Paynesville Area Health Care System

Please remember all insurance co-payments are due at the time of your office visit. Please make the necessary arrangements to have this small amount with you, in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card. We appreciate your attention to this request.

The Rice Hospice Program will be offering a Bereavement Support Group for any person who has experienced the loss of a loved one. This program will meet weekly for six weeks. Meetings will be held in the Hospice office, located at 645 Lake Avenue in PaynesvilleFor further information, contact Judie Dunlop, Hospice social worker, at 320-243-7768.

The Paynesville Area Hospital is a licensed 25-bed facility, including 19 medical/surgical beds, 3 critical care beds and 3 OB suites and is staffed around the clock. The hospital is attached to the Paynesville Area Medical Clinic, Koronis Manor Nursing Home, and 700 Stearns Place congregate housing, making it a convenient and efficient health care facility.

PAHCS now has four senior housing facilities: Hilltop Care Center in Watkins, and 700 Stearns Place, Koronis Manor and Washburne Court in Paynesville. 700 STEARNS PLACE: Open since 1988, 700 Stearns Place has 30 one-and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 520 to 861 square feet, including several wheelchair-accessible units.

One of PAHCS' goals is to encourage and support open and honest communication with you, your family, and your health care team. It is our policy to be open and honest with you and your family by informing you of the potential results of your care, including unexpected results. We encourage you to designate a family spokesperson to help communication with your family and the health care team. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the care you receive. If you have comments, questions, or concerns, please contact us at yourhealth@pahcs.com.