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 and Level I Heart Attack Hospital through our partnership with Minneapolis Heart Institute and Abbott Northwestern.  

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, Oncology – all with a patient-centered, team approach to care.  

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

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.