Ecumen Detroit Lakes

03/31/2026

As we wrap up National Nutrition Month, we're reminded that the choices we make each day can help us feel our best, reduce stress, and support long‑term wellbeing. This week, we’re focusing on simple routines that make everyday living healthier and more enjoyable.
Read more and try this week's recipe!

As we wrap up National Nutrition Month, this year’s theme— “Discover the Power of Nutrition””—reminds us that healthy habits go beyond what’s on our plate. This week, we’re focusing on simple routines that make everyday living healthier and more enjoyable—Feel Good With These Healt...

03/31/2026

Our Independent Living residents at The Madison create a new art project each month, guided by one of our own talented residents. It’s a great way for everyone to learn, connect, and try something new. Here are a couple of their recent projects.

03/30/2026

Special thanks to the creative and kind kiddos at Trinity Lutheran Church for making these wonderful placemats for our residents. We appreciate the thoughtful and positive messages. What a blessing each one of them is!

03/25/2026

We are honored to celebrate the incredible dedication of our team! Together we have 1,145 years of combined service!

For more than 60 years, Ecumen Detroit Lakes has been trusted to provide compassionate care.

These photos capture just a few of our amazing team members spending time with the people who inspire us daily, our residents. Their smiles, stories, and trust fuel our commitment to serve.

Thank you to every team member, past and present, who has helped shape Ecumen Detroit Lakes into the warm, welcoming home it is today. Here’s to many more years of caring together!

03/23/2026

WEEK 3!
We’re continuing to celebrate National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme—“Discover the Power of Nutrition”—reminds us that healthy eating is possible for everyone, regardless of budget or resources. This week’s focus is all about practical, affordable ways to stay nourished and support your wellbeing. Read more and try this week's recipe (garlic herb shrimp)!

We’re continuing to celebrate National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme—“Discover the Power of Nutrition”—reminds us that healthy eating is possible for everyone, regardless of budget or resources. This week’s focus is all about practical, affordable ways to stay nourished and su...

03/21/2026

Our residents had a wonderful time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! They shared laughter, good company, and wrote down the things they feel lucky to have in their lives. ☘️💚

03/16/2026

We’re continuing our month‑long celebration of National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme—“Discover the Power of Nutrition”—reminds us that good health begins with reliable, science‑backed information. With so much nutrition noise online, it can be hard to know what (or who) to trust. That’s why Week 2 is all about finding guidance rooted in evidence—not trends.

Read more and try this week's recipe!

We’re continuing our month long celebration of National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme— “Discover the Power of Nutrition”—reminds us that good health begins with reliable, science backed information. With so much nutrition noise online, it can be hard to know what (or who) to tru...

03/10/2026

We’re excited to share some big news at Ecumen!

Ecumen’s Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Cyrus Batheja, EdD, MBA, RN, FAAN, as our next President & CEO.

With this selection, Ecumen is building on a long and powerful legacy of mission-driven work serving older adults and strengthening our position as a leader in a rapidly changing health care landscape. A registered nurse, Dr. Batheja brings deep experience – starting at the bedside in senior living and leading large clinical teams.

He’ll officially join Ecumen on March 23, and we can’t wait to welcome him across our communities.

As she retires from Ecumen, we extend our sincere gratitude to Shelley Kendrick for her outstanding leadership and service to Ecumen and those we serve. She guided us successfully through COVID, hospice expansion and the transition of St. Benedict’s Communities from CentraCare to Ecumen. She championed a people-first culture and mentored countless team members during her tenure. We wish her all the best!

Join us in welcoming Cyrus to Ecumen. We’re excited for this next chapter and the continued growth and strength of our work.

Read more in our blog.

SHOREVIEW, MN (March 10, 2026) — Ecumen, a nonprofit provider of living spaces and services for older adults, today announced that its Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Dr. Cyrus Batheja, EdD, MBA, RN, FAAN, as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. [read the ful...

03/09/2026

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme—“Discover the Power of Nutrition”—is all about simple, everyday choices that help us feel our best. This month we’ll be sharing weekly highlights featuring practical nutrition tips and spotlighting on one of our amazing Ecumen dietitians—plus their favorite healthy recipe! Are you ready to Discover the Power of Nutrition with us? 🌿🥗💪
Read more and try this week's recipe!

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme—“Discover the Power of Nutrition”—is all about simple, everyday choices that help us feel our best. This month we’ll be sharing weekly highlights featuring practical nutrition tips and spotlighting on one of our amazing Ecumen diet...

03/09/2026

This weekend at Ecumen Detroit Lakes, we had a little volunteer who loves to do art with our residents. We enjoyed creating art and good conversation. One of our residents who is a retired teacher gave wonderful advice for moving into 4th grade next year. Lots of smiles and good company.

03/02/2026

Peter Gallatin, our Director of Spiritual Care, shares this Spiritual Thought for the Week:

I love watching the snow and ice melt no matter where I am...on a lake, by the river, or even into the storm drain in front of my house.

Nothing stays frozen forever. In our lives sometimes we feel "frozen" unsure of what to do next. We too are invited to trust gentle small movements of our own lives as we begin to "thaw." Each moment can be a moment of renewal, no matter how big or small.

May you recognize the grace in slow melting!

02/24/2026

Students from the American Indian Student Council at Detroit Lakes High School stopped by to visit and participate in an art project with our residents. Together they painted Ojibwe flowers!