Fourteen area seniors have been nominated for the 2023 Senior of the Year Award. The Senior of the Year Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, September 21, at the...
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Bethany is humbled to be recognized with the 2023 AHCA/NCAL Bronze & Silver National Quality Awards. Listen to Joyce Linnerud Fowler, Senior Executive - Housing & Assisted Living, and Dawn...
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Bethany Retirement Living was founded in Fargo in 1939 and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Bethany provides high-quality care to the elderly in skilled nursing,...
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Bethany Retirement Skilled Nursing facilities at both Bethany on University and Bethany on 42nd have been recognized as 2023 recipients of the Silver – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care...
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Do you know a senior who has impacted your life, the lives of others or your community – a teacher, a pastor, a coach, a volunteer, a neighbor?
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Bethany Towers Earns 2023 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award Bethany Retirement Living’s Towers Assisted Living and Basic Care has been recognized as a 2023 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to...
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Bethany is always willing to help our residents with the different financing options available and we want to encourage everyone to plan early for their longterm care. Listen to our...
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Welcome to Bethany, where we understand that having a loved one in a retirement living facility is not always an easy adjustment. Our resident families can rest assured knowing that...
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Brandi Braukmann Mosher, a Registered Nurse in the Memory Care Unit at Bethany on University, has been chosen from nearly 700 nominees as one of four Caregivers of the Year...
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Bethany loves to host different types of events and activities for our residents! Anything from social clubs, church groups, unique classes…See how you can give back and volunteer your time...
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Did you know… …that – in addition to nearly 550 human residents – Bethany Retirement Living is home to several animals. Over the years, dogs, cats, birds and fish have...
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Bethany’s very own, Brandi Mosher, was nominated for the ND Caregiver of the Year award! This award is given to a caregiver who goes above and beyond to enhance the...
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The Bethany Auxiliary is conducting its annual community-wide geranium sale this spring. Red, pink, salmon, and white geraniums are on sale in 4-1/2 inch pots. The beautiful locally-grown zonal plants...
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Do you have a special talent or passion that sparks joy in your life? Now is an amazing opportunity to share it with the wonderful seniors of Bethany Retirement Living!…
Do you have musical talent and want to entertain Bethany residents?Have you been someplace interesting and are willing to share your experience with Bethany residents?Do you have expertise in a…
Choosing to join a care community can be a hard choice but Bethany is here to help! Life at Bethany can give you the peace of mind you need to...
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Bailey Lohmann of Bethany Retirement Living has received Board Certification in Gerontological Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is a Nurse Manager of the Memory Care Unity at…
Maro Bianco Bañez of Bethany Retirement Living has received Board Certification in Gerontological Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. He is the Nurse Manager of the Transitional Care…
Giving Hearts Day has been a beacon of hope for the community, providing charities like Bethany Retirement Living an opportunity to continue enriching our residents' lives. In typical years, the...
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At Bethany, We Grow Nurses. From education to advancement, Bethany provides many opportunities for employees to thrive. Listen to Bethany’s Director of Quality and Education, Kelli Seeger, and Senior Executive...
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At Bethany, spiritual care is an integral part of our holistic care philosophy. We offer pastoral care for residents of all faiths! Listen to Pastor Brian Hansen, Chaplain at Bethany...
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At Bethany Retirement Living, WE GROW NURSES! One of our main focuses at Bethany is internal promotion. We find our strongest nurses are often employees who have been promoted through...
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“We are honored to be recognized, and ranked, by by US News & World Report as one of the top nursing facilities for 2022-23. Bethany on 42nd has earned the…
We offer delicious home-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at both of our Bethany Diner/Cafe locations. Our menu items are created with love, using quality ingredients at an affordable...
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Help Us Go From This To This Christmas is a pretty big deal at Bethany. We have meaningful worship services. We share special holiday meals with each other. We have...
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It’s important to stay active at every age in life. As we age, staying active and being healthy can play a crucial role in your life. In this region, nice...
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It’s no secret that the last two years have made us question a lot of things. How do we stay safe? What more can we do to protect our loved…
You know you love your job when you’re eager to go to work every morning. Whether you’re seeing progress in a therapy patient or helping a family transition into a…
At Bethany Retirement Living, we know that nobody plans to get injured or need assistance, however, it’s a relief to know that the region’s premier Transitional Care Unit (TCU) welcomes…
Bethany is a great place to live and work! Don’t just take our word for it. Learn about some the perks from our wonderful employees. Be a part of our...
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We at Bethany are here to help healthcare professionals excel in their career by providing them with the resources they need to be successful! Some of the development opportunities that...
