Monarch Healthcare Management

11/19/2025

We’re proud to share exciting news from the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 ratings!

Out of 340 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Minnesota, only 73 earned an overall 5 out of 5 rating — and three of them are Monarch communities:

🏆 𝑶𝒂𝒌𝒍𝒂𝒘𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 (Mankato, MN)
🏆 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒌𝒆 (Alexandria, MN)
🏆 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 (Plainview, MN)

Facilities were evaluated across short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, with ratings based on nurse staffing, patient outcomes, and safety practices.

A huge congratulations to our incredible teams for their outstanding commitment to quality care every single day. 🦋🧡

🔗 Link to U.S. News' list of 73 Best Nursing Homes in Minnesota in first comment below. 👇🏼


Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center Bethany on the Lake Green Prairie Rehabilitation & Assisted Living Campus

11/18/2025

🎥 𝟑𝟎-𝐢𝐧-𝟑𝟎 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬

This episode of 30-in-30 Minnesota spotlights The Villas at The Cedars, where compassionate care meets clinical expertise.

The facility’s in-house dialysis program allows residents to receive life-sustaining treatment without leaving the comfort of their community — even in the coldest Minnesota winters. By coordinating care between skilled nursing and dialysis teams, The Villas at the Cedars helps residents achieve better outcomes and a higher quality of life.

30-in-30 Minnesota, hosted by Melissa Hannah Fritz, is an Emmy®-nominated series that highlights senior living communities across Minnesota and the people making a difference in them.

Watch the full episode below! 👇🏼

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Next up in our Inside Senior Living® 30-in-30 Minnesota campaign — we visit The Villas at the Cedars, part of Monarch Healthcare Management, in St. Louis Par...

11/14/2025

We had a great week at the Care Providers of Minnesota 77th Annual Convention & Exposition at Mystic Lake Center! From Monday through Wednesday, our team connected with peers across the state, explored new ideas in long-term care, and attended inspiring sessions focused on innovation, workforce, and quality care.

Monarch was proud to present three sessions this year, highlighting key opportunities and challenges in today’s LTC landscape:

• 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 — Dan Strittmater, Erica Sward, and Jessica Yang showcased creative strategies for recruiting and retention in a challenging labor market, from geo-fencing ads and targeted campaigns to career-path programs, school partnerships, and grant programs.
• 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 — Jessica Yang, Director of Workforce Acquisition and Development for New Americans, shared how Monarch Healthcare Management’s $1.23 million DHS grant is breaking barriers and building career pathways for immigrants and their families.
• 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 — Marcus Kubichek, LICSW, Monarch’s Director of Innovation, shared current, emerging, and future applications of AI in LTC and how technology can support staff and enhance daily work.

A special thank you to our co-sponsors who helped make Monday night’s Bonfire Bash such a fun and memorable kickoff to the week. We’re grateful for your partnership! | | Select Rehabilitation | | | Aeris Medical Group | Ovitsky Vision Care | |

Thank you to Care Providers of Minnesota for bringing our sector together and to everyone who stopped by to connect with us. We’re leaving energized and excited to keep moving our mission forward. 🧡

11/13/2025

🌍💙 𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 💙🌍

On this week, teams were encouraged to wear blue for kindness! One Monarch community even set up an Appreciation Station where team members could jot down notes of appreciation to deliver to one another. A simple act of kindness, even a smile, can brighten someone’s day—and our Monarch family never misses a chance to do just that.

𝟓 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬:

🚪 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 for a coworker, a visitor, or a resident; it’s a small gesture that always feels good.
😊 𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕. Tell someone they’re doing a great job, or that their smile made your day.
☎️ 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆. Pop into a coworker’s office or a resident’s room just to ask how they’re doing.
💬 𝑺𝒂𝒚 “𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖” 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅 to residents, dietary, housekeeping, nursing, activities… everyone loves to feel appreciated.
🙌 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅. Whether it’s picking something up, offering to assist, or covering a short task for someone who’s swamped.


River Valley Health and Rehabilitation | The Estates at Fridley | The Waterview Pines | The Emeralds at Faribault

11/11/2025

🎖️ 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 🎖️ Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, strength, and sacrifice. At Monarch Healthcare Management, we are proud to care for and work alongside veterans across our communities.

𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 —𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑜𝑚𝑠 𝑤𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑟. ❤️🤍💙

11/10/2025

🏒 What a game! Monarch Healthcare Management was proud to sponsor Friday night’s Minnesota State Mavericks matchup against Bowling Green.

The energy in the arena was electric from start to finish — and with 1,000 rally towels handed out to the first fans through the door, there was plenty of purple pride in the stands! 💜

After three hard-fought periods, the Mavericks and Falcons ended regulation tied 4–4, but the Mavericks came out on top in the shootout to earn the extra point.

