Eastwood Senior Living with New Management Company

April 16, 2024 Abby Strom

Mora, Minn. (April 15, 2024) – Eastwood Senior Living is excited to announce the new partnership with Minnewaska Community Health Services. Eastwood Senior Living will join the Minnewaska Community Health Services team this spring, effective April 15, 2024. Minnewaska Community Health Services is looking forward to continuing to provide a safe and healthy community for seniors.

Minnewaska Community Health Services is looking forward to joining the community of Mora and prosper positive relationships in the surrounding areas. Together, the combined leadership of Minnewaska Community Health Services has over 50 years of senior living management experience.

Eastwood Senior Living, which opened its doors in 2010, is connected to the Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, a senior community center. Eastwood Senior Living is owned by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Mora and will now be managed by Minnewaska Community Health Services.

Mora HRA, Eastwood Senior Living and Minnewaska Community Health Services are aligned for the future of Eastwood and what it can mean to the community, employees and the residents and their families.

Eastwood Senior Living is currently accepting applications for residency and employment. To learn more about Minnewaska Community Health Services please visit our website, www.mchs-healthcare.org

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