Legal help that changes lives:

For 100 years, Legal Aid has worked in pursuit of helping Minnesota’s most vulnerable citizens gain access to their basic rights for safety, shelter, food, health care and education. And with the support of hundreds of Minnesotans, we’ve had the privilege to change lives along the way.

Dedicated to protecting rights and improving lives.

Our lawyers give a voice to those who may not otherwise be heard by providing the highest quality legal help to our clients, who are often among the most vulnerable families and individuals in the community. Beyond that, we seek changes in policies and systems that ease the way for many others. And we use technologies to more efficiently serve our clients and work with the judicial system. Our volunteers work to give our most vulnerable citizens a fighting chance; our donors make it all possible with much needed financial support — and together, we make a difference every day.

Protecting rights, improving lives:

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to people with low incomes in central Minnesota through offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Willmar. Our experienced staff assist clients with a variety of legal issues. Services range from educating clients about their rights, to advocating on their behalf and representing clients in court.

Disability Law

The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities.

Moving justice forward:

Legal Aid’s policy advocates champion a wide range of issues that impact thousands of Minnesotans every year. We are the voice for the voiceless in the legislature, and we bring highly specialized technical skills to bear at all stages of the legislative process.

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Areas Served

Leech Lake Reservation, Cass County, Beltrami County, Hubbard County & Itasca County

Title III. Congregate Meals

Meal provision to an elderly client or other eligible participant at a nutrition site, senior center or some other congregate setting.

Eligibility Requriements

Persons who are 60+ years of age or older and spouse, regardless of age and other eligible individuals.

Documents Requested

• Proof of age
• Proof of residency

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call for more information

Fees

None, contributions are accepted.

Guests can eat for the cost of $4.50.

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Title III. Home Delivered Meals

Meal provision to an elder or other eligible participant at the client’s place of residence.

Eligibility Requriements

Home delivered meal recipients must be 60 years of age or older, home bound by reason of illness, disability or functional need, and unable to prepare their own meals. Meals may be made available to individuals with disabilities who reside in a non-institutional household with and are accompanied by an individual eligible for congregate meals.

Documents Requested

• Proof of age
• Proof of residency

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call for more information

Fees

None, contributions are accepted.

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Title VI. Congregate and Home Delivered Meals

Eligibility will include enrolled members of any recognized tribe aged 55-59 years or over within the program service area. Eligibility will include spouse, handicapped or disabled individual in the same household of the eligible participant who accompany participant to a congregate site.

Documents Requested

• Proof of age
• Proof of residency

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call for more information

Fees

None, contributions are accepted.

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Title VI. Part C – Caregiver Program

Hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Native American Family Caregiver Support Program Requirements

Native American Family Caregiver Support Program can serve two types of unpaid family caregivers:

1. Family caregivers: An adult family member, or another individual, who is an unpaid informal provider of in-home and community care to an older individual or to an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction.
2. Grandparents or older individuals who are relative caregivers: A grandparent or step grandparent of a child, or relative of a child by blood marriage, or adoption, who is 55 years of age or older and
   • lives with the child;
   • is the primary caregiver of the child because the biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to serve as the primary caregiver of the child; and
   • has a legal relationship to the child, as such legal custody or guardianship, or is raising the child informally.

The five required services are:

1. Information to caregivers about available services.
2. Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to services.
3. Individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregivers training to assist the caregivers in the area of health, nutrition, and financial literacy, and in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiving roles.
4. Respite care to enable caregivers of frail elders to be temporarily and intermittently relieved from their cargiving responsibilities.
5. Supplemental services, on a limited basis, to caregivers of frail elders to complement the care provided by caregivers.

Documents Requested

• Proof of age
• Proof of residency

Intake Procedure

Walk-in or call for more information

Satellite Sites

Nursing Home facility in Red Lake, MN

 Heritage Community, is Hubbard County’s preferred senior living community in Park Rapids, Minnesota.

Since 1955, Heritage has been known for its high-quality care, gracious hospitality, and array of choices for older adult services. Our senior housing options and services include adult day services, apartment homes, assisted living, memory care and a care center.

Heritage is managed by Ecumen, the most innovative senior housing and services provider, empowering individuals to live richer, fuller lives. We work every day to ensure that we are creating “home” for our residents. Not a place that is “home-like,” but a community that you cherish and are truly proud to call “home.” 

