Assisted Living 

Imagine a place where the sounds of friendship and laughter are heard upon entering the door.  A place of warmth decorated with fine furnishings, beautiful artwork and, more often than not, the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is only a call away. A place where you are always like family. Welcome to The Summerfield Assisted Living.

The single story design offers a one or two- bedroom apartment home styles. Tenants bring their own furnishings and keepsakes so the apartment can truly be made their own. A full array of services is included or available - delicious meals, housekeeping, and a full social event calendar. Discreet and dignified personal assistance, if needed, is accessible and provided by our caring staff. Please call today to learn more about how The Summerfield Assisted Living might be of benefit to you or a member of your family. 701-322-4328 The Furnishing Selection Committee, consisting of members from NCHS Hospital Board, NCHS Foundation Board and The City of McVille would like to extend a special thank you to Home of Economy of Grand Forks where the furnishings for The Summerfield Assisted Living facility were purchased. Vicki Lund went above and beyond to show the Committee numerous fabrics and styles. She took special care to see that the order was placed and delivered exactly when it was needed. Bob Hoverson, the Furniture Department Manager and Buyer also went so far as to stage a one-bedroom unit with furniture, paintings and even a filled curio cabinet. This allows potential tenants could see how spacious and homey the units are. The professionalism of the staff and the quality of the furnishings makes Home of Economy second to none! Thank you Bob & Vicki!!

NCHS held an open house on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 for the new 12-unit The Summerfield Assisted Living Facility. Speakers included Mayor Robert Stanley, NCHS Administrator Cathy Swenson, a representative from State Senator Hoeven and Bill Devlin ND State Legislator. "Seniors are the great majority of our population in McVille and Nelson County. Being able to provide them an assisted living facility so they can maintain their independence and remain active in the community is very important," Swenson said. While the majority of the $2.2 million project is being financed through a 30-year bond through the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, it couldn' t have been done without local voter approval, Mayor Robert Stanley said. "There's been a hospital in McVille since the beginning of McVille. There' s tremendous community support," he said. Last July, 83 percent of voters approved a 1-percent increase in the city's sales tax to pay for local healthcare. The new assisted living center, located at 514 N. Olsgard St., is an addition to the NCHS Care Center, a 39-bed skilled nursing facility. It wraps around the north side of the building, creating an outdoor courtyard for residents. It is decorated in an arts and crafts décor, with featuring warm colors of tans, browns and adobe with rich walnut-color. Oak doors line the halls, dining, and lounge and entrance areas. Skylights provide natural light in the main hallway. The building is equipped with a geothermal heating/cooling system. It includes four two-bedroom and eight one-bedroom private rental apartments. Contributions toward the building have come from: Nelson County Jobs Development Authority; the former McVille Development Corporation; and the North Dakota Telephone Company. One benefactor, Carole Brown, a Rochester, MN resident whose parents, Charles and Clara Drew were from McVille, donated a substantial amount that was used to furnish and decorate the common areas, including kitchen and dining rooms, as well as a living room. The Summerfield Assisted Living community reflects the attitudes of people who want an active lifestyle, knowing that they have access to a continuum of care should the need arise. For more information about The Summerfield Assisted Living, call (701) 322-4328.