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Page 1: Great People, Great Care! - Bethany Lutheran Homes Statement Rooted in Christian Faith Caring for Each Other Serving the Community Core Values Teamwork • Respect • Integrity •

www.bethanylutheranhomes.org

Great People, Great Care!

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Mission Statement Rooted in Christian Faith

Caring for Each Other Serving the Community

Core ValuesTeamwork • Respect • Integrity • Commitment • Love

Great People, Great Care!

Bethany Lutheran Homes of La Crosse, Wisconsin was conceived in the hearts and minds of men and women who said, “We need a home for the aging to live in peace and dignity, where a Christian philosophy will be the guide.” Bethany Lutheran Homes began as a dream in 1946 and continues to thrive with the support of 22 member churches.

Our unique programming and dedicated staff have earned a reputation of excellence in the La Crosse area and throughout Wisconsin. Bethany Lutheran Homes Corporation, a Gundersen Health System affiliate, offers independent living, assisted living,dementia/Alzheimer’s care, high acuity assisted living, and skilled nursing.

Please tour our website, www.bethanylutheranhomes.org. You will find that Bethany Lutheran Homes is the premier provider of long term care services in the community.

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Living a Full Life

Bethany Lutheran Homes has several housing options available to the elderly. These options include Independent Apartments and Townhomes, Residential Care Apartment Complexes, Community Based Residential Facilities and a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Independent Living Apartments and Townhomes are designed for individuals who continue to make their own decisions and choices. Select personal, supportive and nursing services are made available for the residents residing in Independent Living Plus apartments, upon request.

Residential Care Apartment Complexes provide each resident with an independent apartment that is homelike and residential in character. Personal, supportive and nursing services are made available for the residents. Each apartment has an individual, lockable entrance and exit; a kitchen, individual bathroom, sleeping and living areas. It provides residents up to 28 hours per week of personal, supportive and nursing services.

Community Based Residential Facilities provide care, treatment, and other services to five or more unrelated adults who need supportive or protective services or supervision because they are unable to or do not wish to live independently. This type of facility is limited to those who do not require care above intermediate nursing care or more than 3 hours of nursing care per week.

Skilled Nursing Facilities are state certified health care facilities that provide 24-hour care for residents who need more than 7 hours a week of nursing or personal care. Residents may be admitted for short term respite or recuperative stays, or for long term care for chronic conditions.

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Table of Contents

Independent Living

• Eagle Crest South Independent Plus Apartments ................ 5

• Eagle Crest North Independent Plus Apartments ................ 6

• Bethany Heights Townhomes ........................................... 7

Assisted Living

• Bethany Heights .............................................................. 8

• Bethany on Cass .............................................................. 9

• Eagle Crest North ............................................................ 10

• The Willows .................................................................... 11

High Acuity Assisted Living

• Eagle Crest South ............................................................ 12

Memory Care

• Eagle Crest North ............................................................ 13

• Eagle Crest South I & II ................................................... 14

• Hearten Houses I, II & III ................................................ 15

• The Lighthouse at Bethany Riverside ................................. 16

Skilled Care

• Bethany Riverside ............................................................ 17

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Independent Living - 5

Eagle Crest South Independent Plus

La Crosse’s First Aging in Place Community

Eagle Crest South is a place where you can enjoy a taste of city life while surrounded by the serene beauty of Swift Creek. Spacious one and two bedroom senior apartments feature a variety of bright, open floor plans with nine-foot ceilings, a generous living room for entertaining, a fully equipped kitchen and a scenic balcony. Every senior apartment includes generous walk-in closets andin-home washers and dryers; individualized floor plans offer distinctive featuressuch as vaulted ceilings, a den or sunroom, electric fireplace, and a breakfast bar.As La Crosse’s first aging in place community, Eagle Crest South is located behind Gundersen Health System and within minutes of downtown La Crosse.

