Sanford Health Neilson Place is a comprehensive long-term care facility located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The facility offers three distinct long-term care neighborhoods, each designed to provide resident-centered care with a focus on nurturing the human spirit along with tending to medical and physical needs. In addition to these neighborhoods, there is a dedicated subacute rehabilitation neighborhood which supports residents requiring short-term therapy and rehabilitative services. Each resident at Neilson Place receives a customized care plan tailored to their individual needs, whether they require long-term care, rehabilitation therapy, occupational therapy, or other supportive services. This personalized approach is intended to help all residents attain their highest possible level of independence during their stay.
The atmosphere at Neilson Place is further enhanced by its scenic location near local landmarks such as Lake Bemidji and the Mississippi Headwaters State Forest, lending a peaceful and restorative environment conducive to healing and wellness. Its proximity to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center ensures that residents have seamless access to comprehensive health care resources and medical professionals as needed. The care provided extends beyond medical attention, encompassing amenities that foster a homelike environment and promote a high quality of life.
Residents at Neilson Place can enjoy a range of amenities designed to offer comfort and convenience. There is a small café with a weekly rotating menu situated nearby within the Sanford Health WoodsEdge campus main building, allowing residents to enjoy fresh and varied meal options without having to leave the campus. The facility also places a strong emphasis on overall wellbeing by providing access to recreational and spiritual opportunities. These activities are scheduled throughout the WoodsEdge senior living campus and are intended to keep residents both physically and mentally active, encouraging ongoing social engagement and holistic wellness.
Occupational therapy services are a noted component of care at Neilson Place, with professionals such as Elizabeth Berg, Kayla Kaiser, and Debra Satre OTR/L providing expertise in helping residents regain independence and improve their quality of life. By combining individualized treatment plans with the tranquil and supportive environment of the WoodsEdge campus, Sanford Health Neilson Place strives to be a caring community where every resident’s physical, emotional, and social needs are attended to with sensitivity and respect.