Good Neighbor Home Health Care was founded in 1984 by Sherrie Christensen. She realized that a need existed when her family was struck by a long-term illness, and found no private home care services available in the community. Direct client care and services are provided from this office throughout the Brainerd Lakes area. This service region includes the cities of Brainerd, Baxter, Lakeshore, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Pine River, Backus, Emily, Fifty Lakes, Crosslake, Manhattan Beach, Crosby, Ironton, Deerwood, Garrison, Fort Ripley, and Pillager.

"Many times, the care reaches a level that the family can no longer provide. Good Neighbor Home Health Care can meet this need.  We also provide the family with time and space to earn a living, to relax and to feel secure that their loved one is receiving the utmost care, in their own home."   Sherrie Christensen, Founder

The corporate office is located in Baxter, Minnesota in the north central region of Minnesota.

Please call our office at:(218) 829-9238

or toll free at: (888) 221-5785

"Good Neighbor has a wonderful reputation. They treat their employees with lots of respect, which makes the employees respect their work!"  Laura, HHA

Sherrie J. Christensen 218-829-9238 President/Administrator sherrie@gnhomecare.com Sherrie is the founder and President/Administrator, of Good Neighbor Home Health Care.  Sherrie has an extensive background in home care management.  Her personal experience in caring for her father at home is invaluable and helped her to form the philosophies of Good Neighbor.  Sherrie provides the company with strong leadership and the vision to guarantee the company's success.  She instills in her caregivers the need for customer relationships that exhibit quality personal care, concern and trust while encouraging the support and the independence of the family in their care giving role.

Dale A. Christensen 218-829-9238 Executive Vice President dale@gnhomecare.com Dale's experience includes a long history in home care management and home care operations.  His expertise is in information systems and technology.  Additionally, Dale's previous background in law enforcement has had an important impact on Good Neighbor by helping us each to understand and deal with all types of personalities and circumstances and to respect our differences while maintaining the dignity and character of our clients and employees.

Sara Sunberg 218-829-9238 Chief Financial Officer sara@gnhomecare.com Sara is the Chief Operating Officer of Good Neighbor Home Health Care.  She ias been with Good Neighbor since 1997.  Sara's background in accounting, general business operations and the home care industry guides the company to meet its financial and business goals.

Shannon L. Ramsdell, RN, BA 218-829-9238 Director of Nursing shannon@gnhomecare.com Shannon is the Director of Nursing for Good Neighbor Home Health Care.  Before becoming our DON in 1999, she served as a case manager for Good Neighbor for several years.  Her extensive experience in nursing, home care and case management of home health clients give Shannon the unique talent to combine operational efficiency with the caring and concern that our clients and nursing staff require.  She provides our company with strong leadership and the insight to promote growth and client satisfaction.

Shirley C. Braaten, RN 218-829-9238 Human Resources Director shirley@gnhomecare.com Shirley is Good Neighbor Home Health Care's Human Resources Director.  Shirley has been our HR Director since 1993 and was previously one of our nurse managers.  She came to Good Neighbor with several years experience in an acute care hospital setting and with 14 years experience in caring for the mentally or physically disabled.  She utilizes her expertise in human resource management together with her empathetic nature in effectively managing our caregivers.  Shirley also provides valuable support to our nursing staff with her great knowledge of the rules and regulations that pertain to home care.

Michelle J. Johnson, RN 218-829-9238 RN Case Manager michelle@gnhomecare.c Michelle began her position with Good Neighbor in 1999.  She also manages our Assisted Living program located at the North Star Apartments in Brainerd.  Prior to joining Good Neighbor, she worked in long term care.  Michelle's nursing experience and knowledge enable her to effectively care for her patients in a kind and thorough manner.  Her sweet spirit and compassion allow her to communicate thoroughly with our patients, family members and the health care team.

Bonnie L. Hunter, RN 218-829-9238 RN Case Manager info@gnhomecare.com Bonnie has been an RN Case Manager with Good Neighbor Home Health Care since 1999.  Prior to joining our agency, Bonnie worked in long term and acute care.  She is very devoted to her patients, always going 'above and beyond' to make sure their needs are met.  She works very hard to involve the entire health care team to provide exceptional, holistic care to her patients and their family members.

Joyce M. Popkin, RN, BA 218-829-9238 RN Case Manager info@gnhomecare.com Joyce has been an RN Case Manager with Good Neighbor Home Health Care since 2000.  Prior to joining our agency, Joyce had more than 20 years of nursing experience.  Her background includes caring for medically fragile and vent dependent children, hospice and psychiatric patients of all ages.  Joyce's patience, sense of spirituality and gentle nature enable her to empathize and relate with her patients and their families while providing quality care.  She provides a wealth of knowledge that is very valuable to our team of nurses.

Barbara J. Smude, RN  218-829-9238 RN Case Manager info@gnhomecare.com Barb became a Case Manager for Good Neighbor Home Health Care in January 2006.  Before this, she served as a private duty nurse for Good Neighbor, working with medically fragile children.  Before joining our agency, Barb's experience included home health care and long term care nursing.  Barb is a very compassionate nurse, and brings great enthusiasm to the Good Neighbor team .

Sandy L. Edelbrock, RN 218-829-9238 RN Case Manager info@gnhomecare.com Sandy has been an RN Case Manager with Good Neighbor Home Health Care since 2003.  With more than 25 years of nursing experience in clinic and hospital settings, her background includes caring for pediatric, orthopedic, and chemical dependent patients.  She is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure her patients receive the quality care they expect and deserve.  Sandy plays an active role in advocating for her patients which serves as a great asset to our health care team.

Elizabeth J. Johnson, RN 218-829-9238 RN Case Manager info@gnhomecare.com Betsy has been an RN Case Manager with Good Neighbor Home Health Care since 1995.  In 2003, she began managing the Assisted Living program in the Pequot Lakes area for Good Neighbor as well.  Prior to joining our agency, Betsy had over 25 years of nursing experience.  Her background includes intensive care, medical/surgical nursing, long term care, management and clinic nursing.  She worked many years side by side with numerous local physicians and gained valuable knowledge that is a wonderful resource to our team of nurses.