Established in 1961, the Ellendale Nursing Center became the first long term skilled care facility in the community. The Facility was purchased by the Benedictine Health System of Duluth, MN in 1989, and became known as Prince of Peace Care Center. In 1998, the facility created a Dementia Care Unit. This unit strives to provide quality care for residents suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other related forms of Dementia. 

Many other changes have occurred over the years, such as additions and remodeling projects. The most current project is the Peace Chapel. In an effort to provide a more suitable place for our residents to worship, away from the noises and distractions of a health care facility, the staff at Prince of Peace along with members of the community established the Peace Chapel Campaign. The original objective of the campaign was to raise enough funds to move an existing country church to the site and renovate it to meet the needs of the facility. However as research and planning progressed, it was deemed much more beneficial to build a new structure which would replicate a rural church, yet house all the amenities of a modern building. On May 13, 2008, after nearly two years of planning, a ground breaking & blessing ceremony was held. Shortly after, construction on the chapel began and continued throughout the summer and fall. Finally, on December 18, 2008, the Peace Chapel became a reality with Dedication Ceremony led by Bishop Samuel Aquila. Since its construction, the Peace Chapel has housed religious services on regular basis along with resident activities and many special events.

For more information about the Benedictine Health System, or the founding Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monistary, please follow the links below.

History of the Benedictine Sisters                                   History of the Benedictine Health System