St. Anne's Living Center

St. Anne's Living Center, known in the area as St. Anne's Guest Home, has served seniors and vulnerable adults in Grand Forks, North Dakota, since the mid-1940s and has been at its current spot at 524 N 17th St since 1981. The facility, inspired by the teachings of St. Francis, provides a safe and caring home to adults aged 18 and older through its two units: the St. Anne's Guest Home for basic care and St. Anne's Housing for the Elderly, which gives low-rent, subsidized apartments in the North Wing. The Guest Home, located in the South Wing, has 54 private rooms available for those who need some support, like help with personal care, medication supervision, and nursing services, and in the North Wing, there are 30 low-rent efficiency apartments designed for elderly or disabled residents who want more independence but still need a bit of help every now and then. The staff, which includes an administrator, a director of nursing, dietary supervisors, an accountant, activity leaders, and maintenance personnel, works around the clock providing care, cleaning, home-cooked meals, transportation, and activities like music, exercise, bingo, movies, crafts, social gatherings, and Bible studies, so residents have ways to stay busy and feel connected. St. Anne's Living Center sticks to Catholic values, following the "Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services," and everyone gets treated with love and dignity, whether they're there for assisted living, independent living, or need specialized memory care for Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The place feels family-like with a warm chapel open to both Catholic and Protestant services, a barber and beauty shop, laundry and housekeeping help, and a trust account if a resident needs help managing their spending money. There's always a friendly face around, from maintenance folks keeping everything running, to kitchen and dining staff making healthy food, to the activity crew running games and group outings, and everyone aims to give each resident care that matches their needs and hopes. People who stay here often mention how cheerful and helpful the staff are and how the activities and simple comforts, like the library or just a shared meal, help them feel at home. There are no active volunteer options right now, but the team remains focused on serving, making sure the environment is safe, friendly, and ready to meet physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs with as much compassion as possible.