From the Heartland to the Headlines: Wesley Towers Shines Nationwide
Wesley Towers is proud to announce that they have received recognition from US News and World Reporting under the following categories: Best Nursing Homes, Long Term Care, and Best Nursing Homes, Short-Term Rehab. Be...
Judy’s Opus
The story of a woman who held onto her music with the help of a crescendo of care.
The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City was named 2016 National Champion at the American Legion...
Aldersgate Village Receives Minor Deficiencies on Survey
Hats off to Mapu Lemanua and the entire team at Aldersgate Village in Topeka on their most recent state survey. They received 5 minor deficiencies. Unofficial reports tell us that this is the best...
Welcome to LeadingAge Kansas
We have a couple of new individuals at LeadingAge Kansas Member organizations. Please join us in welcoming them!
Amanda Atkisson has been named the new administrator at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton. Welcome back to...
Chef Torrey Hill Wins Tallgrass Creek’s Chef Cook-Off
Executive Director Jean Landreville judges Chef Andy’s dish (photo by Jenifer Gray).
Chef Torrey Hill won the title Master Chef and a $50 gift certificate by winning a Chef Cook-Off held in the Bistro at...
Bethesda Home Hires Marci Heidebrecht
Marci Heidebrecht recently took over as Human Resources Director at Bethesda Home in Goessel. She was formerly at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro for many years. Congratulations on the new position, Marci!
We Love to Hear Your Good News
LeadingAge Kansas wants to highlight the good things in your organization. We welcome press releases, or a paragraph write up of the exciting things going on in your building or community. Send as much...
Evergreen Resident Honored by Marine Corps
Evergreen Community of Johnson County in Olathe resident, John O’Leary, celebrated his 100th birthday on December 23, 2016. The U.S. Marines Twitter page acknowledged retired Marine 1st Lt. O’Leary’s birthday with a post on December 28,...
Tallgrass Creek Residents Honor Seven Student Employees
Seven student employees were honored by Tallgrass Creek retirement community residents, who raised $37,000 for this year’s Scholarship Program to help them attend college. Each student will receive up to $625 a semester for...
Welcome New Member Employees
Linda Christ has been named the new MDS Coordinator at St. Luke Living Center in Marion.
Becky Setser has been named the new Director of Wellness & Aquatics for Pine Village in Moundridge. Read...
Leonardville Nursing Home Featured in Latest PEAK 2.0 Publication
Congratulations to the team at Leonardville Nursing Home on being featured in the latest PEAK 2.0 newsletter. The team thought they were doing person-centered care, but a further examination of their practices revealed that...
Wallace County Care Center Hosts Barn Dance
Residents, staff, and families enjoyed a Barn Dance in Sharon Springs. The Dining Room was transformed to a barn atmosphere and music chosen by the residents was played. Staff and family members joined in...