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In honor of Independence Day this week, we would like to share a story for a North Dakota hero. John L. Kuntz retired as a Sargent First Class from the…
We choose to celebrate every milestone that residents reach at Bethany Retirement Living. Today, we would like to celebrate June Vangerud as she has displayed extreme perseverance and determination through…
At Bethany, we strive to make our residents’ experience fun and engaging. That’s why you’ll always see some type of activity, event or outing going on. From musical performances, bingo…
At 89 years old, Bethany resident Don Larsen has been – and currently is – an active member of the community. He has a very special connection to Bethany as…
At Bethany Retirement Living, our Nutrition Care Team strives to keep our residents as healthy as possible. Our dietitians are especially skilled in nutritional care for the elderly population. At…
When you think about it, the residents who currently live in retirement facilities like Bethany shaped our region – the cities, the towns, the rural areas. They built a strong…
Becoming a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) means more than just passing a clinical and written exam. It means you have a true passion for helping others. At Bethany Retirement Living,…
Watching a loved one deteriorate due to dementia and memory loss can be devastating, not only for the memory-loss victim but also for family members and caregivers alike. Bethany Retirement…
Bethany Retirement Living’s President and CEO, Shawn Stuhaug, has served this regional top-ranking senior care organization since 2007. Since, his arrival, Bethany has lived in a constant state of growth,…
Attending a weekly worship service is essential for many individuals. Spiritual care is an integral component of the holistic care provided at Bethany Retirement Living. No matter the stage of...
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On any given day as you walk through Bethany Retirement Living, you will notice residents engaged in activities and gatherings. Studies have shown that seniors who stay socially active experience…
Physical therapy is a common and tremendously helpful service for the elderly. Physical therapy can assist elderly patients with regaining function and mobility after traumatic events such as a stroke,…
Transitional Care at Bethany Retirement Living Bethany Retirement Living offers services to help with many different stages of life. At both locations, we have the region’s premier Transitional Care Unit...
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The ability to communicate effectively is always important, but for seniors it can be vital. An emergency can happen when a senior cannot effectively communicate what they need or a…
Deciding when to transition from living at home to an assisted living community can be a stressful and emotional time. Often, loved ones may not know the signs that signal…
Managing health concerns after age 60 can be challenging, especially if it means changing life-long habits or trying new sources of nutrients. Seniors should look for diets that are easy…
The holidays are a time when friends and families get together and remember why they are thankful, spend quality time together, and exchange thoughtful gifts with each other. At Bethany…
Bethany Retirement Living is an active participant on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube social media channels. Posts are made on each page to invite and recap events that happen on a...
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We always strive to give our residents the best, whether it’s throughout the facility or at our diner. The 42nd Street Diner is situated in the heart of Bethany on...
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…that – in addition to more than 475 human residents – Bethany Retirement Living is home to nearly two dozen animals. Dogs, cats, birds, and fish are an important part...
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At Bethany Retirement Living, we focus on helping our resident reside, relax and rehab. We offer state-of-the-art rehabilitative therapy and wellness care that strives to return you or your loved...
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The most important part of our work at Bethany Retirement Living is to ensure our residents feel at home because this is their home. Every day at Bethany is another…
The nurses of our facilities are the hidden treasures that help make the days run smoothly. Our care staff and residents rely on their guidance to ensure that everyone’s safety…
Bethany Retirement Living is made up of many departments that are not whole without the other. From building service and administrative support to laundry service and nursing, our teams work…
Our assisted living communities offer even more freedom from daily chores like cooking, laundry and housekeeping and are available at Bethany on 42nd (Gables) and Bethany on University (Towers II)....
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Couples can remain living together at Bethany Retirement Living – whether that be in the same unit, building or location depending on the amount of care each individual needs. This Valentine’s...
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Giving Hearts day sets aside one day of giving a year that prepares charities for year-long success. There are over 360 charities participating in Giving Hearts Day 2017 – and we...
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The Bethany Retirement Living Auxiliary is a pivotal asset to the enrichment of residents’ lives. The Bethany Homes Auxiliary held its first organizational meeting on November 17th, 1964, chaired by…
As we move closer to 2017, we start to think about our New Year’s resolutions – perhaps yours is to be healthier, to spend more time with loved ones, work…
What a wonderful time of year! Although the temperature is dropping, we find ourselves warm with friends, family and holiday cheer. Our residents have been busy getting ready for the holidays…
We are excited to announce the opening of Bethany Grace Pointe. Bethany Grace Pointe is a 55 and older independent living community that allows seniors to choose their own floor…
Check out our Fall Commercial – we had a blast putting this together! There’s always something going on here. Source: Bethany Blog
If you follow our Facebook page, you’ll know that we publish Resident Interviews every month – where we “interview” residents of Bethany Retirement Living and learn about their lives growing up,…
We have many veterans that live with us at both Bethany on University and Bethany on 42nd – Hank Deyle is one of them. Today, we’d like to focus on…