July 24, 2020 Dear Family Members and Friends, We are aware that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has provided guidance for a new designation of an Essential Caregiver in nursing homes and ... Continue Reading
Second Case Identified
(July 14, 2020) In our web post dated July 8, 2020 we shared news of our first staff positive case of COVID-19 at the nursing home. We immediately conducted an Exposure Risk Assessment and began testing of many ... Continue Reading
Case Identified in Care Center
(July 8, 2020) Today, we have been notified that a staff member of our nursing home tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are taking all precautions to stop the spread of this virus. Our priority is ... Continue Reading
Out on the Bike
Bicycling has begun at PioneerCare! While our Cycling Without Age volunteers wait patiently for the time they're able to participate, we've trained a number of staff to pilot our two new trishaw bikes. They're ... Continue Reading
Concert Brings Cheers
When violinist Gabe Dalhoff called up and asked if he could stop by and play his violin for us at PioneerCare on Tuesday, we happily agreed. New state guidelines encourage small group activities for congregate ... Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s Virtual Support Group
The Minnesota-North Dakota chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers a virtual support group online, meeting every second Wednesday of the month. This resource may be especially useful for those whose loved ... Continue Reading
Outdoor Visits Permitted
Guidance for Outdoor Visits Dear Friends, We have good news about outdoor visiting options starting Monday, June 22. Thanks to you, our staff, and community, we are managing the risks of COVID-19 well at ... Continue Reading
Open Window Visits Permitted
NEW Guidance Allows Open Window Visits When visitor restrictions went into effect in March, who would have guessed the policy would remain in effect so long? We know it's been challenging to remain physically ... Continue Reading
Salon to Reopen
Heather is returning to open PioneerCare Center’s hair salon to residents next Thursday, June 18. PioneerCare has consulted with Minnesota Department of Health on guidance for this reopening and ... Continue Reading
Krehl Stringer Becomes Chaplain
PioneerCare has named Pastor Krehl Stringer as its new full-time chaplain following the retirement of Pastor David Strom. Stringer began serving on June 1. Stringer is an ordained minister of the Evangelical ... Continue Reading