Eagle Crest South Amenities Include: • Auditorium • Bank • Beauty/Barber salon • Bistro • Blarney Bar • Chapel • Cinema • Courtyard with walking paths • Ecumenical worship services weekly • Fitness Center • Library/computer work station • Market • Restaurant • Social and recreational activities

Additional Fee Services: • Companion services • Foot care nurse • Guest suites • Housekeeping/laundry • Massage therapy • Medication management • Private storage unit • Support with activities of daily living • Transportation • Underground heated parking

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Eagle Crest South622 Bennora Lee Court, La Crosse, WI 54601

Ph: (608) 791-2700Fax: (608) 791-2701

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6 - Independent Living

Eagle Crest North Independent Plus

Welcome to maintenance-free living that delivers both style and comfort. Here, spacious one and two bedroom senior apartments feature a variety of bright, open floor plans with nine-foot ceilings, a generous living room for entertaining, a fully equipped kitchen and a scenic balcony/patio, perfect for watching eagles soar above the bluffs nearby. Every senior apartment includes generous walk-in closets and in-home washers and dryers; individualized floor plans offer distinctive featuressuch as vaulted ceilings, a den or sunroom, electric fireplace, and a breakfast bar. Eagle Crest North has everything you’ve always wanted in retirement living.

Eagle Crest North Amenities Include: • Auditorium • Bank • Beauty/Barber salon • Botanical Garden • Cards and billiard room • Chapel • Cinema • Ecumenical worship services weekly • Fitness Center • Library/computer work station • Market • Outdoor walking trail • Restaurant • Riverboat Lounge • Social and recreational activities

Additional Fee Services: • Companion services • Foot care nurse • Guest suite • Housekeeping/laundry • Massage therapy • Medication management • Private storage unit • Support with activities of daily living • Transportation • Underground heated parking • Whirlpool bath

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Eagle Crest North351 Mason Street, Onalaska, WI 54650

Ph: (608) 779-1700Fax: (608) 779-1701

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Bethany Heights TownhomesIndependent Living

Bethany Heights Townhomes is located in Holmen, a growing community with small town character, where city and country life come together. Neighbors enjoy their own private one level townhomes, joined by private garages. Our retirees no longer worry about their lawns in the summer and shoveling in the winter, but focus on staying active with their neighbors and in their community.

Special Features: • Two bedrooms • Attached one car garage • Foyer with coat closet • Kitchen with pantry • Dishwasher and garbage disposal • Refrigerator • Stove • Large great room including dining and living room • One and one-half baths • Stackable washer and dryer • Walk-in closets • Window treatments • Telephone and cable hook-up in living room and bedroom • Individual electric water heater • Individual gas furnace • Lawn care and snow removal

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Bethany Heights Townhomes 101 Juniper Lane, Holmen, WI 54636

Ph: (608) 526-6796Fax: (608) 526-6794

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8 - Assisted Living - RCAC

Bethany Heights Assisted Living

Residential Care Apartment Complex

Located in the charming village of Holmen, Bethany Heights is a place where residents enjoy gracious living in a relaxed and serene atmosphere. This innovative program provides a unique living arrangement that blends independent apartment living with opportunities for socialization and supportive services. At Bethany Heights you will have the comfort and security of knowing that as your needs change we are there for you.

Our Base Rate Structure Includes: • Spacious one bedroom apartments all on one level • 24-hour on-site Resident Care Assistant • Nurse on-call support • Health monitoring • Emergency call system • Three delicious meals per day • Health and wellness programs • Social and recreational programs • Pastoral care services • Utilities (except telephone & internet) • Transportation to and from medical appointments subject to public transportation availability in the La Crosse/Onalaska area • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services

Amenities and additional fee services: • Medication management • Additional support with activities of daily living • Whirlpool bath • Foot care nurse • Ecumenical worship services weekly • Complimentary laundry facilities • Beauty/Barber salon • Club lounge • Outdoor patio • Off-street parking

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Bethany Heights Assisted Living 112 Juniper Lane, Holmen, WI 54636

Ph: (608) 526-2635Fax: (608) 526-2638

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Bethany on CassAssisted Living

Residential Care Apartment Complex

Bethany on Cass is located in one of La Crosse’s most attractive residential neighborhoods. With its classic elegance, residents enjoy gracious living in a relaxed and serene atmosphere where dignity and self-worth are preserved in a home-like setting. Residents and Bethany on Cass staff work together to create a personalized service plan to promote and support independence. Take comfort in knowing that as your needs change, Bethany on Cass is there for you.

