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Allina Health SeniorCare Transitions

Health care services in transitional care units, nursing homes and senior living communities

Allina Health SeniorCare Transitions works with patients and their families to manage medical care in these settings:

  • transitional care units (short-term care)
  • nursing homes (long-term care)
  • senior living communities

Our on-site medical teams support healing and help prevent unnecessary trips to the clinic or hospital.

How does SeniorCare Transitions choose locations ?
How are SeniorCare Transitions services paid for?

To arrange nurse practitioner and doctor visits at select facilities near you, call the Care Navigation Help Desk at 612-262-2200.

Geriatric medicine specialists

Our medical team specializes in geriatric medicine. They know the aging process and how it affects the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions common to the elderly.

Medical doctors

Mark Brakke

Jennifer Buddensiek

Neal Buddensiek

Debra Burgy

Annika Crosby

Josaleen Davis

Emily Downing

Elaine Hoffman-Holstine

Steven Lawler

Mrinalini Mudkanna

David A Newton

Jane Pederson

Hallie Richards

Anthony Richie

Rachel Rivard

Peter Smyth

Heidi Street

Kurt Walstrom

Kathleen Woo-Rippe

Mylin Concepcion West

Certified nurse practitioners

Barbara Anderson

Sue Bikkie

Gail Borchardt

Pamela Buntrock

Momodou Ceesay

Laura Johanna Dawson

Tamara Erskine

Angela Farrington

Brenda Fischer

Lorene Gray

Tina Gronseth

Marcia Hoffman

Sarah Johnson

Kathy Keogh

Jennifer Kish

Melanie Larson

Nicole Larson

Pam Niles

Sarah Osendorf

Pat Peschman

Kelli Petersen

Sue Rademacher

Kim Scheider

Tara Schlattman

Ruby Schoen

Nancy Schultz

Mary Shields

Angela Urhammer

Sherrie Wenisch

Julie Whelan

Amy Wogen

Minnesota Senior Health Options care managers

Our registered nurse and social worker care managers help seniors in Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) understand and manage their health care and arrange related support services. MSHO is for people ages 65 and older who are eligible for Medical Assistance and are in Medicare Parts A and B or who have MA only.

Short-term care at transitional care units

Allina Health SeniorCare Transitions offers medical care services to patients who need a short-term stay (usually two weeks or less) and rehabilitation as they continue to recover from a hospital stay.

Why do I need a SeniorCare Transitions provider in a transitional care unit?
Who is my care team at the transitional care unit?

Bringing short-term care to you

Our medical teams provide care in a wide network of transitional care units in the extended Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Use our interactive map to find the location nearest you.

Long-term care for nursing home residents

Allina Health SeniorCare Transitions provides care to nursing home residents who need long-term care (typically beyond two to three weeks).

Why do I need a SeniorCare Transitions provider in a nursing home?
How often will I see my SeniorCare Transitions provider at the nursing home?

Bringing long-term care to you

Our medical teams see patients in a wide network of nursing homes in the extended Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Use our interactive map to find the location nearest you.

It's easy to get started with Allina Health SeniorCare Transitions, just call 612-262-2200 or
1-855-227-5111
for more information.

Aging with independence.

The SeniorCare Transitions team includes a nurse practitioner and physician who will travel to you and provide primary care in the comfort of your own home. This convenient health care option means that you no longer have to travel to appointments and spend time in waiting rooms. We make housecalls to partnering senior living communities on weekdays and can be called 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our goal is to help you stay healthy, living as independently as possible. The SeniorCare Transitions team is made up of geriatric medicine specialists who know how the aging process affects the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions that are common to the elderly.We will take the time to learn about you, your needs and goals and help you manage your medical conditions, care for you when you are sick and need medical care.

Do I have to change from my current primary health care provider?
What kind of health care services are available?
What if I need care that cannot be delivered in my home?
How is this service paid for?

Senior living community locations

We make house calls to residents in partnering senior living communities throughout the Twin Cities.

Use our interactive map to find the location nearest you.