The Bethany Rest Home was organized in September, 1939 and operated at
607 7th Street South in Fargo for four years.

The Fargo Sanitarium was purchased in 1942 and Bethany moved to that location
at 1333 3rd Avenue South. In 1960, American Lutheran Homes, Inc. was incorporated.

Construction on the present site began in the early 1960s when Bethany Towers I
was built in 1963. An intermediate care facility (now CARES II) opened in 1968.
Bethany Towers II was built in 1979, along with the second nursing facility building
(now CARES I). In 1987 the Mavis Whiting Chapel was dedicated.

Bethany Home Health Care was formed in 1986 and was transitioned to Bethany
Personal Care Services in 2004. Bethany's Foundation was also incorporated in
1986 to provide philanthropic support for Bethany Homes.

A major remodeling of the CARES II building occurred in 1995, and in late 1997
Bethany completed construction of a Memory Care Unit to care for those with
Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia in CARES I. Administrative areas were
also remodeled as part of this project.

In October 2001 Bethany purchased the former Kinder Apartments, located one
block to the north of the "Bethany Block." After renovation in early 2002, the
35-unit facility is being utilized for independent living for seniors.

The Towers I building completed a major renovation in 2003 and Towers II also
received many structural and operational upgrades which were completed early in 2004.

To provide living opportunities in a senior community shaped by Christian values.

To be the region's preeminent provider of senior living services.

We Will:

Bethany employees will perform their duties in accordance with the following principles:

Respect for the resident:
All residents will be treated with dignity, respect and courtesy. Whenever possible,
the beliefs and customs of the residents will be accommodated. Admission, transfer,
referral and discharge decisions regarding residents will be based upon medically
appropriate and legally permissible factors. Residents and/or their representatives
will be provided sufficient information to make informed health care decisions.

Respect for the Bethany Community:
All members of the Bethany Community are entitled to be treated with respect, fairness
and dignity. Conduct which creates a hostile or discriminatory environment will not be
tolerated. In a manner consistent with Bethany's best interest, Bethany will provide
equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals; equitably administer
employment policies and practices; and, when consistent with resident needs,
accommodate religious or moral values of care givers. Confidential personal
information will be released and used only in the manner permitted by Bethany
policies and applicable law.

Fair and honest business practices:
Bethany will utilize billing practices which are clear, accurate and reflect charges for services
actually provided to the resident, third party payors and others financially responsible for
Bethany's charges. Questions or complaints regarding Bethany charges or billing statements
will be resolved according to Bethany's policies or the procedures outlined in payor contracts.
Contracts or arrangements with third parties will be evaluated on the basis of need and merits
of the proposed contract or arrangement. Bethany and the Bethany Community will refrain from
arrangements which are prohibited under state and federal fraud and abuse laws including the
receipt of any inappropriate gifts of value or monetary compensation - i.e., "kickbacks."

Confidentiality of resident and proprietary information:
Bethany recognizes the need to maintain resident and other information in a confidential
manner. Confidential resident information will only be released or accessed in the manner
authorized or permitted by the resident, Bethany policies and applicable state/federal law.
Bethany's own proprietary information will also be treated as confidential and may not be
released without Bethany's consent. The Bethany Community must maintain Bethany's policies
and safeguards to prevent the unauthorized release of the resident and proprietary information.

Honesty and fairness of information provided to the community:
Bethany's communications with the community will be clear and accurate. Marketing and
promotional statements and activities will accurately reflect services available at Bethany
and the appropriate level of Bethany's licensure.

Conflict of interest:
Transactions are to be evaluated on the basis of Bethany's best interests, rather than the
personal interest of any member of the Bethany Community. The Bethany Community must
avoid actual or potential conflicts of interest which can arise in situations where personal
gain or benefit results from a transaction. All members of the Bethany Community who may
receive personal gain or benefit as a result of actions that are in conflict with Bethany interest,
outside of agreed upon compensation paid by Bethany, must disclose the conflict to Bethany
and obtain Bethany's approval prior to participation in the transaction.

Compliance and allegations of violations: Bethany has established a Compliance
Committee to monitor compliance with this Code of Conduct. Allegations of noncompliance
may be reported to any member of the Compliance Committee. Allegations of noncompliance
may also be referred to any Bethany department director or manager. Alleged violations will
be reviewed and appropriate action taken to assure ongoing compliance with this Code of
Conduct. To the extent consistent with Bethany's need to review allegations of noncompliance,
requests for confidentiality will be honored.

Related policies:
Bethany has adopted several related policies and procedures which provide specific guidance
with respect to ethical issues and conduct. For example, guidance may be found in Bethany's
Mission Statement, Personnel Policy Manuals, Administrative Policy & Guidelines Manuals
and individual Departmental Policy and Procedure Manuals. Members of the Bethany Community
should consult with these services for additional guidance.

For more information, or to alert us to a compliance concern, contact us at:
        *Voice Mail: (701) 239-3591
        *Email Address: compliance@bethanyhomes.org