Anne Carlsen Center Replacement Facility

The Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown, North Dakota, stands as a beacon of hope and support for individuals with developmental disabilities or delays. With a mission to improve lives, the center provides a comprehensive range of services, including therapy, adaptive equipment, education, and living arrangements tailored for individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs. This commitment positions the Anne Carlsen Center at the forefront of innovation, offering unique programs, creative therapies, and advanced assistive technologies that profoundly impact lives. The newly developed and refurbished spaces are essential in advancing their mission of supporting children across North Dakota.

The replacement facility represents a significant milestone, emerging as a vital hub for care and education for disabled children from across the state. Spanning approximately 110,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art center is strategically located just east of Jamestown Regional Medical Center, with easy access from Interstate 94. Upon completion, the facility will provide comprehensive support for 34 individuals—24 with complex medical needs and 10 with behavioral challenges.

Designed to enhance the center's capabilities, the new facility features specialized spaces that include:

• Therapy Areas: Spaces dedicated to physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

• Aquatic Therapy: A pool with a movable floor, offering customizable depths to meet diverse therapeutic needs.

• Education Building: Innovative classrooms tailored to specialized learning programs.

• Residential Units: Comfortable, accessible living arrangements to support individual needs.

• Support Facilities: Administration offices, kitchen areas, and dedicated staff spaces.

The project construction team, led by Mortenson, played a pivotal role in delivering this cutting-edge facility. Their close collaboration with the Anne Carlsen Center ensured the design met the unique needs of its residents—right down to details like appropriate door widths and other accessibility enhancements—while aligning with the center’s programming and operational goals.

Anne Carlsen’s unwavering commitment to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities shines through in this new facility and the renovation of existing spaces. These advancements underscore the center’s dedication to innovation, creating a brighter, more inclusive future for children and families across North Dakota.