Living Ecumen’s Values: Bress Nicneven, Environmental Specialist Supervisor
Bress Nicneven is Abiitan’s MacGyver. Like the TV character, he’s a wizard at problem-solving.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Vanessa Alvarado, Resident Services Coordinator
Service with a smile. A beaming smile that will warm your heart! That is what we see every day from Vanessa Blanco Alvarado, our Resident Services Coordinator.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Danielle Olson, Executive Director
Under Danielle Olson’s leadership, Sunnyside Care Center has become a top performer.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Tami Rakos and Jim Heymans, Ecumen Hospice
Tami Rakos and Jim Heymans of Ecumen Hospice approached the field at different times in life, but they agree that the profession is both demanding and extremely rewarding. And it’s all about honor.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Amber Hernandez, Human Resources Specialist
Amber Hernandez is a people person – someone who genuinely wants to get to know everyone she works with and make them feel appreciated.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Pastor Ron Gerl, Chaplain
Pastor Ron Gerl of Ecumen Parmly LifePointes is a living example of everything Ecumen aspires to be.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Teresa Nelson, RN, Director of Nursing
Service to others defines Teresa Nelson. She is always out on the floor at St. Mark’s Living, doing something to help out.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Todd Peterson, Maintenance Technician
Parmly Lakeview Apartments has taken 1st place in HUD Customer Satisfaction Surveys twice – in a large part because of Todd Peterson’s service, dedication, and commitment to our residents.
Abiitan Mill City Now Offering Respite Service
Abiitan Mill City, Ecumen's luxury senior living community in Downtown Minneapolis, is now offering a respite program for those who need short-term assisted living or memory care services.
Aging in Place: Northfield Couple Builds an Inspired Forever Home
Most people want to keep living in their home as they age, but the home becomes the enemy. A Northfield couple worked with renowned architect Michael Graves to build a house specifically designed to accommodate aging.










