Relax at Bethany Retirement Community
You can have it all in Bethany’s senior living community. We’ve blended the comforts and amenities of Main Street with the exceptional, loving attention of personal caregivers and medical professionals into an active, safe and affordable place you can call home.
Our philosophy of whole-person care—physical, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual—inspired the creation of a retirement community that fulfills all your needs now and in the unpredictable future.
Pastoral Care for All at Both Locations
Spiritual care is an integral component of our holistic care philosophy. Our retirement community is sponsored by more than 40 area church congregations. We are dedicated to providing pastoral care for residents of all faiths including Catholic Mass celebrated by a local priest, communion services held monthly by Lutheran and Presbyterian churches, and the observance of Jewish Holy Days in cooperation with our local Temple and Synagogue.
"And He left them and went out of the city to Bethany (a more quiet retired place), where he spent the night." Matthew 21:17
Worship Services
You are invited to attend our weekly morning worship and Sunday afternoon Vesper service. Both include Scripture readings, prayers, hymns and a sermon. Large-print worship and devotion books and hearing assistance devices are available for those who need them. Holy Communion is also celebrated each month and all are welcome. Chapel services may be broadcast into individual resident rooms and sacraments can be administered privately if requested.
Personal Spiritual Care
Our Bethany chaplain conducts small group worship sessions, as well as Bible study group opportunities. While your personal pastor or priest is always welcome, you can feel at ease knowing our on-site chaplain is always available to visit with you especially during times of illness, death and dying, or for other special needs. Your visit may include Scripture readings, prayers, singing, and counseling as appropriate.
Bethany on University
Skilled Nursing and Medical Care
For those residents needing extra medical attention, Bethany offers an on-site team of specially trained, professional caregivers to provide compassion, support, assistance and medical expertise. A physician will work directly with you and your specialized care team to determine your personal medical needs. Skilled nursing care is certified for Medicare and Medicaid and is available on short- and long-term needs, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
| You’ll have access to a specialized care team including: | |
|---|---|
| Physicians | Registered dietitians |
| Physician assistants | Physical therapists |
| Nurse practitioners | Occupational therapists |
| Nurses | Speech therapists |
| Social services | Therapeutic recreation personnel |
| Certified medication assistants | Chaplain |
| Certified nursing assistants | Hospice services |
Memory Care
Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other memory-related medical conditions require specialized, personal care. Bethany understands these unique and diverse needs and has designed a comfortable and familiar living area with added safety and security measures.
The Bethany memory care philosophy centers around therapeutic programming which includes daily living activities such as eating, dressing and grooming. Our care team also focuses on behavior interventions as an alternative to the use of medications whenever possible. Activities are personalized based on sensory capacity, cognitive ability, functional level and individual interests.
Support for Families
"Endings & Beginnings" is a support and educational program for family members of loved ones with a dementing illness who reside in a nursing home. It provides a seven week education and support group that is offered twice a year at Bethany Retirement Living. For additional information on upcoming sessions, contact Mary Jo Hannasch at (701) 239-3529.
| Participate in regularly planned memory care activities: | |
|---|---|
| Music | Reminiscing |
| Exercises | Worship services |
| Special events | Puzzles and games |
How to Apply
The first step in the process of admitting to the Memory Care Unit, is to complete an Application for Admission form. When this completed application is received, that person is added to the "waiting list." The average wait for admission varies; therefore it is helpful to plan ahead. If you have any further questions, please contact Valerie Peterson, Admissions Coordinator @ 239-3525.
In order to ensure appropriate placement on this unit, a pre-admission screening is conducted by a Licensed Social Worker and a Registered Nurse. The planning conferences generally include both the prospective resident and family members.
Basic Care
Bethany’s Basic Care offers services and amenities similar to those available in the Assisted Living setting and Medicaid certified. Basic Care offers the opportunity to remain as independent and active as you are able, yet provides the individualized care you need.
| Basic care rate includes: |
|---|
| Nursing services |
| All items listed under Assisted Living |
| Many items listed under Personal Care Services |
Bethany Personal Care Services
No one plans to get injured or become fragile, but it is a welcome relief to know that if you need us, Bethany Personal Care Services are here for you when it matters most. Our competent, dependable and compassionate caregivers will do everything they can to enhance your quality of life through personalized skilled care.
As a Bethany resident, you will have access to both skilled nursing care and personal care assistance services. You have the flexibility to add and remove these services as you need them, securing only what you need, when you need it.
| Your Skilled Nursing (RN and LPN) options include: |
|---|
| Admission and on-going evaluations |
| Medication management |
| Blood draws and lab work |
| Other appropriate nursing care options |
| Personal Care Assistants can help you with: |
|---|
| Bathing and dressing |
| Mealtime assistance |
| Manicures and pedicures |
| Escorts for errands and appointments |
| Late-night safety checks |
| Other routine care you may need |
Bethany Day Services
You spent years working and putting off your own enjoyment so you could earn a living. Now that you’ve retired, your days should be filled with stimulating activities and social opportunities. With Bethany Day Services, you’ll find just what you’re looking for.
