Our History: A Legacy of Care, Community, and Compassion
With more than 60 years of experience in serving the care needs of seniors and their families, we are honored to be a trusted part of the Bloomington community.
As a family-owned, neighborhood business, our roots run deep in the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for all those we serve. From the beginning, our mission has been clear: to provide seniors with a beautiful, supportive environment where they can age with dignity and receive the care they deserve. Today, we continue to be guided by those same founding principles, working every day to ensure that each individual we care for feels valued and respected. We are grateful for the trust families have placed in us and remain dedicated to all those we serve with unwavering care and compassion.
The History of
Martin Luther Campus
OUR HISTORY
1959
Seventeen local Lutheran Churches purchased 78 acres on the Minnesota River in Bloomington for $78,000
establishing Martin Luther Manor to care for their elders.
1960
After retaining the best 16 acres for the campus
the remaining 62 acres were sold to fund the building. Groundbreaking took place on June 12, 1960.
1961
The cornerstone was placed
and the first resident was welcomed on September 27th. The original facility had 96 beds and was staffed by 30 employees.
1963
The statue of Christ, created by Armondo Batelli in Italy
was dedicated by 30 churches and individuals, symbolizing the theme from Matthew 11:28.
1984
The north building was added
expanding our capacity to serve more seniors.
1985
Adult Day Services were introduced
later expanding to additional locations in Bloomington and Richfield.
1989
Meadow Woods Assisted Living opened
as one of the first in the state.
2008
The campus was rebranded from Martin Luther Manor to Martin Luther Campus
offering a continuum of services including Martin Luther Care Center, Meadow Woods, and adult day programs. Approval was received to renovate the care center.
2009
Ground was broken for the reconstruction of Martin Luther Care Center
and Meadow Woods opened its first memory care unit.
2010
The reconstruction of Martin Luther Care Center was completed.
2011
The campus celebrated its 50th anniversary
with a grand opening of the renovated care center.
2018
Martin Luther Campus recognized the Auxiliary
for years of volunteerism and support.
2021
Martin Luther Campus celebrated 60 years of service
with a visit from the Bloomington Mayor.
Our Accolades
Martin Luther Campus is proud to provide award-winning,
compassionate care to all those we serve.
Bloomington Sun Current
Readers’ Choice Award
Best Senior Living
Bloomington Sun Current
Readers’ Choice Award
Best Place to Work
Our Partners
Organizations Martin Luther Campus works with to provide a variety of programs and services that meet the varied needs of our residents.
