Heartwood

Heartwood, located at 503 Heartwood Drive in Crosby, Minnesota, offers skilled nursing care in one of the most naturally beautiful settings in central Minnesota. Crosby sits at the edge of the celebrated Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area — a landscape of crystal-clear lakes formed in reclaimed iron ore mines, now beloved for their turquoise waters, trails, and peaceful scenery. This extraordinary natural backdrop creates an environment where residents and visiting families can experience genuine tranquility and connection to the outdoors. Serpent Lake, one of the area's signature recreational waters, is just minutes away, and the surrounding Cuyuna Lakes region draws outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers from across the state. For families, this means visits to a loved one at Heartwood can easily be combined with a walk along a lakeside trail or a quiet afternoon enjoying the region's natural charm. For healthcare access, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center — a respected community hospital serving Crow Wing County — is located in Crosby and provides residents with convenient access to acute care, specialist services, and diagnostic resources. This proximity ensures that care transitions are smooth and that Heartwood's clinical team can maintain close coordination with hospital physicians. The larger city of Brainerd, just a short drive to the east, expands the range of shopping, dining, and services available to residents and families, offering everything from local restaurants to specialty retailers and additional medical providers. Heartwood is operated by a nonprofit corporation committed to community-focused care. This nonprofit model prioritizes resident wellbeing over profit, allowing resources to flow directly into staffing, programming, and quality of life improvements. The skilled nursing team at Heartwood delivers individualized care plans, rehabilitation services, and compassionate long-term support in a setting that feels as much like home as it does a place of healing. Families throughout Crosby, Ironton, Deerwood, and the broader Cuyuna Lakes region trust Heartwood as a cornerstone of quality elder care.