Bethany on Cass Base Rate Structure Includes: • Spacious apartments with a variety of floor plans all on one level • 24-hour on-site Resident Care Assistant • Nurse on-call support • Health monitoring • Emergency call system • Three delicious meals per day • Health and wellness programs • Social and recreational activities • Pastoral care services • Utilities (except telephone & internet) • Storage space • Transportation to and from medical appointments subject to public transportation availability in the La Crosse/Onalaska area • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services

Amenities and additional fee services: • Medication management • Additional support with activities of daily living • Whirlpool bath • Foot care nurse • Chapel with weekly ecumenical worship services • Complimentary laundry facilities • Beauty/Barber salon

• Elegant dining room • Four season room • On-site check cashing and sale of stamps • Library • Gift shop • Guest room • Outdoor courtyards • Off-street parking

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Bethany on Cass 1315 Cass Street, La Crosse, WI 54601

Ph: (608) 796-1091Fax: (608) 784-1006

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10 - Assisted Living - RCAC

Eagle Crest North Assisted Living

Residential Care Apartment Complex

Imagine waking up each morning to breathtaking hilltop views of scenic Lake Onalaska and the enchanting Mississippi River Valley. This is just one of the glorious benefits of living at Eagle Crest North, a senior community located on 10 acres defined by rolling hills, natural ravines and vast woodlands -- yet just minutes from shopping, restaurants and health services.

Architecturally beautiful, with brick and stone exterior, the campus includes housing and service options that are second to none, plus a town center with every convenience and source of entertainment you can imagine. Eagle Crest North is designed to meet your needs today and tomorrow.

Our Base Rate Structure Includes: • Spacious one/two bedroom apartments • 24-hour on-site Resident Care Assistant • Nurse on-call support • Emergency call system • Health monitoring • Restaurant style dining, three meals daily • Health & wellness programs • Social and recreational programs • Pastoral care services • Utilities including expanded basic cable and local telephone • Transportation to and from medical appointments subject to public transportation availability in the La Crosse/Onalaska area • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services

Amenities and additional fee services: • Medication management • Additional support with activities of daily living • Whirlpool bath • Foot care nurse • Companion services • Ecumenical worship services weekly • Beauty/Barber salon • Cinema • Fitness Center • Market • Outdoor walking trail • Riverboat Lounge/Cards and billiard room • Guest suite

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Eagle Crest North351 Mason Street, Onalaska, WI 54650

Ph: (608) 779-1700Fax: (608) 779-1701

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The Willows Assisted Living

Residential Care Apartment Complex

Enjoy life in a relaxed, serene atmosphere where dignity and self-worth are preserved in an elegant, home-like setting. The residents at The Willows appreciate living independently in their beautiful apartment, feeling secure that if their personal care needs change, supportive services are available. This 30-unit apartment complex offers residents security, privacy, and numerous opportunities for socialization in an inviting living environment. The Willows Base Rate Structure Includes: • Spacious apartments with three floor plans all on one level • 24-hour on-site Resident Care Assistant • Nurse on-call support • Emergency call system • Health monitoring • Three delicious meals per day • Health and wellness programs • Social and recreational programs • Pastoral care services • Transportation to and from medical appointments subject to public transportation availability in the La Crosse/Onalaska area • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services • Utilities (except telephone and internet) • Storage space

The Willows Amenities Include: • Medication management • Additional support with activities of daily living • Foot care nurse • Whirlpool bath • Complimentary laundry rooms

• Elegant dining room • Beauty/Barber salon • Weekly ecumenical worship services in the Faith and Life Center • Comfortable lounges • Off-street parking

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

The Willows 2555 South 7th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601

Ph: (608) 406-3978Fax: (608) 406-3979

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12 - Assisted Living - CBRF

Eagle Crest South High Acuity Assisted Living

Community Based Residential FacilityLa Crosse’s First Aging in Place Community

A new option in the community, our High Acuity Assisted Living is uniquely designed to accommodate those whose needs are greater than care available in a traditional assisted living environment. Customized services are designed to support clinically complex care in the privacy of one’s own apartment. End of Life care is respected and honored at all Bethany Lutheran Homes communities. Eagle Crest South High Acuity Assisted Living specializes in such care, available to both current and new residents as an option for those who need extra support in their last weeks or months. Working together with a hospice provider of choice, our team focuses on the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs, while offering families support and opportunity to spend quiet, quality time with their loved one.

