Peggy Wangen is Benedictine Living Community-Crookston’s new Housing Manager at The Summit Assisted Living. Peggy has 44 years of nursing experience in the Crookston community, has a passion for helping others, and strives to make a positive difference in the lives of all that we serve. She believes strongly in Benedictine Crookston’s mission of care with dignity and grace.
Peggy began her nursing career in 1978 as a CNA while attending Northland Community College, she also worked as an EMT while going through nursing school. Once she graduated, she worked as a nurse at both the Northwestern Clinic and Riverview Hospital. She was eager to advance in her nursing career and returned to school in 1983 to obtain her Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
In 1985, Peggy began her employment at Villa St. Vincent, now Benedictine Crookston, where she was employed in various roles, including Director of Nursing. Most recently, Peggy was the Director of Nursing at RiverView Care Center until their closure this past spring.
Peggy is excited to return to Benedictine Crookston and is happy to be back in the caring, Christian environment. Peggy states, “Benedictine Crookston has been my home away from home for the past 38 years. We are blessed here with such an amazing team.”
