Northfield Retirement Community Joins Vivie to Strengthen Mission of Service

Posted on February 20, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Vivie announced that Northfield Retirement Community is joining Vivie in its mission to enrich, empower, and elevate people throughout life’s journey.

Vivie – formerly Knute Nelson and Walker Methodist – is a leading care provider offering a comprehensive range of services, including home health, care management, senior living, rehabilitation, hospice, and more, across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. This transition ensures that Northfield Retirement Community will continue to serve aging adults and their families with the same exceptional care and commitment it has provided since its founding in 1969.

Across the care sector, smaller independent organizations like Northfield Retirement Community are proactively seeking partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability. This partnership secures the future of care in Northfield by combining resources, creating efficiencies, and ensuring that the exceptional care and services the community expects will be here for generations to come.

“We are thrilled to welcome Northfield Retirement Community to the Vivie family,” said Mark Anderson, CEO of Vivie. “Residents and families can continue to trust that Northfield Retirement Community will provide the same high-quality care and welcoming environment they’ve come to know. Together, we’re building on a shared mission of service, providing excellent care in all the places people call home.”

For more than five decades, Northfield Retirement Community has been a cornerstone of the Northfield community, offering innovative living options and services for aging adults in a warm, welcoming environment. As part of Vivie, Northfield Retirement Community will uphold its commitment to quality care and compassionate service, while benefiting from expanded resources to enhance care and services for residents and families.

“This is an important step forward for Northfield Retirement Community,” said Tom Nielsen, CEO of Northfield Retirement Community. “Joining Vivie allows us to build on our legacy of care, strengthen our commitment to residents and families, and support our dedicated team members. The remarkable alignment with Vivie’s mission and values will ensure the future success of our community while preserving what makes us unique.”

“This is an exciting new chapter,” added Mark Anderson. “At Vivie, our mission is to elevate the lives of those we serve, and we are honored to continue the important work of Northfield Retirement Community. Together, we’re creating meaningful opportunities to serve more people in better ways, and we are excited for the future we’re building.”

About Vivie

Vivie is a care provider offering integrated services, including home health care, care management, senior living, rehabilitation, hospice, and more. With over 2,300 team members, Vivie serves more than 13,000 individuals annually across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Rooted in faith and dedicated to transforming the way people live, age, and thrive, Vivie prioritizes compassionate care, excellence, and innovation. To learn more about Vivie, visit Vivie.org.

About Northfield Retirement Community

Since 1969, Northfield Retirement Community has been a trusted provider of compassionate, high-quality care for aging adults in Northfield, Minnesota. With a mission to support independence and enhance quality of life, Northfield Retirement Community offers a full continuum of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services.