We look forward to meeting you and telling you more about the wonderful community and experience available to you at Heritage Community.

Havenwood….where residents are cared for without regard to age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, handicap, or national origin.  The Home is licensed by the State of Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid, and complies with all standards mandated by regulating agencies.

Havenwood Care Center (formerly Beltrami County Nursing Home) has a long history of caring for the elderly.  Originally, long-term care services were provided at the Lake Julia farm, 15 miles north of Bemidji.  From 1917 until 1968, that facility was one of the few in the region dedicated to the ill and aged who required long-term care.  In 1968, the old home was retired and a new 85 bed facility opened at our current location.  In 1974, a 48 bed addition extended capacity to 133 beds.  We currently utilize 90 beds.

Although the site has changed, the same dedication and spirit of love and understanding exists.  We continue our pledge to maintain the highest possible standards of nursing care and to provide social, recreational, intellectual, spiritual, physical and re-motivational activities specifically designed to meet individual needs.

Havenwood is a place where the joys, frustrations, and excitement of living are shared by residents and staff.

When caring for yourself or your loved one becomes too difficult, living alone is no longer appealing, mowing your own lawn, or making your own meals is too trying, contact us at GoldPine Home for a tour and personalized needs assessment.

As a state-certified assisted-living facility, we specialize in providing short-term and long-term care for community seniors who cannot or no longer want to live alone.

Philosophy of GoldPine Home

GoldPine Home believes that quality healthcare is a basic right.  We believe in providing an environment that focuses on resident choice and independence while maintaining safety and family involvement.  We see staff, residents, their families, and ourselves as a unique diverse family.  As with all families communication is key to a valuable united experience, so another focus is maintaining open lines of communication.  That said we strive to make necessary services available in a comprehensive, coordinated manner.  We will fulfill needs with our current staffing or contact other community services as needed.  To summarize, our total focus is on meeting the needs of our elders through compassionate and individualized care.

So, when you are looking for a 24-hour assisted-living facility, there is one company you can trust, GoldPine Home.  With our preplanned activities we guarantee you will have the time of your life.

24 hour on-site licensed staff
24 hours/day RN on call

Assisted Living: Promotes independence but with supervision/assistance with daily living and coordination of outside services.

Our mission is to provide a quality and creative approach to individual and community based exercise programming to ultimately control and prevent diabetes in our community.

Also note: person(s) do not need to have Diabetes to use the fitness center.

Membership includes

• Orientation with fitness equipment – Those who have diabetes will have priority on any of the exercise machines
• Fitness assessments, personal exercise plans
• Personal training sessions
• Group exercise classes – Click here for current class schedule >
• Fitness challenges with incentives
• Annual memorial walk/run
• Monitor blood sugar pre/post exercise (if needed)
• Monitor blood pressure pre/post exercise (if needed)
• Help obtain medical clearance (if needed)
• Locker room with showers
• Pool use at Palace and Northern Lights Casinos

Eligibility Requirements

Open to all community members

Documents Requested

Medical Clearance – fitness staff will determine if person(s) need a medical clearance from their provider before fitness center use.

Those who do not qualify for a free membership will pay:

Fees are nonrefundable & nontransferable.

Method of payment

Cash or check

Gym Rules

• Diabetic clients have first priority on the equipment
• Use equipment at your own risk
• Sanitize equipment after use
• Return all equipment after use and re-rack your weights
• No horseplay allowed
• Appropriate footwear required while using equipment and lifting weights
• Know your limits; use a spotter as needed
• No gym bags, coats, etc. on gym floor; use lockers and coat rack
• Not responsible for lost or stolen items; locks available upon request
• No food allowed on the gym floor
• All liquids must be in containers with lids
• For safety reasons, no children under 10 allowed
• Be considerate of others

Code of Behavior

All fitness center participants are required to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Inappropriate language (swearing, derogatory terms, etc.), inappropriate behavior and harassment are not allowed on the premises. Proper use of the equipment is required. If you do not know how to operate the machines, the fitness staff will be happy to assist you. There is a zero tolerance policy when it comes to horseplay in the fitness center and on the machines. You will be asked to leave if you do not follow the Code of Behavior and Gym Rules!

Age Restrictions

• Children 13 and under must have an adult with to supervise them during each visit.
• Children 11 and under must have a medical clearance on file.
• For safety reasons, no children under 10 allowed.
• Young adults 14-17, who do not follow the Gym Rules and Code of Behavior, will need to have an adult accompany them on future visits.

