Welcome to Baptist Health & Rehab
Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, residents at this community are truly part of one big family. The loving and professional care provided to older adults and community members for over 84 years has earned Baptist many honors, including the coveted “Best Practices Award” from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. COMMUNITY LIFE:
• Social, spiritual, recreational, educational and wellness-focused programs
• Three delicious meals plus snacks available daily
• Transportation for scheduled outings and shopping
• Paved walking path
• Security features such as controlled entrances and cameras in hallways and common areas
• Utilities included: heat, electricity, air conditioning,
• Wi-Fi, basic Direct television, water, trash removal
• 24-hour emergency call service
• Pets welcome
• Maintenance included
• Storage units available
SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION:
• Skilled nursing bridge to recover after hospitalization or illness and return home
• Large rooms
• Physical, occupational and speech therapies
LONG-TERM SKILLED NURSING CARE:
• A higher level of services for those requiring 24-hour care
• The latest technology and high-quality clinical expertise
MEMORY CARE:
• Residential setting with secure environment
• Staff deliver specialized care and are trained in care considerations for Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease
HOSPICE:
• Physical, emotional and spiritual care for those facing life-limiting illness
• Individual and family support
• Services delivered at individual’s home
OF EXCELLENCE:
• Baptist many honors, including the coveted “Best Practices Award” from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• The Baptist Health & Rehab was the Bismarck Tribune's 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Best of the Best #1 Nursing Home in the region.
• The Bismarck Tribune Best of the Best Nurses: Miranda Schmitt (2024 - #1), Denyle Swenson 2023 - #1) Teresa Andre (2022 - #2) and Melissa Zins (2022 - #3), Teresa Andre (2021 - #1) and Miranda Schmitt (2021 - #3) Administrator Deanna Berg was named #1 Best of the Best Nurse in 2019.
• Deanne Berg was awarded top ten nurses in the 2020 Nurses: The Heart of Health Care Award followed by Clairissa Arlt, DON receiving the Reader’s Choice 2022 Nurses: The Heart of Health Care Award. HISTORY:
The Ministry of the Baptist Home began as an idea in the heart and mind of a pastor’s wife, Mrs. As president of the Dakota Conference Women’s Missionary Union in the mid 1930’s she led conference women to set aside $100 for a future Old People’s Home. In June of 1939, conference delegates decided to begin a ministry to the elderly. A committee was appointed, met, and their recommendations were accepted. A two-acre plot of land located at 11th and Boulevard Avenue was purchased for $160. Because building materials and laborers were in short supply in August 1940, a house located at First and Thayer was purchased. On October 1st, the house was ready and the ministry of the Baptist Home began with the name of “Baptist Old People’s Home”. In 1947 after more land was acquired from the State of North Dakota, work began on a three-story building providing housing for 83 residents plus staff. The building was completed and occupied in 1949. The facility was one of the first of its kind in North Dakota. In 1955 the first addition, known as the East wing, was constructed. In 1961, the Nursing Home Addition was completed. Major renovations were completed in 1987 at the cost of $3.3 million. In December New Horizons, a memory care unit came into operation. It was one of the first of its kind in North Dakota. In December of 2010, the Baptist Home merged with Elim Care and plans began for the construction of a new campus. A 10 ½ acre plot was purchased on Nebraska Drive and construction began in the summer of 2012 with completion in October 2013 and occupancy in November. At this point in time, we became known as the Baptist Health Care Center. In 2018, Elim Care and Augustana Care joined to become one corporation now known as Cassia. The name was inspired by anointing oil made from the bark of the Cassia tree and referenced in the Bible several times. It evokes both organizations’ commitment to healing, wholeness and our quest for solutions that help those we serve to live well. According to sources familiar with ancient oils, Cassia is said to symbolize the heart of a servant. The merger of these two Christian organizations has allowed us to enhance our services to people of all faiths by strengthening our focus on resident care. Over the years, we have been known by a variety of names: Baptist Home for the Aged, Baptist Old Peoples’ Home, Baptist Nursing Home, The Baptist Home, and Baptist Home, Inc., and the Baptist Health Care Center. The word “Baptist” has been an integral part of our name since the beginning of our services to the community. In fact, even though we have been known as the Baptist Health Care Center since 2013, which followed the merger with Elim Care and the opening of our new facility, many individuals still call us the “Baptist Home”. With this new affiliation came new names for most individual facilities across Cassia. It is common to have rebranding happen during a merger. In November 2021, we became Baptist Health & Rehab. Our new simply displays who we are. We chose the neutral earthy tan tones from the Cassia logo color wheel as it blends with our environment of the prairie and fields around us and our building is in earthy colors inside and out as well. The wheat grass represents the culture of the people we serve at Baptist. Many of our residents came from small farming communities around the region. We are blessed to care for the hard-working people who made our region what it is today. From small beginnings more than 84 years ago, the ministry of Baptist has grown into a large operation – a large building, a large payroll, large budgets, many residents, and many needs. However, the mission has remained the same through the years: To glorify God … as we demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ.”
When you walk through the doors of Baptist, you know you are entering a special place. The homelike atmosphere, friendly staff, and caring volunteers all help to make the Baptist one of Bismarck’s premier providers of skilled nursing, a true home for all those we serve. More importantly, however, our dedication to excellence has earned us the respect and trust of those for whom we care for. in 2025 Baptist Health & Rehab received accolades in 16 of 16 categories in the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award™ !!! (This is consistent back to back years previously with 12/16 -- 15/16). Pinnacle Quality Insight - An HCP Company, a nationally recognized customer satisfaction firm, conducted interviews with Baptist Health And Rehab customers (residents/families) over the past year, assessing satisfaction across multiple service aspects. From the results of these interviews, Pinnacle has determined that Baptist Health And Rehab has qualified for a Pinnacle Customer Experience Award™ in the following service areas:
•Activities
•Admission Process
•Cleanliness
•Communication from Facility
•Dignity and Respect
•Dining Service
•Individual Needs
•Laundry Service
•Nursing Care
•Overall Customer Experience
•Overall Satisfaction
•Professional Therapy Services
•Quality of Food
•Recommend to Others
•Response to Problems
•Safety and Security
Earning the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award shows that Baptist Health And Rehab consistently ranks among the top 15% of care providers nationally. This reflects the strong dedication to continuous improvement and exceptional care, securing our position among the top care providers nationwide. How do we compare to other locations across the state and nation? Check this out. https://awards.activatedinsights.com/customer-experience-awards-recipients/
We also received the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC prestigious 2024 Granite Award
What are the qualifications of the Granite Award? Qualifications:
• Must be a Chamber EDC member the last 5 years or the last 5 years in business life. (In June we will have been members for 40 years)
• 50 years in business in Bismarck-Mandan (business may have changed ownership or name). (We have been in the community for 84 years as of October).
• Must be someone who has never won before. (We have not won this before)
• Must be involved in community activities. (We are very involved in the community.)
*** Awarded to Baptist Health & Rehab at Annual Dinner 2024 ***
