two companies understand the on-going hurdles the long-term health care industry faces, and that they need exceptional, cost-effective products that are specific to their needs. Our combined expertise will help PointClickCare to deliver a model that's simple to use and allows health care managers to focus on their job and not on their management software." Roseau Area Hospitals and Homes has Changed Name |
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