Benedictine Living Center Of Garrison

Benedictine Living Center of Garrison is a faith-based senior living community in Garrison, North Dakota, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care. Founded in 1969, the community serves older adults from Garrison and the surrounding area with a mission rooted in core values of hospitality, stewardship, respect, and justice, welcoming all people regardless of background.

Independent living residents enjoy freedom from home maintenance and chores while maintaining their autonomy. Assisted living is available for those who can live independently but need help with daily tasks such as medication management, bathing, meal preparation, or housekeeping. Skilled nursing care serves those with chronic health issues or long-term illnesses, while rehabilitation services help seniors recover from surgery, illness, or injury. Memory care is specialized programming designed for older adults living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.

The community maintains a team of nursing staff, certified nursing assistants, dietary, activities, social services, housekeeping, and therapy professionals. Benedictine Garrison has earned a bronze award for commitment to quality care from the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, based on the Baldridge Excellence Framework. The community is contracted with the VA to provide skilled nursing care to qualified veterans.

Residents report appreciating the choice and autonomy offered at Benedictine Garrison, from meal selections to activity participation. The community strives to replicate the choices individuals would have in daily life, with staff communication regarding care plans, dietary preferences, medications, and health concerns. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, well-staffing, and maintaining a home-like environment where neighbors feel supported.