The idea for a hospital in Carrington took shape on September 23, 1915, when the Carrington Hospital Association was chartered. The cost of the first building was estimated at $13,400 with the final cost reaching $28,400. The stockowners’ association built the original hospital in 1916. The opening day was November 22, 1916.


In 1941, the hospital was leased to the Presentation Sisters of the Diocese of Fargo. In 1943, a larger, more modern facility was needed. The cost of a 20-room addition was estimated at $40,000. The American Legion Post of Carrington agreed to act as sponsors of a drive to raise $20,000 and the Presentation Sisters offered to furnish the balance. Construction was delayed because of wartime conditions. The cost spiraled and in spite of several successful fund raising campaigns in 1945, 1947 and 1948, Federal aid was needed to build and equip an adequate facility and this was not secured until 1955. Bishop Leo Dworschak laid in the cornerstone for that building on October 20, 1955, and the building was dedicated on June 22, 1956. The final cost of this project was $396,000. This building now houses administration, physical therapy, hospice, business offices, the gift shop, conference rooms, Diabetic Coordinator, Clinical Psychology and sleeping rooms. Ownership of this building was transferred to the Presentation Sisters in the mid 1970’s.



Because of an aging population in the Carrington service area, the original hospital was vacated by the Sisters and used as a nursing home care unit. This space was found to be very inadequate and a modern facility was needed. The Presentation Sisters built a 38 bed skilled and intermediate nursing facility. Opening day was May 25, 1964. This facility was originally known as Holy Family Guest Home and was renamed as Carrington Health Center Long Term Care. This facility was enlarged and remodeled in 1989. In March 2000, this facility was restructured into an adult residential care facility known as Holy Family Villa with 24 single unit apartments.

The mission of Carrington Health Center and Catholic Health Initiatives is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church by bringing it new life, energy and viability in the 21st century. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we move toward the creation of healthier communities.

Catholic Health Initiatives and Carrington Health Center's core values define the organization and serve as its guiding principles. They are the roots or anchors from which all activities, decisions and behaviors follow.

REVERENCE

Profound respect and awe for all of creation, the foundation that shapes spirituality, our relationships with others and our journey to God.

INTEGRITY

Moral wholeness, soundness, fidelity, trust, truthfulness in all we do.

COMPASSION

Solidarity with one another, capacity to enter into another's joy and sorrow.

EXCELLENCE

Preeminent performance, becoming the benchmark, putting forth our personal and professional best.

Carrington Health Center Radiology

The Carrington Health Center Radiology Department has been awarded a 3-year term of accreditation in Mammographic Imaging Services as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.


Cardiac Rehab - A Program for Heart Patients

Carrington Health Center's Cardiac Rehab program offers supervised exercise therapy and education for those who have experienced a heart attack, heart surgery or have heart disease. A three phase program is available.

Presentation Hospice

Presentation Hospice is a non-profit organization serving terminally ill patients and their families of all faiths in a 50 mile radius from Carrington. We are dedicated to preserving the dignity of individuals by providing relief from physical, emotional, or spiritual discomfort. Sponsored by Carrington Health Center and Catholic Health Initiatives, we are dedicated to the quality care of and support to patients, their families and the community.


Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is a health and rehabilitation profession. Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants work with people of all ages in preventing injuries and in restoring function following illnesses or injuries.