Our Base Rate Structure Includes: • Medication management • 24-hour on-site Resident Care Assistant • Nurse on-call support • Assistance with dressing/bathing/grooming • Support with activities of daily living • Whirlpool bath • Restaurant style dining, three meals daily • Pastoral care services • Ecumenical worship services weekly • Social and recreational programs • Utilities, including cable, local telephone and wireless internet • Transportation to and from medical appointments subject to public transportation availability in the La Crosse/Onalaska area • Weekly laundry and housekeeping services

Clinically complex nursing services available include: • Two person transfers or the use of a mechanical lift• Incontinence management• Catheter/Nephrostomy care • Colostomy care • Diabetic management • Wound care (not including incontinence products)• Injections • Oxygen therapy, with oxygen available bedside through an in-house supply

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Eagle Crest South622 Bennora Lee Court, La Crosse, WI 54601

Ph: (608) 791-2700 Fax: (608) 791-2701

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Memory Care - CBRF - 13

Eagle Crest NorthMemory Care

Community Based Residential Facility

A charming neighborhood of studio and one-bedroom apartments surrounds a lively gathering area where daily conversation and activities come to life. The trained staff provides 24-hour supportive care and encourage participation in daily tasks, self-care activities and life enrichment programs to foster a sense of continued purpose.

A homey kitchen, family-style dining, and an inviting living room with fireplace provide a setting where all can relax and visit. An enclosed courtyard promises fresh air, short walks, and the natural beauty of the outdoors.

Our Base Rate Structure Includes:• Medication management• 24-hour on-site Resident Care Assistant• Nurse on-call support• Whirlpool bath• Support with activities of daily living• Staff trained to use creative interventions to gain cooperation• Security system that allows maximum freedom of mobility• Reassurance and comfort care• Three delicious meals and snacks served in the family dining room• Dining preparation and observation• Activity focused programming• Ecumenical worship services weekly • Weekly housekeeping and laundry services• Town Center amenities for resident use when accompanied by family, friends or staff

Other Conveniences (Additional fees may apply):• Foot care nurse• Assistance with arranging transportation to medical appointments • Companion services • Massage therapy• Guest meals

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Eagle Crest North351 Mason Street, Onalaska, WI 54650

Ph: (608) 779-1700Fax: (608) 779-1701

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Eagle Crest SouthMemory Care I & II

Community Based Residential Facility Welcome to a charming neighborhood of studio and one bedroom apartments, complete with an enclosed garden courtyard, where the needs of each individual are provided for with care and compassion. A lively gathering area allows for daily conversation and reflective activities. Personalized 24-hour care and life enrichment programs foster a sense of continued purpose, assuring families their loved ones are surrounded by comfort and support provided by specially trained staff.

Our Base Rate Structure Includes:• Medication management• 24-hour on-site Resident Care Assistant• Nurse on-call support• Whirlpool bath• Support with activities of daily living• Staff trained to use creative interventions• Security system that allows maximum freedom of mobility• Reassurance and comfort care• Three delicious meals and snacks served in the family dining room• Dining preparation and observation• Activity focused programming• Ecumenical worship services weekly• Weekly housekeeping and laundry services• Town Center amenities for resident use when accompanied by family, friends or staff

Other Conveniences (Additional fees may apply):• Mechanical lift transfers• Foot care nurse• Catheter/Nephrostomy care • Colostomy care• Assistance with arranging transportation to medical appointments • Massage therapy• Companion services • Guest meals

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Eagle Crest South622 Bennora Lee Court, La Crosse, WI 54601

Ph: (608) 791-2700Fax: (608) 791-2701

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Memory Care - CBRF - 15

Hearten House I, II, IIIMemory Care

Community Based Residential Facilities

A PLACE OF HOPE...Bethany Lutheran Homes was a pioneer in creating an environment specific to the needs of a person with dementia and continues to be a leading provider in memory care. Caregivers focus on bringing purpose, pleasure and peace to each individual. Hearten House I, II & III offer residential living in a home-like environment for persons with dementia who require 24-hour supervision but do not require skilled nursing care. The uniqueness of these homes is in their design, dementia specially trained staff, and therapeutic programs tailored to meet the needs of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia. Residents’ right to dignity, self-esteem, and independence is foremost in our care planning.