Lockers/Showers

Lockers are available for your use while working out; there is no overnight storage. If you want to use a lock, you can sign one out, free of charge, from the Fitness Staff. Showers are also available. You must provide your own towel and shower supplies.

Pool Agreement

The Leech Lake Diabetes Fitness Program has an agreement with the Palace and Northern Lights Hotels for members of the Fitness Center to use their pools free of charge. You must obtain signed documents from the Fitness Staff to bring to the hotel. All rules and regulations of the hotel pool must be followed and will be enforced.

Medical Clearance

If the Health History Questionnaire identifies a medical condition, you must have a medical clearance to exercise. Please ask Fitness Staff for a blank copy of our medical clearance form for your medical provider to fill out.

Cornerstone is the premier assisted living, nursing & rehab and extended care community dedicated to providing top notch health care to all of our residents.

Our goal is to provide a healthy, rich and enjoyable day to day lifestyle that our residents can not only trust in but depend on. That the Cornerstone commitment to care.

Cornerstone Residence in Fosston, Bagley and Kelliher offers an Assisted Living Community offering private one and two bedroom apartments and suites with highly trained staff available 24 hours a day.

Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab in Bagley is a Medicare, Medicaid Certified skilled nursing facility provides dependable, high quality care to all of our residents.

Cornerstone Residence Extended Care in Fosston is an Assisted Living Community, providing a higher level of assisted living services.

Birch Haven Village…

Imagine living each day satisfied, secure and content in an ideal location… Birch Haven Village, an independent senior community, is a wonderful new and affordably priced lifestyle.

Amenities Offered

• Paid Utilities (telephone not included / wifi included).

• Additional storage space included.

• Daily continental breakfast.

• Off-street parking for you and your guests.

• Daily evening meal.

• Attached garages.

• 24-hour emergency response system.

• Basic cable television included.

• Stackable washer and dryer in each apartment.

• Exciting activities program.

• Fireplace lounge for gatherings and entertaining.

• Weekly light housekeeping.

• Parlor.

• State-of-the-art limited-access entrance.

• Family dining room.

• Sprinklers and alarms for fire safety.

• Craft, library and activities room.

• Convenient, indoor mail drop.

• Guest apartments available for overnight guests.

• Main office is open daily.

• Barber/beauty salon.

• Professional management on site.

• Patio for barbecue and picnics.

• Maintenance of building, grounds and parking lot.

• Exercise room.

• And much, much more.

• Reflection room.

• Bathtub room.

Birch Haven Village is what retirement living was meant to be: a private, comfortable home without the hassles of maintenance, yard work or property taxes. Here you’ll find a senior living community with the right combination of services and amenities to keep life independent, pleasurable and challenging.

Autumn Hills Assisted Living is a facility which offers assistance with all activities of daily living. We house up to 16 residents and are located in beautiful Bemidji, Minnesota.  We are staffed 24 hours a day to provide your loved one with all of the personal care, supervision and security they may need.  Our Assisted Living facility is able to provide a high level of care while increasing the personal satisfaction of the client at a reasonable cost to the consumer. Autumn Hills is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Autumn Hills Provides:

    ~  Home-like living with the assistance to meet the special needs of the elderly or disabled

    ~  Companionship, safety and supervision, and personal services

    ~  Daily cost is based on an individuals care needs as determined by the RN assessment

    ~  Pay sources accepted include: private, elderly waiver, Alternative Care, CADI, and long-term care insurance.

Baker Park is a residence for elderly individuals located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The facility is situated in a picturesque lakeside setting within a short distance of the downtown area with shopping, library, transportation, recreational facilities, and many churches nearby. It has easy bus access to the hospital, medical clinic, and shopping mall.

Eligibility Criteria
Age – 62 and older
Financial – HUD guidelines impose income limits and require that tenants generally pay 30 percent of adjusted gross income toward their rent. Income limits change. Please check on current limits.
Community Living at Baker Park – A person may be considered capable of living in a community setting at Baker Park if he/she is able to live up to the terms of the lease and can handle the activities of daily living.
Lease – Tenants are required to sign a one-year lease upon move-in.

Community-based outpatient clinic serving veterans

Parent Facility:  Fargo VAMC  1-800-410-9723 or 701-232-3241