Members’ Off-Label Antipsychotic Medication Use Down
Many LeadingAge Kansas member nursing homes have made great progress in reducing long-stay resident off-label antipsychotic medication use. 44 members have achieved below 10%, a significant change from 30 members in 2017. As you...
Riverview Estates Receives 2nd Zero-Deficiency in a Row
Congrats to Courtney Baily and the team at Riverview Estates in Marquette on their second consecutive zero-deficiency survey. We are thrilled for you and hope you celebrate big!
“Grant-A-Palooza” for SunPorch of Smith County
SunPorch of Smith County was recently awarded four grants. Their SCSB Charitable Trust grant was for recumbent bike that has arrived and is now set up in the salon in their Assisted Living household. The...
Larksfield Place Health Care Center Announces New Administrator
Larksfield’s 5-star health care center has a new Administrator. Larksfield Place Retirement Community proudly introduces Karen Wilkerson as Health Care Center Administrator.
Ms. Wilkerson has over 25 years of management experience and has been a...
Sandstone Heights Celebrates 2 Consecutive Zero Deficiency Surveys
Congratulations to Todd Schlosser, Elizabeth Swinny and the entire team at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River on their recent zero deficiency survey. This makes back-to-back zero deficiency surveys for the organization. They...
Topeka Presbyterian Manor to Undergo Renovation Project
On Jan. 16th, Topeka Presbyterian Manor and Harbin Construction kicked off a $1.6 million renovation project.
Work on the 17-acre senior living campus will include a redesign and remodel of the main entrance, common areas,...
Protection Valley Manor Christmas Fun
The Resident Annual Christmas Party, complete with Santa (a resident of Protection Valley Manor) and his elves, was held at Protection Valley Manor on December 14th.
The Staff of Protection Valley Manor worked hard all...
Todd Pickerell Joins Aldersgate Village Team
The team at Aldersgate Village is pleased to announce that Todd Pickerell joined the Aldersgate Village team in Topeka as Director of Plant Operations Maintenance/Independent Living. Pickerell will oversee renovations, capital projects and general maintenance...
Welcome Two New Members to LeadingAge Kansas
We are pleased to welcome two new organizations into the LeadingAge Kansas family.
Hospice Services of Northwest Kansas in Phillipsburg. Sandy Kuhlman is the Executive Director.
Enterprise Estates Nursing Center in Enterprise. Pamela Black...
Spearville Senior Living Campaign Begins; Feist Donation Announced
The next big step in taking the plans of Spearville Senior Living Inc. (SSL) from the drafting table to reality is now underway.
The “Caring for Our Elders” capital campaign begins in earnest this month,...
Heroes in Aging Spotlight: Erin Peterson
Erin enjoys serving others and being a CNA at Good Samaritan Society of Parsons is one way she can give back.
Read Erin's Story
Interested in nominating someone to be a Hero in Aging? Here is...