Benedictine Living Community-Ada

11/30/2025

Snow is here—and so is Advent, said Rev. Scott Cartwright, Benedictine director of spiritual care, as he reflected on the season of Advent. Just as Minnesota snow is inevitable, so is the season of Advent, a time to embrace hope, peace, joy, and love. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 24, Christians reflect on Jesus’ coming and look forward with anticipation to his return. At Benedictine, we live these themes daily—through hopeful waiting, courageous peace-making, resilient joy, and self-giving love.
🌟 Have hope. Embrace peace. Live joy. Share love. 🌟

Read the full reflection here: https://www.benedictineliving.org/resources/news/advent-reflection-more-sure-than-minnesota-snow/

11/28/2025

Black Friday is all about getting—but the coming Giving Tuesday is all about giving. Skip the lines and choose generosity:
✔ Give a year-end gift to support our residents
✔ Become a Benedictine Believer for just $19/month
✔ Help us reach 30 new monthly donors before December 31!
Your gift brings comfort, care and joy all year long. Sign up early: https://www.benedictineliving.org/donate/
What’s one way you plan to give back this holiday season? Share in the comments!

11/28/2025

As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, may we pause to truly cherish the moments we share, offer kindness to those who may be struggling and give heartfelt thanks for the blessings—big and small—that grace our lives. From our Benedictine family to yours, we wish you a day filled with warmth, laughter and deep gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for YOU—our incredible supporters, who make compassionate care and vibrant communities possible for residents. As we give thanks, we invite you to keep the spirit of generosity going:
✔ Join us on Giving Tuesday
✔ Become a Benedictine Believer with a gift of $19/month
✔ Help us reach 30 new monthly donors before December 31 and make an impact all year long!
Your kindness changes lives. Spread joy: https://www.benedictineliving.org/donate/
What are you most thankful for this year? Share with us!

11/26/2025

📸The photo of tenant, Betty and preschooler Dax from our Grandparent's Day Celebration with Amy Aanenson, Author/Illustrator of "My Wish For You" and Little Learners is one of six finalists for the LeadingAge Minnesota Change Makers Photo Contest!🎞️

Check it out on pages 47-48 of the 2026 Institute & Expo Brochure!
👉https://www.leadingagemn.org/education-events/institute/

📅If you are planning to attend the 2026 Institute & Expo
Feb. 11-12 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, please be sure to vote for photo6️⃣!

🥰We greatly appreciate your support!

11/25/2025

Navigating veterans’ Aid and Attendance benefits can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Thanks to our partnership with Patriot Angels, Benedictine Benedictine Living Community-Ada can help veterans and their spouses get the benefits they deserve.

This collaboration brings peace of mind by connecting residents with trusted legal advisors. The result? Quicker access to financial assistance and more time to focus on what matters — living fully and living well.

We’re proud to stand beside those who stood for us.

Learn more about how this partnership at https://birdeye.cx/76k5l5

Discover how Benedictine and Patriot Angels help veterans and spouses access VA benefits for senior care. Learn about eligibility, benefits and how to get started.

11/25/2025

Join a workplace that feels like home. Benedictine Living Community-Ada offers a warm and inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued. Discover your place with us! https://bit.ly/43PlwOK

Qualifications Must be in good standing on the State Nursing Assistant registry or appropriate entity Must have good communication skills Must be able to read, write and communicate in English BLS Certification. Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a non-profit senior care organization fou...

11/25/2025

Thank you, Kevin Wallevand and WDAY TV ABC News, for sharing Richie’s story! 🥰

Benedictine Living in Ada treated Richie Wright to a front-row Sawyer Brown concert with a limo ride, red carpet and meet-and-greet.

11/24/2025

📣 DON'T MISS IT‼️

🕧 Tonight at 6 PM on WDAY TV ABC News, tune in for a heartwarming story by Kevin Wallevand:
🤠 "The Race is On: Richie’s Country Dream Come True!" 🤠

❤️ Thanks to the Benedictine Foundation-Ada, Shooting Star Casino, Sawyer Brown, and the incredible generosity of donors, one local dream came true on Friday night – Richie got to attend a live country music concert! 🎶

6️⃣ Catch the full story tonight at 6 PM on Channel 6. You won’t want to miss this special moment! 💫

11/24/2025

Celebrating home care aides, Nov. 23-29! Benedictine extends heartfelt thanks to the compassionate caregivers who bring comfort, support and care into the homes of those we love. Your commitment to enhancing lives is truly valued. Thank you for all that you do! 💙

11/23/2025

❤️Thank you Shooting Star Casino! 👏

11/22/2025

🤠Richie’s Country Dream Has Come True!

🎶We are sitting FRONT ROW at the Sawyer Brown concert thanks to Shooting Star Casino!🎸

🥰He had the BEST send off from the Little Learners kiddos and his Benedictine family!

📣More to come with the announcement of a HUGE SURPRISE we didn’t know was coming‼️

🤩Stay tuned for the full story with Kevin Wallevand on WDAY TV ABC News! This Monday, November 24th!