Esther House
212 SW 11th Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Itasca County
Phone: (218) 326-0993
Fax: (218) 326-0700
Email Esther House here
Esther House is a Certified Corporate Adult Foster Care (AFC) home which includes long or short term services provided in a residential setting to individuals who need 24 hour supervision. AFC homes are designed to provide independent living skills development, support, and supervised living for up to four people in a family-like environment.
We provide supportive services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Individuals in the AFC program may also access and receive services outside our facility for which they are eligible. The following features and services are provided within Thrive Behavioral Network, LLC AFC homes:
Meaningful, structured activities
Tailored support & training in independent living skills
Behavior management & socialization opportunities
Transportation service available for all recreational & other needs
Variety of nutritional & well-balanced meals
Comfortable & fully furnished bedrooms
Private decks & yards
Close to supportive services
Individualized care focused on maximizing potential & enhancing quality of life
On-site supervision & protection
Pleasant, well-maintained, home-like settings
Esther House staff members include experienced individuals who receive ongoing training including:
Crisis Intervention
Vulnerable Adult Protection
Safety and Health Instruction
Nutrition and Meal Planning
Medication Management
Individual Behavior Plan Development & Implementation
Independent Living Skills
Client Rights
Therapeutic Intervention
Community Integration
Esther House places the highest value on the following:
Mutual respect
Meaningful programming
Personalized care
Safe, comfortable, pleasant environments
Experienced, trained staff
Client-centered care
Thrive Behavioral Network, LLC Certified Corporate Adult Foster Care programs operate with a license from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Esther House accepts Medical Assistance (CADI Waiver) and many other sources of funding. For more information please contact us.
Esther House partners with many community health resources to offer comprehensive care. Some of these local area resources include:
Region 3 North Adult Mental Health Initiative
Itasca County Health and Human Services
Itasca County Crisis Response Team
Rapid Transit
AEOA Bus
Itasca County Public Health
Our social outings and leisure activities usually take us to nearby areas such as:
State & area parks
Bike & walking trails
Many camping areas
Blandin Paper Company on the Mississippi River
Judy Garland Museum (Grand Rapids is the birthplace of Judy Garland)
Forest History Center Logging Camp
Tours of Iron Ore Mines
Old Central School with Oz theme of Yellow Brick Road sidewalks
Tall Timber Days
Log-Rolling Contests
Chainsaw Sculptures
Children's Museum
Great Fishing at Area Lakes
Reif Center for the Performing Arts