Carris Health Care Center & Therapy Suites sits on Willmar Avenue Southwest in Willmar, Minnesota, offering a place for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing after a hospital stay, illness, or surgery, and you'll find both a Care Center and Therapy Suites designed to help folks recover with continuous care and attention from a dedicated staff. The place has 74 total beds, and as of June 2025, there are 15 available, though the team can share next availability by phone. This is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, non-profit facility that's recently come under new ownership, and it's earned a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, plus top grades in short-term care and overall excellence, giving it the highest rating in the city with an average 9.8 out of 10.
You'll see a full team working together here-registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, therapists, food service, housekeepers, administrative staff, and activities members-all helping to develop care plans in partnership with doctors and continue the therapy programs that start in the hospital or with a specialist. It supports people through their transition from hospital to home or to a safe, stable setting, offering a mix of rehabilitation therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The Therapy Suites are there for folks who need focused rehab, including post-acute, inpatient, and outpatient therapies, and the place has expertise in medication management, wound care, IV antibiotic therapy, palliative care, stroke recovery, amputee care, cardiac therapy, mental health, diabetes management, oncology care, nutritional counseling, respiratory therapy, recreational therapy, and more.
Rooms are comfortable with studio layouts, private bathrooms, cable TV, kitchenettes, air conditioning, telephones, and Wi-Fi. Accommodations are designed for safety and comfort, with 12-16 hour nursing care on-site and a 24-hour emergency call system in every room. Staff helps with bathing, dressing, daily living activities, and transfers, and there's always someone available for supervision. The Care Center is part of a larger campus and operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so people can get several levels of care as their needs change.
You'll find plenty to do, too-residents have access to organized daily activities, arts and crafts, a fitness and wellness room, a game room, a movie theater, music programs, outdoor gardens, and walking paths. There are clubs and events run by residents, a Resident Council, and a Family Council, plus meals prepared by a professional chef with options for allergies or diabetes, a restaurant-style dining room, and all-day dining choices. Support services continue outside medical needs, with housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, family support, and transportation, as well as parking for those who drive.
Medicare and Medicaid help cover costs, making the facility accessible for many folks, and community engagement is encouraged through both resident-led and community-sponsored events. The staff speaks English and focuses on kindness and attention, with the goal of helping everyone feel welcomed while gaining back strength and enjoying a good quality of life. The facility remains warm and inviting, with bright rooms, gardens, and a set of programs to help people stay active and connected with one another.
