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Thanks for all of the great care our Dad (Art Holland) received while living there.  And you were so kind to us kids when we stopped to visit him!


-Linda Ritland

Admissions

Click here to download an admission application form to become a resident or tenant within Bethany Life Communities.

 

Bethany Life Communities is available to assist you 24/7 in answering questions about or arranging an admission to Cedar Place, Timberland Village, or Bethany Manor. For service, call 515-450-6194.

 

Our History


  • 1912: Plans laid for home for the aged and hospital for the sick. Officially named "Central Iowa Lutheran Sanitarium and Home Association."

  • 1913: Construction for 40-room brick and stone facility begun.

  • 1914: The Rev. and Mrs. K.K. Guttebo of Huxley called as Superintendent and Matron.


  • 1921: Ownership transferred to Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
  • 1930: Chapel addition built.

  • 1947: Hospital closed.

  • 1948: East Wing addition built.


  • 1967: Nursing care wing completed — Volunteer program begins.

  • 1977: 129 bed facility built.


  • 1980: Cedar Place built.


  • 1990: Construction completed - East Wing, Chapel, Dining Room expansion.

  • 2001: North Wing (CCDI) dedicated.

  • 2002: Timberland Village opens.