Minnewaska Community Health Services

Minnewaska Community Health Services brings together the healing power of professional nursing care and the warmth of a faith-inspired mission in the charming lakeside community of Starbuck, Minnesota. Situated at 605 Main Street, this nonprofit, church-related organization is deeply woven into the fabric of Pope County — offering skilled nursing residents not just medical attention, but a sense of belonging and spiritual connection. Starbuck is one of western Minnesota's hidden gems, perched on the shores of Lake Minnewaska, a pristine glacial lake renowned for its clear water and recreational opportunities. Residents of Minnewaska Community Health Services can enjoy the peaceful views and fresh lake breezes that define life in this corner of the state. Glacial Lakes State Park, located just a few miles north of town, offers walking trails through rolling prairie and wooded lakeshore — a beautiful destination for family visits and gentle outdoor outings. The nearby county seat of Glenwood, approximately seven miles to the south, provides additional services including Glacial Ridge Health System, a full-service regional hospital that ensures residents have access to acute and specialty medical care when needed. Alexandria, a larger regional hub about 30 miles to the northwest, offers expanded retail, dining, and specialty medical services. As a nonprofit organization with church-related roots, Minnewaska Community Health Services is guided by values of compassion, dignity, and community service that go beyond basic clinical compliance. Staff bring a genuine sense of calling to their work, treating every resident as a whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Skilled nursing services include post-acute rehabilitation, complex wound and medication management, dementia and cognitive care support, and coordination with local physicians and specialists. For families across Pope County and the surrounding lakes region, Minnewaska Community Health Services represents the kind of care that honors both the medical needs and the human spirit of every resident who calls it home.