Benedictine Living Center of Garrison, located in Garrison, North Dakota, is a senior care facility that offers both nursing home and assisted living services. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since July 1, 1978. With a current occupancy of 51 residents, the center provides a range of services and support aimed at addressing the diverse needs of its community. The facility offers continuing care, ensuring that residents can access various levels of care as their needs evolve over time. Additional services include memory care, hospice, speech therapy, occupational therapy, pain management, and wound care to support residents with differing health requirements. A resident and family council is available to facilitate communication and feedback, while amenities such as a barber and beauty salon contribute to residents' comfort and well-being.
Benedictine Living Center of Garrison also hosts a variety of clubs and communities. Given its Catholic affiliation, the facility may provide religious services and support to meet spiritual needs. Nursing care is an integral part of the facility’s service offerings, although reviews have indicated mixed feedback concerning the quality of care. While residents and families often commend the friendliness and accommodating nature of the staff, there are concerns about inadequate staffing levels, particularly on weekends. This issue is noted to affect the quality of care, contributing to delays in response times and affecting basic hygiene and critical health management, particularly for residents with conditions requiring continuous monitoring. An incident involving neglect in oxygen management highlights serious gaps in responding to emergency needs, underscoring the need for staffing improvements to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. These systemic issues suggest areas where operational improvements are necessary to enhance the reliability and responsiveness of care provided at the facility.
Costs at this community start at $4,295 and range up to $8,809. The average price in the community is $6,552, which is less than the average price in the area of $7,680. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.