Our Base Rate Structure Includes:• Small home-like setting, 12 private rooms with half-baths• Medication management• 24-hour on-site Resident Care Assistant• Nurse on-call support• Whirlpool bath• Support with activities of daily living• Staff trained to use creative interventions• Security system that allows maximum freedom of mobility• Reassurance and comfort care

Other Conveniences (Additional fees may apply):• Foot care nurse• Assistance with arranging transportation to medical appointments • Companion services • Massage therapy• Guest meals

Hearten House I2573 South 7th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Ph: (608) 784-4521Fax: (608) 785-1416

Hearten House II 2571 South 7th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Ph: (608) 784-4523Fax: (608) 796-2391

Hearten House III 101 Juniper Lane

Holmen, WI 54636 Ph: (608) 526-6796Fax: (608) 526-6794

• Three delicious meals and snacks served in the family dining room• Family involvement that allows opportunities for fellowship and education• Activity focused programming• Ecumenical worship services weekly• Weekly housekeeping and laundry services• Screened sun porch with courtyard

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

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The Lighthouse at Bethany RiversideMemory Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

The Lighthouse philosophy is based on activity-focused care. All staff is committed to the belief that dignity and self-esteem are enhanced by providing residents with purposeful and meaningful activities.

The Lighthouse recognizes the specialized needs for socialization, emotional expression, nutrition and religious or spiritual opportunities as well as nursing care regardless of their stage in the disease process.

The Lighthouse offers persons in advanced stages of dementia an option for skilled nursing care in a holistic environment.

Special Features Include:• A secure setting promoting freedom of movement • A great room for indoor activities, dining, and entertainment• Opportunities for exercise, musical entertainment, arts, crafts, cooking, and baking• A large, secured outdoor area with a screened-in gazebo offering opportunities for gardening, visiting, relaxing, and small group discussions• An environment addressing therapeutic levels of stimulation• A proactive approach to the challenges of dementia care, including resident-specific activities, essential oils, massage, Music and Memory™, and pet-assisted therapy• A structured, yet flexible program designed to meet the needs of the resident as they occur• Weekly church services• A pet-friendly atmosphere, including a live-in cat on each of The Lighthouse units (visiting pets are also welcome)• Staff who have been specially trained to work with the population living with dementia• Opportunities for family fellowship, support, and education

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

The Lighthouse 2575 South 7th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601

Ph: (608) 406-3917Fax: (608) 406-3910

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Bethany RiversideSkilled Care/Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing Facility

Bethany Riverside’s team of dedicated staff is ready to work closely with the individual needs of our residents. Bethany Riverside offers short-term recuperative care as well as extended care for persons needing 24-hour skilled nursing services. Beautifully situated along the Mississippi River, this home-like, 123-bed skilled nursing community is conveniently located near Gundersen Health System inLa Crosse.

Services and Programs: • Clinically complex nursing services including enteral feeding, IV antibiotics, and wound care • Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language therapy • Transportation to and from medical appointments • Pastoral care • Recreational therapy • Social services

Accommodations: • Adjoins The Willows, an assisted living community • Rehab rooms furnished with flat screen TVs and recliners • Serenity Room for end of life comfort care • Faith and Life Center for worship and activities • Beauty/Barber salon • Areas for comfortable private visits, family gatherings, and dining opportunities • Variety of room sizes, including semi-private and private rooms • Spacious landscaped courtyard and grounds

Amenities & Additional Fee Services: • Medicaid and Medicare certified services and programs • Assistance with arranging transportation to medical appointments • Complimentary cable TV and local telephone service

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Bethany Riverside 2575 South 7th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601

Ph: (608) 406-3900Fax: (608) 406-3910

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Our Testament to “Great People, Great Care”

“Hearten House was my father’s home for the last year of his life! It was a wonderful, caring place with a kind and amazing staff! Living out of town, I always felt my Dad was safe and had excellent care! My mother visited daily and they shared lunch together, walks and talks and memories of their beautiful life together. They enjoyed relaxing in the gazebo by the river and the porch in the garden!”

- Donna Marcou, daughter of former Hearten House I resident, Don Marcou

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“In her later years, Ruth Margaret Gallagher, our much-loved mom, became an “eloper.” Determined to walk La Crosse Wisconsin to her childhood home in Chicago Illinois, she would slip out any unguarded door. After frantic searches, and subsequent trips to the E.R., we reluctantly admitted her to “The Lighthouse” Dementia Unit at Bethany Lutheran Homes in La Crosse.

