ABOUT US

Bethany Retirement Living is a Christian, non-profit organization providing personalized care to the Senior community in Fargo, North Dakota. We offer assisted living, independent living, basic care, skilled nursing, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation with Bethany Rehabilitation Suites.

LIVE WITH US

Since our start in 1939, we have been committed to our mission statement: to provide living opportunities in a senior community shaped by Christian values. Residents can feel at ease knowing our specialized employees will work closely with their care plan – adjusting cares when needed. We continue to offer and expand with the latest technology, training and amenities that allow our residents to enjoy worry-free living where their time is respected.

OUR LOCATIONS

Bethany Retirement Living’s two campuses were ranked at the top of the U.S. News Best Nursing Home list for the region.

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PERSONAL CLIENT EXPERIENCES

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“Thank you for treating [resident] with such love, caring, empathy. You made this difficult medical situation easier. Your treating [resident] like your father or grandfather was amazing. God’s blessings.”

Family of a Resident
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“My dad has had just the most amazing care at the University location. Everyone there calls him by name, and they have even taken my mom under (their) wing. They never hurry or make us feel rushed. Kasey and Maggie have been tremendous support and sources of comfort. We're all so grateful for the care he's receiving. I can't remember all the nurses’ names, but they have all been wonderful, as have the OT/PT, laundry and facility team members...just everyone!”

Family of a Resident
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"[Resident's] care has been excellent. The staff have really been concerned about him. Some have gone in and sat with him. Nursing homes are short staffed and they have been remarkable. I had one call me from his room today to have me talk to him, and I really appreciated it. For a nursing home his care has been exceptional there. They have my deepest appreciation for all they have done."

Family of a Resident
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“On behalf of [resident's] family, please accept my most heartfelt thanks for the outstanding care given to our dad. Each staff member- from Nurses, PT and OT professionals, CNA’s, Food Service, Laundry, Housekeeping, and many more- has shown tremendous expertise, caring, sensitivity, empathy, and cheerfulness, all of which were critical in giving Dad peace of mind and a sense that all his needs were being provided for. Your care has made a difficult transition so much easier. As he continues to gain strength we give thanks to each of you for the critical role you have played in making this possible.”

Family of a Former Resident
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"Dear Bethany Staff,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking care of [resident] during his time there. We appreciate you and the care you provided more than you will ever know. Thank you for caring for him and being there for him. The care he was given by all of you was truly a ray of sunshine. Thank you for being his friend in such a difficult time."

Family of a Former Resident
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"We would like to thank you for taking such good care of our brother. He lived a pretty tough life so it was so wonderful that you could provide him with so much love & comfort. Thank you for the beautiful flowers you sent for his memorial service. You have honored him and gave him the respect that he deserved. You’re the best!!!"

Family of a Former Resident
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“My dad gets quality care. The people who tend to my dad love the residents and treat them with respect. It has been a very good experience. I can leave him and know he is being taken care of.”

Family of a Resident
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"I am thoroughly impressed with the experience my dad has had at Bethany Rehab on University Drive. We were so apprehensive realizing he would be leaving the hospital and moving to a skilled/rehab location. My dad has made fantastic progress under the care of the staff here. The room setting is great, the food is wonderful, but most impressive are the people working here. Every person in every position has been professional, helpful, and kind. I really couldn’t recommend a better location for these types of needs. 100% we are thankful we landed at this location!"

Family of a Resident
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"While planning to relocate to Fargo, Bethany was recommended to me by a coworker and a friend, who were former employees of Bethany. I was impressed with what I heard about the high quality of care that Bethany provides for residents by instituting and closely following quality standards and providing performance improvement measures for staff."

Impressed Individual
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“Thank you so much for the wonderful care you gave to me while I was a ‘patient’ there. You gave me what my body needed but many also provided me what my soul needed as well! Thank you for everything! You are awesome!”

Former TCU Patient
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“Thank you all for being so genuine, diligent, and patient. We know that our loved one was well taken care of. It takes special individuals to have a heart like yours and choose to serve others.”

Family of a Former Resident

OUR HISTORY

  • 1939
  • 1942
  • 1960
  • 1963
  • 1967
  • 1968
  • 1979
  • 1986
  • 1987
  • 1995
  • 1997
  • 2003
  • 2004
  • 2009
  • 2010
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 1939

    The Bethany Rest Home was organized in and operated at 607 7th Street South in Fargo for four years.

     

     

  • 1942

    Bethany purchased the Fargo Sanitarium at 1333 3rd Ave South and moved to that location.

     

     

  • 1960

    American Lutheran Homes, Inc. was created. Construction on the present site began at 201 S University Drive.

     

     

  • 1963

    Bethany Towers I was completed. Originally constructed as a senior housing facility, Bethany Towers I now provides licensed, Medicaid-eligible Basic Care services to 53 residents.

     

     

  • 1967

    Construction for University Skilled II building begins.

     

     

  • 1968

    Now operating as our University Skilled II facility, including units on Elmwood & Cedar Square. These Skilled care units include more private rooms and updated amenities.

     

     

  • 1979

    Bethany Towers II was constructed, originally a 96-bed senior housing facility.

     

     

  • 1986

    Bethany Home Health Care was formed and operated as Bethany Personal Care Service, providing Assisted Living to residents in Bethany Towers II (University campus). Bethany Foundation was also incorporated to provide philanthropic support for Bethany Retirement Living.

     

     

  • 1987

    The Mavis Whiting Chapel & Resident Center was dedicated. Mavis Whiting had been with Bethany for 21 years, including many years as Administrator, until her retirement in 1985.

  • 1995

    Cares II building undergoes major remodeling.

     

     

  • 1997

    Memory Care Unit now operating as Willow Lane, providing specialized services to 48 residents with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia. Administrative areas were also remodeled.

     

     

  • 2003

    Bethany Towers I undergoes major renovation, funded by a grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

     

     

  • 2004

    Bethany Towers II undergoes major renovation, funded by a grant from US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

     

     

  • 2009

    The name changed to Bethany Retirement Living. Most buildings on University Drive campus renamed.

     

     

  • 2010

    Bethany on 42nd opened.

     

     

  • 2014

    Skilled care addition completed at Bethany on 42nd.

    Ethos Home Care formed as a partnership among Bethany Retirement Living, Eventide Senior Living Communities  and Knute Nelson to provide home health services to people residing anywhere in the region.

     

     

  • 2015

    30,000 sq. feet were added to Bethany on University for housing, therapy, and resident homes.

     

     

  • 2016

    Bethany Grace Pointe is added to Bethany on 42nd as an upscale independent living community.

     

     

  • 2017

    Our home health agency became Ethos Home Care & Hospice as a new alternative for hospice care in the region is offered.

     

     

  • 2018

    A multi-year renovation and remodeling project is completed at Bethany on University, including a skilled nursing/TCU addition, the University Café, new Towers activity space and a nearly complete facelift for the entire campus.