Bluestem Gala Set for Early November
Bluestem Communities will host one of its most popular events, the Bluestem Gala, on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, at 6:30 PM at the Meridian Center in Newton. Doors open at 5:45 PM.
The Bluestem Gala is...
New Director of Nursing at Pleasant View Home
Pleasant View Home is delighted to share wonderful news. They have recently hired a new Director of Nursing, Lorie Scherbarth. We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to her as she joins the...
Tallgrass Creek Hosts Prom Night
A Junior-Senior Prom at Tallgrass Creek retirement community brought about 30 students from Blue Valley North High School and nearly 125 retirees together on the dance floor. Learn more.
Lakeview Village Makes the Good List in the Kansas City Star
Lakeview Village Retirement Community was highlighted in a recent article in the Kansas City Star titled Looking for a nursing home? Here’s how to separate the good from the bad. Our own Rachel Monger was...
92-Year-Old Volunteer Pianist Betty Hanson is Lifting Spirits and Sparking Smiles
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“It makes their heart swell and if they’re down, it makes them feel better,” said Hanson.
Hanson has been playing music at Good Samaritan Society in Parsons for the past 13 years.
She says...
Bluestem PACE to Celebrate Grand Opening of Hutchinson Location
Bluestem PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) will celebrate the grand opening of the its new location in Hutchinson on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, from 3 to 5 PM. Bluestem PACE – Hutchinson...
US News Names Topeka Presbyterian Manor High Performing in Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation
Topeka Presbyterian Manor is on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes 2020 list, earning recognition as a High Performing skilled nursing community for those in long-term care and in short-term rehabilitation....
Hello to our New LeadingAge Kansas Members
LeadingAge Kansas is so thankful for our members and loves welcoming the new folks who join our membership.
Loryn Utech is now the DON at Via Christi Village Ridge. You can email her at lorrayne.utech@ascension.org.Gayla Clark...
Shout Out to Our New Member Employees
LeadingAge Kansas is so thankful to have the opportunity to serve our members and welcome new employees along the way.
Katie Agresti, Interim DON – Cedar Village LTC (katiea@nchospital.org)Heather Germann, Administrator – Park Villa Nursing...
Trask Named Executive Director at Newton Presbyterian Manor
Emily Trask has been appointed as the new executive director of Newton Presbyterian Manor. Trask has served as human resource director at the Newton senior living community since October 2017.
“We are fortunate to have...
Pine Village Sends Jim Huxman Off With a Zero Deficiency Survey
Jim Huxman is officially retired from his tenure at Pine Village in Moundridge. As a great sendoff, Shelby Shaw, Jenna Lehman and team celebrated a zero deficiency survey. Congrats to all.
Protection Valley Manor Hosts Annual Fireworks Display for Community
The Staff of Protection Valley Manor in Protection provide an annual “Fireworks Display” for the residents and the local community on July 4th. Residents enjoyed watermelon, popsicles, snap pops, sparklers and lemonade while enjoying...