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
Deb Buker, RN
Director of Nursing
Jessy DeZeeuw, RN, BSN
Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS
Rachel Primus
Human Resources Director
Ali Huntley
Business Office Manager
Heidi Pearson, LSW
Social Services Director
Rita Kopp, PT
Director of Rehab
Jen Meyer, RN, BSN
Admissions Manager
Kristi Saffert, RN
Nurse Manager
Jessica Kelly, RN, BSN
Nurse Manager
Emily Mielke, RN
Clinical Manager, Short-term Rehab
Chris Hall, RN
Occupational Health & Learning Manager
Brittany Schmidt, RN
Manager – Memory Care / Adult Day Services
Melissa Braund, LPN
Assisted Living Clinical Manager
Tracy Kent, LSW
Social Worker
Lori Zastrow
Health Information Supervisor
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
