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Ebenezer History

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Ebenezer, which means stone of help, was founded in 1917, by Minneapolis Lutherans to provide community-centered care for homeless older adults and others in need. Over the years, Ebenezer has evolved into more than merely helping the needy and homeless.  Ebenezer is leading the way in providing innovative choices for senior living.​

​Our record of innovation will serve us well as we continue to work to improve the health of the communities we serve through preventive health programs and use of new technologies.  We continually seek to enhance quality of life while reducing emergency room visits, hospitalization and hospital readmissions. Ebenezer is working to establish new and cost-effective care models that provide the right care at the right time, in the right place, from the right providers.​
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Ebenezer Mission Statement:
Ebenezer is Driven to Heal,
Discover and Educate for Longer,
Healthier, Meaningful Lives

Ebenezer’s Vision:
A healthier future is realized when
we innovate to provide choices for
vibrant senior living.

Values:
Dignity, Integrity, Service,
Compassion, Innovation
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​Continuous growth and innovation have been important ingredients to Ebenezer’s success. Some examples include:
1967:
Ebenezer was a key founding member of the long-term care trade association Minnesota Health and Housing Alliance (MHHA), now known as Aging Services of Minnesota.
1978: 7500 York Cooperative opened as the first privately-sponsored senior housing cooperative in the nation.
​1980: Ebenezer Park Apartments opened as the first apartment-style housing in Minnesota for residents who use wheelchairs and those who are hearing and visually impaired.
1985: Ebenezer was a co-developer with Group Health (Health Partners) to establish a Senior HMO called Seniors Plus, one of only six nationwide.
1985: Ebenezer developed the first sub-acute and transitional skilled nursing facility in Minnesota, called the Caroline Center.
2001:  Ebenezer’s Horticultural Therapy program, along with the spiritual care and healing garden, was awarded the “Innovation of the Year” award by MHHA.
2006: Deer Crest opened in Red Wing, MN our first site to have sensor technology in every apartment.
2007: Loren Studio and Fine Arts Program won the 2007 MHHA “Excellence in Practice” award.
2009: The Ebenezer Ridges Campus received the Shared Site Excellence Award. This award honors the site that champions best practices of intergenerational programs to raise the visibility of them and to encourage the development of new models.
2010: Nine Mile Creek in Bloomington opened-  They won the Ebenezer Volunteer Award for their sandwich making program for those in need.
2011: Ebenezer York Garden opens in April.  York Gardens is first assisted living community connected to a senior cooperative in the Minneapolis metro region. In keeping with Ebenezer’s “green” philosophy, the building has geothermal heating/cooling systems and an onsite recycling center.
2012: Towerlight in St. Louis Park, Coventry in Mahtomedi and Fountains of Hosanna! in Lakeville opened.
 2013: Arbors at Ridges opened in Burnsville- an expansion to the Ridges Campus.
 2014: Deephaven Woods in Deephaven opened- a partnership with Church of St. Therese
 2015: Bel Rae in Moundsview, Cherrywood Pointe in Forest Lake and Savage, Red Rock in Woodbury, Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter, The Bluffs of Lake City, New TCU construction on the Meadows Campus in Wyoming and the Ridges Campus in Burnsville
 2016:  Aurora on France opens- partnership with VOA (TCU, Senior Living, Memory Care and Care Suites)
2017:  Ebenezer turns 100 years old and is named as Minnesota's largest senior housing operator.
2018: Ebenezer Management Services expands into Iowa, and             increases its total portfolio to more than $325 million. 
  • Star Tribune Top Work Place Employer, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, 2018
2019: Ebenezer has almost doubled in size in the last 5 years.
  • Ebenezer is adding two more childcare programs to our Senior Communities
  • 3 LeadingAge awards in 2019.


Ebenezer programs and services today include:​

  • Independent living (condominiums, cooperative and senior apartments).
  • Assisted living.
  • Memory Care.
  • Transitional and Long-term care.
  • Adult and intergenerational day programs.
  • Community-based services.
  • Management and consulting services.
  • The Ebenezer Foundation.
​As part of Fairview Health Services since 1995, Ebenezer is proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors.  Together our combined resources and expertise offer access to a full range of choices for vibrant senior living.
Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living operator with 100 years of experience serving older adults. As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is dedicated to healing, discovering and educating for longer, healthier and meaningful lives. ​
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  • Home
  • Housing & Services
    • Locations
    • Independent Living
    • Affordable Housing
    • Cooperative Living
    • Independence Plus
    • Assisted Living >
      • What To Look For When Choosing
    • Memory Care >
      • Marysue's Blog
      • Tips For Caregivers
      • Care Partner Support Groups
      • Dimensions Program
      • Testimonials
    • Transitional Care
    • Skilled Nursing Care
    • Enhanced Care
    • Child Care
    • Stay By The Day - Short Term
  • Careers
    • Job Search
    • Working Here
    • Current Ebenezer Employee Updates
    • Career Areas
  • Resources
    • Adult Day Programs
    • Beauty and Barber Shop
    • Care At Home
    • Life Line Services
    • Fairview Home Medical Equipment
    • Fairview Partners
    • Hospice Care
    • Palliative Care Program
    • Fairview Caregiver Assurance
    • Tips For Caregivers
    • Care Management Services
    • Advance Care Planning
    • Spiritual Health
  • Blog
  • CEUs
  • Programs
    • Journey
    • Intergenerational Programming
    • Adult Day >
      • Ebenezer Ridges Adult Day Program
      • Ebenezer DayBreak Adult Day Program
      • Martin Luther Campus Adult Day Program
    • Life Long Learning
    • Deaf Services
    • Ebenezer Child Care
    • Spiritual Health
    • EverActive Exercise Classes
    • Volunteer
    • Giving To Ebenezer
  • Ebenezer Management Services
  • Fairview
  • About Us
    • Executive Team
    • Ebenezer History
    • News and Events
  • Ebenezer's Response to COVID-19
  • Stirlingshire