Riverwood Healthcare Center

About Us

Riverwood Healthcare Center is an independent, fully integrated health system with three primary care clinics and a highly acclaimed critical access hospital. Offering our patients all private hospital rooms, a deluxe birthing center and state-of-the-art ICU along with a Level III Trauma Center.

We are proud of our partnerships and the ability to provide an incredible variety of services to our patients, from the comfort of their local community – Cardiology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, OB/GYN, Urology, Neck/Back and Spine, Behavioral Health, Oncology – all with a patient-centered, team approach to care.  

Our Community

Live where everyone else vacations! 

Riverwood Healthcare Center is located in a beautiful setting in Minnesota’s Northwoods and Up North Lake Country. Our community is known for its core values, hard work, willingness to help a neighbor and safe environment to raise a family. With several hundred lakes and several scenic rivers (Mississippi, Ripple, Rice) within Aitkin County, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing are just some of the world-class recreational activities to be enjoyed.

Scenic forests harbor excellent hunting, as well as trails for biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.  Nationally recognized mountain biking trails allow for hours of adventure and challenge on the trails.  Championship-level golf courses and specialty shopping abound along with a variety of cultural and entertainment venues. You will find a community where your children’s education is a top priority, with opportunities for the arts, athletics, and other extracurricular activities.

• Located just two hours north of Minneapolis – St. Paul  
• Rich variety of local businesses  
• Strong public education K-12 school system with enriched, advanced placement and honors programs available  
• Exceptional opportunities for the arts, athletics, and other extracurricular activities

Who Are We?

MISSION         To improve health by providing high-quality, compassionate and personalized care

VISION            The region’s preferred health system providing exceptional, high-value care

VALUES           Integrity, Compassion, Adaptability, Respect, Excellence...with JOY

As employees of Riverwood Healthcare Center, we believe there is no higher responsibility than to provide and ensure high-quality care.  We work to create a supportive and caring environment for our patients, customers, and co-workers.  We know it takes each of us to make a difference. Above all, we will strive for excellence by consistently doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.