Pioneer Care

Pioneer Care is a superb assisted living community in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It is within wonderful Otter Tail County which is part of the North Star State.

Hundreds of people rely on home-based technology solutions to empower them to live more independently at home. Assistive services include personal emergency response, automatic fall detection, mobile-based safety devices, and home medication management.

PioneerLink at-home and on-the-go technology including 24/7 response, mobile safety devices, automatic fall detection, and home med management paired with personalized local service. For at-home independence and peace of mind, you have a choice. 

People living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss most often require individualized attention with activities of daily living, rather than skilled nursing care. With this in mind, Pioneer Cottages staff are specially trained in the fundamentals of memory loss, its related physical and behavioral changes, and the personal needs of those in their care.

While helping you recover from an injury, illness, or surgery, we strive to make you feel pampered as if you’re staying in a high-end hotel. At the same time, professional and supportive nursing and therapy staff help you achieve your recovery goals.

People living at PioneerCare Center for a longer term enjoy a gracious and uplifting home environment while benefiting from individualized care provided by a committed team of professionals.

Pioneer ShortStay

Features and Amenities

• Care coordination with Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
• Pharmacy services
• Chaplaincy and spiritual services
• Social services
• Transportation to medical appointments
• Fully furnished private rooms
• Private bathrooms with walk-in showers
• Private therapeutic spa room
• Therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment
• Chef designed meals
• Made-to-order breakfasts
• Cable-equipped flat screen televisions
• Free wireless internet

Pioneer Long Term Care

Support Services

• Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinators oversee each person’s care
• Neighborhood Coordinators ensure other personal and social needs are met
• Direct care staff provide around-the-clock assistance
• Staff provide help in understanding Medicare benefits and insurance questions
• Social Workers help with decision processes and coordination of admission, care, and discharge
• Chaplain supports spiritual needs for people of all faiths and beliefs
• Hospice services are available in any resident room as needed

Features and Amenities

• Bottomless coffee and scratch-made snacks
• Chef designed meals and on-staff dietitian
• Every day admissions
• Family event space
• Enriching activities and special events
• Flat screen televisions with free cable access
• Celebration center and prayer chapel
• Indoor garden court and waterfall
• Outdoor patio and garden areas
• Private bathrooms
• Salon and barber services
• Spa rooms with jetted therapeutic tubs
• Cutting edge therapy gym
• Transportation to medical appointments
• Wireless internet access

As a locally governed provider, PioneerCare has continued its mission as a special ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

The work of the church is extended as we minister to human needs through PioneerCare Center, Pioneer Pointe, Pioneer Cottages, PioneerLink, and wherever our mission of human caring takes place.

At PioneerCare, our resource team brings many years of experience and expertise to assist in your family’s journey:

• Social Services Staff can help you navigate admission, care, and discharge processes
• Chaplaincy Staff can assist individuals and families with spiritual support
• Business Services Staff can help you with financial questions

Actively participating with life at PioneerCare can be helpful for family members. Come to worship services or other activities as you are able.