Ecumen Detroit Lakes sits in a quiet residential neighborhood and has been serving the Detroit Lakes area for more than 57 years, offering a variety of care levels and services so people can age in place with help as they need it, whether that's independent living, assisted living, memory care, or nursing home services in the Emmanuel Nursing Home, which even got a "Best Nursing Homes" rating from U.S. News & World Report. The facility has short-term rehab in a new rehab unit and skilled nursing care for people who need to recover after illness or surgery, plus long-term care options for those who need ongoing medical support, and there's priority access to the nursing home for residents. There are memory care apartments with specially trained staff for those living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and the Ecumen Awakenings program looks for ways to support people without extra medication, using meaningful activities and personal care plans. Folks can get respite care if their main caregiver needs a break, and there's home care for people who want help in their own homes with things like meal prep and companionship, and adult day services for those who need supervised care in the daytime, especially for people with disabilities or who can't be home alone.
The buildings have lots of community features like a rehab therapy pool, fitness center, outdoor patios, secure courtyards, garden plots, a 24-hour coffee shop, library, snack bar, business center with computers and iPads, beauty and barber shop, chapel, big dining rooms, common lounge areas, and even off-street parking with plug-ins and storage lockers. Ecumen Detroit Lakes puts effort into making life interesting, with activities like exercise classes, arts and crafts, movies, pet visits, spiritual programs with a chaplain, cultural and educational events, gardening, live music, and holiday celebrations. There are special programs like the "Age With Knowledge Seminar," support groups, and lots of ways for residents to get together and socialize.
There's a dedicated Director of Nursing, an Executive Director, and licensed nurses and aides are on duty around the clock. Ecumen Detroit Lakes offers care for complex medical needs, such as diabetic care, tracheotomy care, tube feedings, IV therapy, and incontinence care, with a Certified Wound Care Specialist on staff, plus nutrition help from a registered dietitian. Residents can get hospice care through Mosaic Moments, transitional care after a hospital stay, and other support services, including help from social workers with care planning and access to therapy services.
The living spaces include independent living and HUD-subsidized affordable housing for active older adults, one-bedroom apartments in "The Cottage," and different floor plans at Ecumen Bethel Manor, Winona Shores of Alexandria, Ecumen Brooks, Ecumen Centennial House, and Ecumen CountrySide, meeting a wide range of needs as people age. The facility is part of Ecumen, a nonprofit with locations in over 35 communities across seven states, providing job opportunities in nursing, caregiving, social services, dining, and more. Ecumen Detroit Lakes accepts Medicare, Medical Assistance, private insurance, and private pay, and supports equal housing opportunity. Families and residents can join tours and learn about programs, community events, and the 2025 Move-In Special. Residents say staff offer professional and friendly care, the campus is pet-friendly and safe, and dedicated service coordinators are available to answer questions and help with changing needs.
