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Elder Care
Jul 22, 2025

MHA Nation opens assisted living center for elders in Parshall


July 22, 2025

The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the Heritage Place Lucky Mound Assisted Living Center in the Parshall Segment of the Fort Berthold Reservation.

According to the event announcement, the center includes 20 congregate-style units, gardens and cultural therapeutic spaces. It also features community areas and rooms dedicated to health and education services. The project reflects MHA Nation’s stated commitment to provide safe and supportive environments for elders. The celebration included remarks from MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox, a presentation by the MHA Nation Color Guard from VFW Post 9061 and a performance by the Thunder Butte Singers. The center is located at 3 Nokota Drive in Parshall, North Dakota.

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