Under the care of the kind and professional staff, Mom thrived at The Lighthouse. She enjoyed the creative projects, ate meals with “her gang,” and often said she loved her “art school.” As her dementia progressed, the staff was there for her – and for us. They taught us how to minimize her confusion, and help her enjoy each day.

When Mom’s life drew to a close, the Lighthouse caregivers kept her comfortable. They wrapped her in a cheery yellow quilt, brought her out each morning to watch the birds, and showed us how to ease her final days.

From the day Mom arrived at Bethany Lutheran, to the evening she died, the entire staff treated Mom and all of us – her adult children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren – with affection and respect. We are especially grateful to the staff of The Lighthouse for the peace and happiness they brought to our mom and all our family.”

- The Gallaghers, family of former Lighthouse resident, Ruth Gallagher

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“We don’t have the words to express our sincere appreciation to all the staff and workers at Hearten House 1 in La Crosse. It is almost five years since my mother first came to live in this extraordinary home. Getting used to her surroundings and also coming to understand her illness was a challenge for us as a family and also the staff. What a wonderful staff!

I have highly spoken of the care and love that are shown to my mother. I don’t know how our family would have coped if Hearten House had not been there for her. Thank you, thank you for your continued commitment to the betterment of the elderly in their final years. You have given them their dignity and we can’t tell you enough how much we appreciate it.”

- Judy and Bert Sasse, daughter of Hearten House I resident, Martha J. Stuckey

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“My favorite thing about Eagle Crest North is just everything, the ambiance, the wonderful people, the great staff and all the opportunities to be involved or activities to enjoy.”

- Bev Stuhr, Eagle Crest North resident

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“I like everything about Eagle Crest (North); what’s not to like? I’m safe, secure, entertained, I have all the nursing service I need, all the staff is wonderful, no one is ever grouchy. All of my needs are met here.” - Marilyn Berger, Eagle Crest North resident

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“The personnel are super. We have met a lot of friends here. There is always coffee available and it’s very economical (no utilities, property taxes, cable T.V., local phone bills to pay). This is our home and we love Eagle Crest!”

- Bob Hall, Eagle Crest North resident

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“The people are especially good! The staff is wonderful. I have never been treated this good in my life! I lived alone for 10 years after my wife died; this is like heaven!”

- John Salsman, Eagle Crest North resident

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“My husband, Mike, and I moved into our apartment which has a lovely view of the river from the bedroom window, which is very special to me, and a view of the daycare next door, which Mike and I have enjoyed for many hours, “watching the kids”. We find our apartment to be just the right size for us, and the layout works well too. Mike enjoys having a “den”, and both of us enjoy the kitchen, living room, and bedroom. Our apartment is a “hike” from the elevator, but we enjoy walking anyway. We also enjoy being able to walk in the halls in the winter, and walk on the trail in good weather (love it!).”

- Jean Canan, Eagle Crest South resident

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Corporate Office2575 South 7th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 406-3880

Independent LivingBethany Heights Townhomes 101 Juniper LaneHolmen, WI 54636(608) 526-6796

Eagle Crest North351 Mason StreetOnalaska, WI 54650(608) 779-1700

Eagle Crest South622 Bennora Lee CourtLa Crosse, WI 54601(608) 791-2700

Assisted LivingBethany Heights 112 Juniper LaneHolmen, WI 54636(608) 526-2635

Bethany on Cass 1315 Cass StreetLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 796-1091

Eagle Crest North351 Mason StreetOnalaska, WI 54650(608) 779-1700

The Willows 2555 South 7th Street La Crosse, WI 54601(608) 406-3978

High Acuity Assisted LivingEagle Crest South622 Bennora Lee CourtLa Crosse, WI 54601(608) 791-2700

Memory Care CommunitiesEagle Crest North351 Mason StreetOnalaska, WI 54650(608) 779-1700

Eagle Crest South622 Bennora Lee CourtLa Crosse, WI 54601(608) 791-2700

Hearten House I 2573 South 7th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 784-4521

Hearten House II 2571 South 7th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 784-4523

Hearten House III 101 Juniper LaneHolmen, WI 54636(608) 526-6796

The Lighthouse 2575 South 7th Street La Crosse, WI 54601(608) 406-3917

Skilled NursingBethany Riverside 2575 South 7th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 406-3900

For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:

Visit www.bethanylutheranhomes.org First Edition

For employment, call(608) 406-3893