Senior Housing Management & Consulting Testimonials

Ecumen has provided their senior housing management & consulting services to a variety of assisted living communities. Read what people have to say about Ecumen's role in helping maintain successful senior housing developments.

“Ecumen Consulting Services played an important role in helping us develop our first assisted living residence. They helped us think through and plan for just about every operational aspect of this $5 million project – from the mix of staff needed to marketing to licensure. They are realistic. They anticipate issues. And they’re efficient. I’ve greatly enjoyed my experience working with Ecumen Consulting Services.”

Patricia Vincent, CEO/Administrator
Three Links Care Center, Northfield, Minn.

“We find the scope of Ecumen Consulting Services’ experience and expertise extremely valuable. As a smaller long-term care facility that is not part of a major network, we are able to tap into Ecumen’s network like it is our own. This saves us time, resources and it keeps us from having to recreate the wheel. Ecumen’s consultants are always accessible, easy to work with and always solution-focused. Our relationship with Ecumen Consulting Services has been a great one.”

Mike Hagen, Chief Executive Officer
Riverwood Healthcare Center, Aitkin, Minn.

“Ecumen Consulting Services sees the big picture and they know what it’s like to be in your shoes because they operate their own senior residences. I really like the individual approach they take to their work. Many consultants seem to know what the answer is before they even sit down to discuss the problem. That’s not the case with Ecumen Consulting Services. They work closely with you on developing the right approach for your needs, not someone else’s.”

Margaret List, Housing Manager
St. Mark’s Apartments, Austin, Minn.

“Ecumen’s consultants are people that you want to work with. They’re professional. They’re timely. They’re efficient. And they’re focused on solutions that work for your particular situation and setting. They understand long-term care and have seen just about every situation imaginable. Ecumen has worked with us on a number of projects from mock surveys to a full operational analysis. My staff and I greatly appreciate their focus on developing solutions that fit our specific needs.”

Bob Wikan, Administrator
Mother of Mercy Nursing Home, Albany, Minn.

“CommonBond is Minnesota’s largest provider of affordable housing in Minnesota; however, assisted living is a new addition to the housing choices that we provide. We found Ecumen Consulting Services’ experience to be a valuable asset. We contracted with Ecumen to do a full operational review so we could gauge how we are doing in this new venture. I found their analysis and recommendations to be very helpful and insightful, and their consultants are extremely professional and easy to work with."

Richard Hutsell, Vice President of Property Management
CommonBond Communities, Saint Paul, Minn.

“I’ve always been impressed with the Ecumen operation and philosophy. They were an invaluable resource as we made the move from a county-owned care center to a 501c3 organization. During the transition they worked with us on a complete analysis of our operations – from an administrative analysis to examination of our staffing levels to helping us achieve maximum efficiency and return from our physical and recreational therapy services. Ecumen Consulting Services is a tremendous partner.”

Mike Gibson, Administrator
Fair Oaks Lodge, Wadena Minn.

“Operating and managing affordable housing in today’s regulatory environment can be extremely challenging and complex. Ecumen Consulting Services provided us a road map to help us travel through the HUD review process and worked closely with us before the inspection process to help us anticipate everything. Ecumen Consulting Services is a valuable partner that helped us substantially improve our operation.”

Carol Bhide, Owner
B&H Property Management, Jacksonville, Fla.