Chateau Waters – Community Amenities
COMMUNITY AMENITIES Connecting you to neighbors and more. Living the way you choose is nurtured in our community by a collection of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces with city views. Whether living independently, using a mobility aid or requiring expert assistance, our residents and their guests have convenient access to significant daily connections just moments from their private home.…
Tips and Tricks for Remaining Independent in Your Home
Tips and Tricks for Remaining Independent in Your Home By: Ecumen | February 9, 2026
Aging in place isn’t what keeps most people up at night. What matters is how life feels today. They picture the quiet comfort of morning coffee in a kitchen they’ve stood in for years. They picture neighbors who know their name, a favorite chair that feels like home, and the simple freedom to…
Honoring Life, Love, and Memory at Ecumen Meadows
Honoring Life, Love, and Memory at Ecumen Meadows By Corrine McCallum | January 28, 2025
Over the past few months, the Ecumen Meadows memory care has experienced a season of profound loss. Since November, six beloved residents have passed away, each one deeply cherished by team members and fellow residents alike. In a close-knit neighborhood of just 14 memory care apartments, every…
Blood Sugar Balance After the Holidays
Blood Sugar Balance After the Holidays By: Toni Swanson | January 21, 2026
The holiday season often brings more sweets, special treats, and changes in our usual nutrition and activity routines, and that’s perfectly okay. As January arrives, many of us appreciate the opportunity to return to steady, nourishing habits that help us feel our best.
One helpful focus…
How to Respectfully Bring Up Senior Living with Loved Ones
How to Respectfully Bring Up Senior Living with Loved Ones By: Ecumen | January 12, 2026
If you’ve been rehearsing the conversation about how to bring up senior living with your loved one, you are not alone. It’s rarely an easy conversation. You navigate an emotional tightrope, trying to protect their safety while honoring their independence.
Many families wait…
Ecumen’s Search for its Next President and CEO Advances
Ecumen’s Search for its Next President and CEO Advances By Jennifer A. McDonough | January 5, 2026
Throughout the fall, Ecumen received a substantial number of applications for its President and CEO position. The search committee has been actively engaged in evaluating credentials representative of a broad and diverse array of interested professionals. Initial interviews have…
Winter Wellness Tips for Older Adults to Stay Healthy and Connected During the Holidays
Winter Wellness Tips for Older Adults to Stay Healthy and Connected During the Holidays By: Ecumen | December 19, 2025
When the weather turns cold and the days grow short, winter can feel magical — and a little challenging, especially for older adults. Icy sidewalks, dry indoor air, and busy holiday schedules can strain your body, your mood, and your routines. Protecting…
Deb at Ecumen Brooks and CountrySide Spreads Holiday Cheer and Everyday Kindness
Deb at Ecumen Brooks and CountrySide Spreads Holiday Cheer and Everyday Kindness By Corrine McCallum | December 18, 2025
At Ecumen Brooks & CountrySide, they are fortunate to have team members who consistently go above and beyond, not just in their work, but in the joy and kindness they share with our residents. One shining example is their incredible housekeeper, Deb.……
Finding a Calling in Hospice Care
Finding a Calling in Hospice Care By Corrine McCallum | November 24, 2025
November is National Hospice Month, a time to honor the caregivers who bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families during life’s most tender moments. It’s also a time to reflect on why hospice care is such a meaningful career path and why professionals like our very own team member, Kendra…
Ecumen Detroit Lakes – Join Our Team
Join Our Team BE YOURSELF AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OTHERS
Joining the Ecumen Detroit Lakes team is a sure way to make someone’s day every day, including yours. As one of the leading nonprofit senior housing and care services providers in the nation, Ecumen offers a variety of work opportunities and career paths. So, whether you have prior experience or not, opportunities to build on your…