Bluestem PACE to Open New Location With Services for Seniors in Hutchinson
Bluestem PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) of McPherson, will expand its services by opening an alternative care site in Hutchinson in spring of 2021.
The PACE program, which partners with individuals aged...
Kidron Bethel Village Receives No Deficiencies in State COVID-19 Procedures Survey
Kidron Bethel Village received a visit from a Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services surveyor on November 10th to asses infection control and COVID-19 procedures within the facility. The life plan community received...
Meadowlark Hills Announces Temporary Closure of Satellite Facility
As of Thursday, Nov. 12th, Meadowlark temporarily closed its Manhattan Home Plus location, Meadowlark Scenic House, located on Scenic Drive.
The healthcare system remains under intense staffing pressure due to the current COVID-19 pandemic situation....
Kidron Bethel Village Launches Capital Campaign with Benefits for Whole Community
Kidron Bethel Village, a Bluestem Community, announces the public launch of a $3.5 million capital campaign that will provide benefits and expanded services to both its residents and the broader community.
Kidron was awarded a...
Congratulations to Crystal Packard
Crystal Packard, LeadingAge Kansas Board Chair and Administrator of the Good Samaritan Society in Parsons was selected for the 2021 Class of LeadingAge National Academy. Congratulations Crystal!
Spearville Senior Living One Step Closer to Reality
The USDA is providing a $4M loan to Spearville Senior Living Inc. in Ford County to help construct of a new senior living facility in Spearville. The facility will have one 12 unit skilled...
Wishing Greg Lohkamp a Happy Retirement
Our best wishes to Greg Lohkamp, long-time Administrator at Caritas Center in Wichita, as he retires after 26 years in the field of aging services.
KC Wolf Brings Cheer to Seniors
KC Wolf was the star of a parade Thursday to bring cheer to seniors at 13 nursing homes. Watch the video.
SunPorch of Dodge City Earns a Perfect Score Once Again
For the second time this year, SunPorch of Dodge City has earned the top rating in a state of Kansas Targeted Infection Control/COVID-19 Focused survey.
Zero deficiencies were found during the onsite surveys that focused...
Schowalter Villa Receives Zero Deficiencies
Schowalter Villa, a Bluestem Community in Hesston, Kansas completed a second Targeted Infection Control / COVID-19 Focused Survey on 10/14/20. This survey was again deficiency free. Congrats to the entire team on this achievement!
Bluestem Communities Launches Giving Initiative to Meet Senior Care Needs
With fundraising events canceled amidst the pandemic, Bluestem Communities is getting creative with its fundraising efforts to close out the 2020 year. The non-profit organization launched the Double Your Impact, Double Your Gift initiative,...
Shepherds Center Survey News
The Shepherd’s Center in Cimarron recently had their 2nd Infection Control Survey and received zero deficiencies. Congratulations to the entire team on this accomplishment!