Walker Methodist

What Walker Methodist does

Walker Methodist, now operating under the brand Vivie, is a faith-based, non-profit senior care organization founded in 1945 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organization delivers a comprehensive continuum of care services to older adults and individuals requiring in-home medical support across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, operating with a workforce of 501-1,000 employees and physical offices in Alexandria and Minnetonka, Minnesota.

The service portfolio spans the full senior care spectrum. Residential offerings include independent senior living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, long-term care, short-term post-acute care, and respite care. Community-based services include home health care (skilled nursing and personal care delivered to residences), hospice care for end-of-life support, and rehabilitation covering physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Ancillary lines include Population Health management programs, Wellness initiatives, and the Pioneer Grill dining venue. In 2025, the organization received Minnesota's Best awards in Speech Therapy (Gold), Hospice Care/In-Home Care/Senior Nursing Facility (Silver), and Physical Therapy/Senior Care Customer Service/55+ Community (Bronze).

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with revenue generated through recurring monthly fees for residential senior living and per-episode billing for home health, hospice, and rehabilitation services. The company markets through its website (vivie.org), blog content, community events, and a careers portal, and supplements direct demand with a structured referral channel from healthcare providers and hospitals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based on level of care, room type, and services required. No AI, machine learning, proprietary technology platforms, or external funding rounds are disclosed in the source data; the company operates as a private non-profit without subsidiaries or a parent organization.

Name

Walker Methodist

Legal name

Vivie

Website

https://walkermethodist.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Walker Methodist, operating as Vivie, is a non-profit senior care organization founded in 1945 serving older adults across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin with a full continuum of residential living, home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and population health services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty CCRCs (e.g., Memory-Care-Focused, Veteran-Focused) (HLADAEAK), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD), Luxury/Resort-Style Independent Living Communities (HLADAAAC), Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) / Virtual CCRC Programs (HLADAEAH)

Keywords

• Senior living services
• Assisted living care
• Memory care services
• Home health care
• Hospice care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Senior Living Residential Services: Revenue from senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a recurring monthly basis
2. Home Health Care Services: In-home medical and non-medical care services provided to patients in their residences
3. Hospice Care Services: End-of-life care services for patients and families
4. Rehabilitation Services: Physical, speech, and occupational therapy rehabilitation services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Walker Methodist (now branded as Vivie) operates a faith-based, non-profit senior living and in-home healthcare organization delivering residential living options (independent senior living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, short-term care, respite care) and community-based care services (hospice, home health care, rehabilitation therapy, population health management, and wellness programs) to older adults across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Revenue is generated on a recurring monthly basis through residential service agreements and ongoing home health and hospice care contracts.

Product overview

Vivie (formerly associated with Walker Methodist) is a senior living and in-home care organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and community-based services across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. The company's offerings include Senior Living (independent and assisted living), Memory Care for dementia patients, Long-Term Care, Short-Term Care, and Respite Care as living options. In-home services comprise Home Health Care bringing medical and personal care to patients' residences, Hospice Care for end-of-life support, and Rehab services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Additional services include Population Health management programs and Wellness initiatives. The organization operates dining venues through Pioneer Grill and provides support services for bill payment, employee resources, and provider referrals. Vivie has been recognized with multiple MNBest awards for Speech Therapy, Hospice Care, Physical Therapy, and Senior Care Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Living Independent living options designed for seniors who want an active lifestyle with community amenities and minimal assistance.
• Assisted Living Living options providing daily assistance with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while promoting independence.
• Memory Care Specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, featuring secure environments and tailored support programs.
• Long-Term Care Ongoing care services for individuals who need extended support with daily activities and medical needs.
• Short-Term Care Temporary care services for individuals recovering from illness, surgery, or hospitalization with a goal of returning home.
• Respite Care Short-term relief care for primary caregivers, providing temporary support for their loved ones in a safe environment.
• Hospice Care Compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with terminal illnesses.
• Home Health Care In-home medical and personal care services bringing skilled nursing, therapy, and assistance directly to patients' residences.
• Rehab Rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help individuals regain independence and function.
• Population Health Health management programs focused on improving outcomes for specific patient populations through coordinated care and preventive strategies.
• Wellness Health and wellness programs designed to keep seniors active, engaged, and connected through fitness, social activities, and holistic well-being initiatives.
• Pioneer Grill Dining venue at Vivie locations offering meals and social dining experiences for residents and visitors.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Presbyterian Homes & Services: Minnesota-based nonprofit senior living organization offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home- and community-based services across the Upper Midwest — directly comparable geographic and service footprint to Vivie/Walker Methodist.
• Ecumen: Minnesota-headquartered nonprofit provider of senior housing, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice — competing head-to-head with Vivie in many of the same Upper Midwest geographies.
• Cassia: Nonprofit (formerly Augustana Care) operating independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation across Minnesota and surrounding states — closely aligned mission, structure, and service mix to Walker Methodist.
• Benedictine Health System: Faith-based nonprofit sponsor of senior living, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care communities across the Upper Midwest, with operating presence overlapping Vivie's footprint.
• Sholom Home: Minneapolis-based nonprofit Jewish senior care provider offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice, and home care — directly comparable to Walker Methodist in the Twin Cities market with similar faith-rooted, nonprofit positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities nationally — comparable service categories but for-profit and at far greater scale than Vivie.
• Amedisys: National home health and hospice provider with significant scale — overlapping with Vivie's home health and hospice service lines as a broad incumbent competitor across the same operating geographies.
• Encompass Health: Largest U.S. operator of inpatient rehabilitation facilities and a home health/hospice segment — directly relevant as a rehab comparison and a broad incumbent in adjacent senior care services.
• Chemed (VITAS Healthcare): VITAS is the largest U.S. hospice provider, under Chemed Corp — broad incumbent comparable to Vivie's hospice business line at national scale.
• Addus HomeCare: Personal care and home health services provider serving elderly and disabled populations across multiple states — comparable to Vivie's home health and personal care offerings but at broader geographic scale and for-profit structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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