We’re always thrilled to cheer on the Mavs and be part of the excitement.


Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota State Maverick Hockey
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

11/05/2025

🏒 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗠𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘀! 🏒

Monarch Healthcare Management is proud to sponsor the Minnesota State Mavericks men’s hockey game this Friday, November 7, as they face off against Bowling Green!

🎁 The first 1,000 fans through the doors will score a free Mavericks rally towel—so get there early and get loud!

𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘣 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘴!

👉 https://www.ticketmaster.com/mayo-clinic-health-system-event-center-tickets-mankato/venue/50254



Minnesota State Maverick Hockey
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

11/05/2025

Last week, Team Monarch joined long-term care professionals from across the country in Las Vegas for Delivering Solutions 25 (DS25), the annual American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Convention & Expo.

During the Elevating Excellence Ceremony, seven Monarch communities received the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝—a well-earned recognition of their commitment to excellence in care. 🏆👏

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈:
• Bethany on the Lake
• Crystal Seasons Living Center
• Green Prairie Rehabilitation & Assisted Living Campus
• Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living
• The Estates at Bloomington
• The North Shore Estates

We’re immensely proud of their dedication to quality improvement and resident-centered care. In a few of our favorite photos, you’ll spot Monarch’s owners smiling alongside our award-winning teams—it was a moment worth celebrating! 🧡

11/04/2025

We had a fantastic time exhibiting at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 in St. Paul!

This year’s theme, “Flourishing Through Change: Innovation, Strength, and Growth,” celebrated the resilience and creativity of professionals working in substance use disorder care. Over three days, more than 1,000 attendees came together to share ideas, learn from experts, and strengthen our collective impact.

It was an honor to be part of such an inspiring event and to connect with so many partners and peers who are helping shape the future of recovery services in Minnesota and beyond.

🧡 A big thank-you to MARRCH for bringing our community together — and to everyone who visited the Monarch Healthcare Management booth!

11/04/2025

🎉 Double the cake, double the celebration at Bethany on the Lake ! 🎂🎂

The Bethany team was joined by members of Monarch’s executive team last week to celebrate another deficiency-free CMS survey! This outstanding accomplishment is a true reflection of the dedication and teamwork that shine throughout this community.

And that’s not all — Bethany on the Lake was also recently recognized by The Echo Press as 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, and 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑬𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 in Alexandria! 🏆

We couldn’t be prouder of this incredible team for their commitment to excellence and the exceptional care they provide every day. 🧡

11/03/2025

We're getting 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑢𝑝 for the Care Providers of Minnesota Convention & Expo — just one week away (Nov. 10-12).

We'll be ending Day 1 of the convention on a high note at 🔥𝔹𝕆ℕ𝔽𝕀ℝ𝔼 ᏴᎪᏚᎻ🔥, a blazing good time sponsored by Monarch Healthcare Management, and we hope to see you there!

The fun starts at 6PM following the Expo Reception in the Waconia Ballroom at the Mystic Lake Center. Enjoy live music from 𝗜𝗩 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆, the premier Midwest rock band known for getting everyone on their feet, and imbibe in seasonal drinks, light appetizers, and s’mores! BYO Flannel!

📅 Monday, November 10
🕕 6 PM start
🎸IV Play at 6:30–9:30 PM

Get ready for a rockin' good time, great company, and cozy fireside vibes. 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘴'𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴? 🧡

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Moments Hospice Foundation | NFP, an Aon company | Select Rehabilitation | Yona Solutions | Apploi | Aeris Medical Group | Ovitsky Vision Care | Polaris Specialty Rx | Martin Bros. Distributing

11/03/2025

Monarch's corporate office celebrated Friday, October 31st with our annual 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 & 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳! 👻🌶️Team members brought their best recipes and Halloween spirit to the table, and we voted on our favorites across multiple categories.

𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙨
🥇 Best Chili: Sam Hale-Williams
🔥 Hottest Chili: Christopher Turner
🧄 Most Unique: Dan Dias
😄 Best Named: Brooke Hein's "Hocus Pocus Soup"

𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨
🍰 Best Dessert: Leesa Gilman
🕸️ Spookiest Dessert: Haley Kenney

𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙢𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨
🧛‍♂️ Best Individual Costume: Max Stodola as a sunscreen salesman
🧑🏻‍🧑🏽‍🧒🏾 Best Group Costume: HR Team as “Survivors”

Congrats to all our winners and thank you to everyone who joined in the fun! Gift cards, bragging rights, and lots of laughs made this Halloween one to remember. 🧡🖤