Allina Health announces changes to services in Owatonna
OWATONNA, Minn. (July 17, 2023) — Allina Health has made the difficult decision to close Homestead Hospice House and the Owatonna Hospital Sleep Center due to a decline in patients as care preferences have changed.
“We are grateful for community support for these services, especially Homestead Hospice House, and for the staff that has provided exceptional care,” said Michael Johnston, Allina Health South Market President. “We have noticed a national trend of more people choosing to receive care in the comfort of their home, and we look forward to continuing to provide in-home care options for these services. These difficult decisions are to ensure we can continue to care for communities into the future.”
Like many non-profit health care systems, Allina Health is experiencing significant financial challenges. Due to these financial realities and the low utilization of Homestead Hospice House and the Owatonna Hospital Sleep Center, Allina Health has decided to focus on providing these services for patients via community-based care options.
Homestead Hospice House will honor all pending admissions.
Allina Health will work with impacted clinical staff to find opportunities within the Allina Health system.
Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.
At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:
- Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.
- Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.
- Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.
Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.