Benedictine Living Center of Garrison

Situated in the heart of Garrison, North Dakota, the Benedictine Living Center of Garrison provides expert skilled nursing care in one of the state's most scenic and storied communities. Garrison rests near the southern shores of Lake Sakakawea — one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States — making it an extraordinary location for seniors who appreciate the natural grandeur of the Northern Plains. Lake Sakakawea and the nearby Garrison Dam are defining features of life in this part of North Dakota. Lake Sakakawea State Park, just west of town, offers stunning panoramic views of the reservoir and serves as a beloved gathering place for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The Garrison Dam itself — the largest rolled-earth dam in the United States — is a remarkable engineering landmark, and the wider lakeshore area draws visitors and families throughout the warmer months. For residents of the Benedictine Living Center, family visits can easily include time at the lake, just minutes from the facility. In town, residents and their families have access to local dining, the Garrison Golf Course, and the warm community life of a small McLean County city. Garrison Memorial Hospital, located nearby on 3rd Avenue SE, ensures that acute medical care is close at hand. For specialty services and advanced diagnostics, Minot — home to Trinity Health, one of the region's major hospital systems — is approximately 45 miles to the north. The Benedictine Living Center is operated by Benedictine Health System, a Catholic nonprofit healthcare organization whose mission is rooted in the Rule of Saint Benedict and its centuries-old call to hospitality and care for the vulnerable. This Benedictine heritage shapes every aspect of life at the center: staff approach caregiving as a vocation, spiritual care is woven into daily programming, and the dignity of each resident is treated as sacred. For families seeking skilled nursing care enriched by genuine compassion and a values-driven mission, the Benedictine Living Center of Garrison offers something rare and meaningful.