Sunnyside Care Center

Sunnyside Care Center brings the stability and accountability of county government oversight to skilled nursing care in the heart of northwest Minnesota's lake country. Located at 16561 US Highway 10 in Lake Park — a small, welcoming Becker County community along the Highway 10 corridor — Sunnyside serves seniors and families from Lake Park, Detroit Lakes, and the surrounding region with a commitment to quality that is backed by the public trust. Lake Park sits just 12 miles east of Detroit Lakes, a thriving regional hub known for its vibrant downtown, diverse dining along Washington Avenue, and the gorgeous chain of lakes that defines the area's character. Detroit Lakes Regional Healthcare serves as the primary acute care hospital for the region, giving Sunnyside residents close access to emergency services, specialist visits, and diagnostic care when needed. The broader Detroit Lakes area also offers the Essentia Health network for ongoing medical coordination. The landscape around Lake Park is quintessentially northwestern Minnesota — a patchwork of glacial lakes, birch forests, and wide prairie skies that many residents have called home for their entire lives. Maplewood State Park, a short drive to the northwest, features some of the most striking lake and forest scenery in the region and is a beloved destination for family outings. Pelican Lake and numerous other fishing lakes are within easy reach, and the Highway 10 corridor connects residents' families across the region with ease. As a government-operated, county-run facility, Sunnyside Care Center is held to a standard of public accountability that sets it apart. County ownership means the mission is community service, not profit — and staffing, care standards, and fiscal decisions reflect that priority. Families choosing Sunnyside can have confidence that their loved one is in a facility where the community itself has a stake in the quality of care delivered every day.