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SHORT-TERM RESPITE CARE IN CROOKSTON, MN

Supportive, compassionate care and comfort

Benedictine The Summit respite care provides older adults with short-term supportive care before returning home after a hospital stay or rehabilitation, or while receiving outpatient therapy services. Respite care stays can range from one week to 60 days.

Respite care also supports family caregivers by offering a safe and socially enriching environment for short-term care. While on vacation or attending to other needs, families have peace of mind as their loved ones experience the compassionate high-quality care that Benedictine The Summit is known for. Our team is recognized as top performing in nursing and therapy by U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Nursing Homes and tenants rate our community nearly twice the national average compared to other senior living campuses.

Benedictine The Summit respite care features:

Campus Amenities

  • Private furnished apartment
    • Full kitchen (stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave)
    • Full bath with walk-in shower and grab bars
    • Utilities, public Wi-Fi and basic cable
  • Three delicious meals, plus snacks, served daily
  • Housekeeping and laundry services
  • Full use of common spaces: dining room, chapel, wellness gym, social lounge (with large-screen TV, computers and low-vision devices) and outdoor terraces with beautiful neighborhood views
  • Use of landscaped grounds with patios, paved walking paths, vegetable and butterfly gardens
  • Onsite parking with electrical outlets for block heaters

Care Services

  • Licensed nursing care
  • Nurse liaison with health care professionals
  • Daily well-being checks
  • Care staff on site 24/7
  • 24-hour pendant system and response to calls for assistance
  • Personal care (dressing, bathing, diabetic management, etc.)
  • Medication management

Physical, occupational and speech therapy services are also available and billed separately from the respite care package.

Life Enrichment

  • Person-centered wellness programs
  • Thoughtfully planned schedule of entertainment, social, educational and recreational activities
  • Spiritual care staff by dedicated chaplain, Catholic mass and interfaith worship services
  • Scheduled transportation to social outings

For a personal consultation, call (218) 281-3424 or complete our online form.