Our Mission
We are dedicated to serving our community by providing innovative and personalized care to enhance quality of life.

Our History
United Living Community has been a trusted part of the Brookings, South Dakota community for decades serving seniors and families since the mid-20th century. Originally established in 1956, the organization was founded with a clear purpose: to provide compassionate, high-quality care and services for older adults in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Over the years, United Living Community has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of residents and their families. Today, it operates as a non-profit continuing care community that offers a full continuum of services from independent living and assisted living to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice all on one campus.
Throughout its history, United Living Community has remained focused on supporting seniors’ health, safety, independence, and quality of life. This long legacy of service has made it a cornerstone of care in Brookings, where generations of families have placed their trust in its dedicated team.
Meet Our Team

Liz Mosena DeBerg
Administrator

Gladys Sterud
Director of Nursing

Camille Koolmo
Chief Human Resources Officer

Justin Werkmeister
Chief Financial Officer

Bill Thelen
Director of Environmental Services

Sarah Lippert
Director of Social Services

Gail Bunker
Executive Administrative Assistant
Board of Directors
Dr. Kenric Malmberg - Medical Director
Carrie Vugteveen - President
Louise Loban - Vice President
Steve Kirkey - Treasurer
Sandy Diedrich, LPC-MH - Secretary
Brian Gums
Julie Puetz
Mike Sprenger
Rose Stee
Lois Tschetter
Tom Yseth
