Inter Co Nursing Service, also known in the past as Inter-County Nursing Service, sits at 101 Main Avenue North in Thief River Falls, MN, and stands out because it cares for older adults in their own homes through in-home care, home health aide services, skilled nursing, and a big focus on public health programs, and it's a part of the Age-Friendly Institute, with special recognition as an Age-Friendly organization by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), offering Medicare-certified services as a Home Health Agency, following the rules set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The staff includes Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, with nurses having a Bachelor's degree, experience working in home and community programs, and the right Minnesota licenses, and everybody there tries hard to keep health standards high while bringing the care right to you, whether you need medication management, bathing, dressing, help with transfers, or just extra support with meals and daily activities, with a family communication system in place to keep relatives updated and involved in the care process.
Folks living here find both private and shared rooms that get regular cleaning, with meals that fit special diets, plus options for laundry and dry cleaning, phone service in the rooms, and an on-site barber and salon-there's even an emergency call system and 24-hour supervision to give peace of mind, along with easy transportation and parking for outings or errands. You'll see familiar faces in the communal lounges or dining areas, walk outside in the gardens or on walking paths, and take part in activities like organized movie nights, community-sponsored events, and resident-run get-togethers, all aimed at keeping folks busy, happy, and connected. The service covers occupational, physical, and speech therapy as well, and offers footcare, I.V. therapy, medication setup, and home health aide training, with public health nurses visiting homes to teach about car seat safety, safe sleep for babies, opioid prevention, and disease control, plus they run immunization clinics for all ages, from flu shots to health checks.
Moms-to-be and new parents can find prenatal support, parenting education, and newborn visits, while older adults get help with daily living and medical needs, including social support and guidance on healthcare choices, so the Inter Co Nursing Service really tries to offer what the community might need-from school nursing and maternal health to emergency preparedness and support for folks recovering at home. Staff work alongside outside doctors and specialists when needed, and there's a real focus on respect, independence, and personal attention, with respite care for short-term stays and a mission to keep everyone as healthy, comfortable, and safe as possible, while still letting them enjoy life and keep their routines as much as they can.
