We are a skilled nursing facility with a 100-Year history of 5-star service.
Bethany on the Lake is a skilled nursing facility that has faithfully served the senior population of Alexandria and its surrounding areas for over a century.
As a proud member of the Monarch Healthcare Management family, we are on a mission to change the way short-term rehabilitation and long-term healthcare is delivered.
our guiding philosophy
10 Core Values
The culture at Bethany on the Lake is something you won't find just anywhere. It's who we are. It’s been formed over time through our traditions, employee events, and daily interactions between people on your team. Those well-worn paths have created a place that encourages and motivates our team to do their best work.
These core value statements guide us in our efforts to continually create a positive, engaging employee experience for everyone on our team.
leadership & management
Meet Our Team
Matthew Fischer
Executive Director
Jessy DeZeeuw, RN, BSN
Director of Nursing
Ali Huntley
Business Office Manager
Rachel Primus
Human Resources Director
Rita Kopp, PT
Director of Rehab
Heidi Pearson, LSW
Social Services Director
Jen Meyer, RN, BSN
MDS/Admissions Coordinator
Emily Mielke, RN
MDS/Admissions Coordinator
Brittany Schmidt, RN
Infection Control Nurse Manager
Jessica Kelly, RN, BSN
Clinical Nurse Manager
Sammi Olsen, RN
Short Term Rehab Nurse Manager
Kristi Saffert, RN
Clinical Nurse Manager
Chris Hall, RN
Occupational Health & Learning Manager
Melissa Braund, LPN
Pelican Bay Nurse Manager
Tracy Kent, LSW
Social Worker Rehab
Cecily Erickson
Adult Day Services Coordinator
Jess Ptacek
Community Liaison
Laurie Ghizoni
Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor
Pam Schauff
Therapeutic Recreation Director
CMS 5-star rating
Rated 5-stars overall by CMS for 5+ consecutive years.
Celebrating Recent Awards
Monarch Healthcare was named Minnesota’s Best Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Senior Customer Service!
I love my schedule! I'm a busy mom of four and I work full time. Because of the great hours and flexibility at Bethany, I am always home before my kids are done with school.
– Mandy B., CNA
