News & Events

Vital successful aging is our focus at Ecumen and in the senior housing communities that we serve.

Recent News

Ecumen Bayshore's Maria Alseth Discuss Culture Change in Nursing Home

Date
Feb 2nd, 2012

McKnight's Long-Term Care News talks with Ecumen Bayshore RN Maria Alseth.

Expanding and Improving Senior Living & Services at St. Mark's in Austin

Date
Jan 17th, 2012

St. Mark's Lutheran Home has closed on financing for a $13.4 million redevelopment and expansion of the Austin senior community campus. Renovation and expansion will add or enhance: assisted living apartments, memory care apartments, short-term rehabilitation services, long term care, occupational and physical therapy, gathering spaces and entryways.

Ecumen names Shelley Kendrick VP of Housing

Date
Jan 17th, 2012

Ecumen has named former Minnesota Veterans Home leader, Shelley Kendrick, as Vice President of Housing. 

Ecumen Bethany Community Receives Major Gift: $340,000

Date
Jan 12th, 2012

Ecumen Bethany Community announced this week a major donation of $340,000 from the estate of former residents Irene and Leonard Kalina.  The Kalinas lived together at Ecumen Bethany Home since 2006, until Irene’s death in 2009, followed by Leonard’s passing in January 2011.

Ecumen North Branch Pays Tribute to Clayton Anderson

Date
Jan 5th, 2012

Ecumen North Branch leader Pat Voelker recently had this letter published in the East Central Minnesota Post Review honoring Clayton Anderson who played a key role in Ecumen's creation of senior housing in North Branch.

Luther Park Senior Living Community in Sand Point Honors First Centenarian

Date
Dec 19th, 2011

Luther Park at Sandpoint, Idaho, honored the senior living community's first centenarian with a "magical" party.  Dale Linstrum is an active member of the Luther Park community, crediting her longevity to her Christian faith. 

Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria has a New Look, New Name

Date
Dec 19th, 2011

Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., has a new name (adding "Ecumen") and a fresh new logo. 

Ecumen CFO Dennis Johnson Named One of Twin Cities' Top Financial Leaders

Date
Dec 6th, 2011

Ecumen financial leader honored by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal.

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