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...
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...
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....
The LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Thanks You for Supporting #GivingTuesday
We raised over $4,000 yesterday in 24 hours to provide scholarships to caregivers in our membership. The generosity of our donors is outstanding and shows support for caregivers in one of the most critical...
Sharing Their Lives Two Pages at a Time
The passing years and a lifetime of experiences can make a person reflective. With the right prompts and themes, those reflections can carry more meaning and energy than one might expect.
That was the experience...
Pam Hermon Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Lakeview Village in Lenexa
Mary Schworer Lakeview Village COO is retiring this month after 10 plus years of service at Lakeview Village. She has worked in the industry for 40 plus years. Lakeview Village would like to thank her...
Mount St. Mary in Wichita Receives Zero Deficiency Survey
Mike Rajewski and team would like to announce zero deficiencies on their most recent annual survey. They are beyond thrilled. Congrats to everyone on the team who made it happen and we hope you...
Asbury Park in Newton Changes Ownership
On November 23rd, Asbury Park Retirement Community announced that they sold their assets and operations to Paramount Community Living and Rehab, Inc. Read the release.
Bluestem Communities Welcomes Fundraiser for McPherson PACE
Bluestem PACE of McPherson has welcomed Sheryl Dossett as a new Fund Advancement officer overseeing fundraising operations for the non-profit senior care center.
Dossett comes to Bluestem with professional experiences and connections across a variety...
Bluestem Communities Recognized for Outstanding Care in National Ratings
Bluestem Communities’ long-term care campuses – Schowalter Villa in Hesston and Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton – both earned national awards for nursing homes for 2020-21.
Schowalter Villa was awarded the Best Nursing Homes...