About Us


Our Mission

Our mission is to promote a welcoming, vibrant environment for all residents and their loved ones. Often there is a misconception that nursing homes are lonely and boring - we want you to know that is not the case. We strive to provide residents with the best in not just physical care, but mental and social care as well.


Our Values

Our dearest core values set us apart from other nursing facilities. We create positive experiences through daily routines and spontaneous events. We believe in doing what is right to promote positive, healthy experiences within our community. We acknowledge and respect our residents’ individual strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and personal histories to ensure they get the best in attention and care. Above all, we are kind, as it’s a basic human act and practicing it every moment of every day fosters supportive and affirmative relationships.


Our Vision


The future of United Living Community is bright. We adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of our residents and employees. Demonstrating positive attitudes and attentive care distinguishes United Living Community as a facility that goes above and beyond. We encourage employee development as our workers are instrumental in an organized and highly-skill environment. Creating a balance between the employee’s needs and goals is important. We continue to be a dynamic part of the Brookings community, as this partnership shows the power of what communities working together can offer.

Danna Groenewold

Director of Nursing

Dr. Kenric Malmberg

Medical Director

Camille Koolmo

Chief Human Resources Officer

Justin Werkmeister

Chief Financial Officer

Bill Thelen

Director of Environmental Services

April Rieger

Director of Social Services

Pastor Dorthy Tufte

Director of Chaplaincy Services

Jeanine Reed

AR/AP Accounting Clerk

Kaitlyn Donovan

RN Case Manager

Latisha Cavil-Nelson

RN Staff Development Coordinator/Director & Infection Control Preventionist

Brenna Olson

Park Place Assisted Living and Apartments Manager, LPN

Amanda Renkly

Certified Dietary Manager

Gail Bunker

Executive Administrative Assistant

Alice Harrison - President

Julie Bell

Lowell Slyter

Joan Hagerfeld Baker

Greg Fargen

Steve Kirkey

Louise Loban

Randy Knutzen, DDS

Sandy Diedrich, LPC-MH

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We are here for you and your loved ones. If you have any questions or would like to setup a tour, please connect with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

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