We offer daily services - including meals and snacks - beginning at 7:30 am through 6:00 pm., including weekends and holidays, to enhance social interaction and provide respite care. These services are available to community individuals, as well as Bethany residents, as an alternative to skilled nursing or home health care services. Flexible arrangements can be made on a full-time or part-time basis.
Bethany Day Services are provided by Bethany Personal Care Services and are supervised by a Registered Nurse. Certified nursing assistants and personal care aides provide encouragement and assistance with all program activities and are available to help you with any personal routine daily needs.
| Some of the activities you may enjoy include: | |
|---|---|
| Musical performances and other entertainment | Guided walks |
| Reading | Games and puzzles |
| Videos | Crafts |
| Gardening and more | |
Rehabilitation and wellness care
Contact Therapy
Bethany’s retirement living community offers state-of-the-art rehabilitative therapy and wellness care. Our rehab and wellness care are an integral part of our continuum of care; we strive to keep your mind and body as healthy, fit and active as possible so you can get the most out of your retirement years.
These services are also available on a short-term basis for those who are well enough to leave hospital care after an injury or surgery but not quite ready to resume all of the daily duties back home without assistance. Through diet and nutrition, exercise and entertainment, we’ll help everyone in our community achieve and sustain optimum health.
| Physical therapy services include: |
|---|
| Therapeutic exercises including neurological developmental procedures |
| Ambulation |
| Lower extremity strengthening exercises |
| Transfer training |
| Pain control with ultrasound, moist heat and massages |
| Occupational therapy services include: |
|---|
| Upper extremity strengthening, range of motion, and coordination activities |
| Training in activities of daily living |
| Splinting |
| Cognitive, visual perception activities |
| Wheelchair positioning and meal time positioning |
| Speech therapy services include: | |
|---|---|
| Speech, language, cognitive evaluation and therapy | Dysphagia therapy evaluations provided as a part of multidisciplinary dysphagia teamservices |
Bethany on 42nd
Transitional Care (TCU)
No one plans to get injured or need assistance, but it is a welcome relief to know that if you need us, the region’s premier Transitional Care Units (TCU) are here for you when it matters most.
Our transitional care services are available on a short-term basis for those who are well enough to leave hospital care after an injury, illness or surgery but not quite ready to resume all of the daily activities at home without assistance.
Skilled Nursing and Medical Care
For those residents needing extra medical attention, Bethany offers an on-site team of specially trained, professional caregivers to provide compassion, support, assistance and medical expertise. A physician will work directly with you and your specialized care team to determine your personal medical needs. Skilled nursing care is certified for Medicare and Medicaid and is available on short- and long-term needs, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
| You’ll have access to a specialized care team including: | |
|---|---|
| Physicians | Registered dietitians |
| Physician assistants | Physical therapists |
| Nurse practitioners | Occupational therapists |
| Nurses | Speech therapists |
| Social services | Therapeutic recreation personnel |
| Certified medication assistants | Chaplain |
| Certified nursing assistants | Hospice services |
Bethany Personal Care Services
No one plans to get injured or become fragile, but it is a welcome relief to know that if you need us, Bethany Personal Care Services are here for you when it matters most. Our competent, dependable and compassionate caregivers will do everything they can to enhance your quality of life through personalized skilled care.
As a Bethany resident, you will have access to both skilled nursing care and personal care assistance services. You have the flexibility to add and remove these services as you need them, securing only what you need, when you need it.
| Your Skilled Nursing (RN and LPN) options include: |
|---|
| Admission and on-going evaluations |
| Medication management |
| Blood draws and lab work |
| Other appropriate nursing care options |
| Personal Care Assistants can help you with: |
|---|
| Bathing and dressing |
| Mealtime assistance |
| Manicures and pedicures |
| Escorts for errands and appointments |
| Late-night safety checks |
| Other routine care you may need |
Rehabilitation and wellness care
Contact Therapy
Bethany’s retirement living community offers state-of-the-art rehabilitative therapy and wellness care. Our rehab and wellness care are an integral part of our continuum of care; we strive to keep your mind and body as healthy, fit and active as possible so you can get the most out of your retirement years.
These services are also available on a short-term basis for those who are well enough to leave hospital care after an injury or surgery but not quite ready to resume all of the daily duties back home without assistance. Through diet and nutrition, exercise and entertainment, we’ll help everyone in our community achieve and sustain optimum health.
| Physical therapy services include: |
|---|
| Therapeutic exercises including neurological developmental procedures |
| Ambulation |
| Lower extremity strengthening exercises |
| Transfer training |
| Pain control with ultrasound, moist heat and massages |
| Occupational therapy services include: |
|---|
| Upper extremity strengthening, range of motion, and coordination activities |
| Training in activities of daily living |
| Splinting |
| Cognitive, visual perception activities |
| Wheelchair positioning and meal time positioning |
| Speech therapy services include: | |
|---|---|
| Speech, language, cognitive evaluation and therapy | Dysphagia therapy evaluations provided as a part of multidisciplinary dysphagia teamservices |