Duluth’s Benedictine Health Center receives $1M anonymous gift to upgrade senior care services

The Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, Minnesota, has received a $1 million anonymous gift to strengthen senior care services and upgrade facilities. Structured as a direct grant, the funding will support renovations to improve resident living spaces and expand the “Moments That Matter” dementia care program, which focuses on staff training and sensory-based therapies. The funding supports services for older adults with low incomes and those relying on Medicaid, addressing gaps in traditional funding. By backing both infrastructure and care innovation, the donation will bolster the health center’s ability to deliver more personalized, dignified support while scaling often-underfunded services.