Benedictine Supportive Service

Benedictine Supportive Service in Ada, MN, takes care of seniors by offering various supportive services tailored for each person's needs, whether someone needs just a little help or more hands-on care. The place features amenities like a library, chapel, beauty salon, gym, pool, hot tub, kitchenettes in some living spaces, and both common areas and outdoor walking paths. Residents can enjoy pet-friendly spaces that welcome dogs and cats, and can participate in activities such as crafts, painting, movie nights, and devotional programs. The facility provides meal services, including all-day dining and menus for special diets, along with housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour staff, and an emergency alert system. There are specialized names for programs-like the "At Your Service Program" for assisted living, and unique options like care suites and adult day services. The community has transportation services for medical and non-medical trips and supports those needing memory care, medication management, rehabilitation, respite stays, skilled nursing, hospice, and palliative care. Residents can choose between assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, basic and supportive care, all in a wheelchair-accessible environment with furnished rooms and Wi-Fi, cable TV, and air conditioning. The staff helps out with transfers, bathing, dressing, and offers move-in coordination as well as companionship and social events for life enrichment. There's a strong connection to Essentia Health for emergencies, and a special Little Learners Early Childhood Education Center fosters relationships between children and seniors through their "grandpals" program. The place keeps things safe and comfortable, offers spiritual care to people from any background, and has a long mission-driven tradition as part of a not-for-profit network. People can expect individualized care plans and thoughtful attention in a setting aimed at promoting independence, and those looking for skilled health services after a hospital stay get support from nationally recognized nursing and rehab teams, all in a community-focused and friendly atmosphere-no stairs or elevators, just open spaces, gardens, and a sense of belonging.

Benedictine Supportive Service is managed by Benedictine.

Benedictine, established in 1985 by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota, has grown into one of the largest Catholic senior living organizations in the United States, operating over 35 communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Missouri. With annual revenues reaching billion, approximately 5,000 employees, and over million of senior living assets under management, this faith-based nonprofit organization has experienced significant expansion from a single skilled nursing facility to a multi-state healthcare network through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, sponsorship transitions, and joint ventures.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Jerry Carley, who joined in 2018 bringing over 35 years of senior care experience, Benedictine has maintained its position as an industry leader while preserving its Catholic heritage and mission-driven focus. Carley's leadership has earned significant recognition, including being named to The Minnesota 500 as one of the state's most powerful executives (2018-2020) and designation as one of Minnesota's Most Influential Health Care Leaders by Minnesota Physician Magazine in 2020. His extensive background includes previous roles as president and CEO of CSJ Initiatives and service on LeadingAge Minnesota's board of directors, where he serves as Chair.

Benedictine's innovative memory care program exemplifies their commitment to specialized care through two distinct neighborhoods: Tabitha, named after Sister Tabitha who was the first woman to head a hospital setting, which serves residents with mild to moderate memory loss, and Pauline, honoring Sister Pauline who devoted her life to dementia care, providing specialized support for those with moderate to advanced dementia. These research-based programs employ best practices in dementia care, offering engaging activities, personalized care plans, and family integration support. The organization's comprehensive service continuum extends to Adult Day Programs in Duluth and Winona, providing daytime respite care with trained memory care staff, while facilities like Benedictine Minneapolis specialize in complex medical care including tracheostomy and ventilator support.

The organization's care philosophy centers on nurturing mind, body, and spirit, rooted in Benedictine values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. This holistic approach emphasizes listening with the "ear of the heart," creating welcoming environments where unique needs are respected and each person's spirituality is honored. Through comprehensive rehabilitation services, spiritual care programs led by Director of Spiritual Care Rev. J. Scott Cartwright, and purposeful recreation incorporating art, music therapy, and movement, Benedictine continues the healthcare ministry begun by the Benedictine Sisters over a century ago. Recent strategic decisions, including the 2024 transition of Benedictine Living Community-Wausau to The Ensign Group, demonstrate the organization's commitment to ensuring sustainable, high-quality care while adapting to evolving market dynamics and maintaining their mission of empowering older adults to live to their highest potential.