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Eventide Fargo Confirms Resident has COVID-19

All staff that interacted with the resident have been ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days.

FARGO, N.D.–A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Eventide Fargo. A resident at the senior living community was identified as having the virus. All staff that interacted with the resident have been ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days. Eventide President and CEO Jon Riewer says, “We are doing everything we can to stop the spread of the virus…

Sanford Healthcare Provider Tests Positive For COVID-19

Sanford has been contacting people who may have come into close contact with the provider

FARGO, N.D.- Thoes at Sanford say the provider first had symptoms on March 23rd and is self-isolating at home. Eventide officials say that healthcare provider had been at the assisted living facility in Moorhead this week. Sanford says the exposure was limited to the nursing home setting and no more than 10 people were in contact with the provider. Sanford…

Eventide To Restrict Visitors Amid Coronavirus Fears

Eventide is discouraging routine social visits

FARGO, N.D. — Eventide retirement community in Fargo is restricting visitors to their campuses. They will begin screening all visitors when they enter the facility. Eventide is discouraging routine social visits during the coronavirus pandemic. They say you should stay in contact with loved ones for the time being through phone calls, texts, emails, and video chats. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND,…

Local senior care facilities address Coronavirus concerns

Some have limited visitors from coming in and are focusing on hygiene of their tenants and employees

FARGO, N.D. — Between its two locations in Fargo, Bethany Retirement Living usually sees about 300 visitors a day. But with concerns over the Coronavirus and other infectious diseases like the flu, staff members are trying to cut that number down to zero. “We’re asking people that if they don’t need to come and visit, don’t,” says Grant Richardson at…

Residents at Eventide in West Fargo Thank First Responders

The event is part of "Make A Difference Day."

FARGO, N.D.- Once a year, Eventide takes a day trip to the West Fargo Fire Department, Police Department and F–M Ambulance. Their first stop was the Fire Department. Residents thanked first responders for their hard work in the community by bringing donuts. “We see them a lot, it could be good or bad, but they do come to our place…

Kids And Seniors Spent The Day Together As Part of Adopt-A-School Program

This event is a kickoff to the year-long partnership Centennial students will have with the residents.

FARGO, N.D – Kids at Centennial Elementary School in Fargo spent the day with seniors at Eventide. It’s part of their Adopt–A–School partnership. Centennial is working with the senior living home throughout the year on various projects. To celebrate their first event together, students and seniors went on horse carriage rides around the parking lot. “I think the most important…

Bison Football Players Stop by Eventide to Visit Senior Fans

Some of the fans have been supporting the team for over 50 years

WEST FARGO, N.D. — As the NDSU football team prepares for its upcoming season, some of its players are finding ways to give back to the community. Many seniors at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings are giving these players a hero’s welcome. These fans are getting a chance to eat and talk with the players, and even look at their gold. Players say…

Doctors Seeing More Patients for Slips and Falls This Winter

Injuries to hips, elbows, knees, and hips are the most frequent

FARGO, N.D. — Doctors across the metro are seeing more cases of injuries from slips and falls on the ice. Sharilyn Althoff and her team at Eventide have had their hands full with victims of slips and falls. “We’ve seen an increase in falls in the community and a lot of people that have needed to come and rehab, so people…

Eventide Sheyenne Crossings Residents Thank West Fargo Firefighters

The senior citizens brought Sandy's Donuts as a sign of appreciation for their service

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Firefighters from the West Fargo Fire Department are receiving a special surprise from the residents of Eventide Sheyenne Crossings. The senior citizens gave the firefighters some Sandy’s Donuts while also touring the fire station. Captain Jason Carriveau says the doughnuts were great, but getting to show people what he does on a daily basis was even better….

Services Set For Former North Dakota Governor George Sinner

Last Democrat To Serve As Governor of North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — Funeral services are scheduled for former North Dakota Gov. George Sinner. Sinner was 89 when he died Friday at Eventide in Fargo. The Democrat served two terms as governor from 1985 through 1992. A prayer service will be held Thursday evening from 7 until 9 at Nativity Church of Fargo. The church will hold a funeral mass…