Week of January 7th

Word came last week of the passing of Rev. Bill Shook, retired long time administrator of Prairie Homestead and American Baptist Estates in Wichita. We extend our sympathy to daughter Diane Hull, current Administrator...

That concern is surely legitimate as we face not only our own mortality, but the oncoming rush of approximately 74 million aging baby boomers, 28 million of whom are expected to live long enough...

National Day Calendar™ is the authoritative source for fun, unusual and unique National Days. They track nearly 1,500 National Days, National Weeks and National Months. Whether you want to celebrate your favorite mail carrier...

2018 saw the most comprehensive revamping of the Five Star Quality Rating System since 2015. All three domains were updated. The quality measure domain changes include a new short-stay pressure ulcer quality measure that replaces the pressure...

Having trouble with Medicaid Application cases? You are not alone. Have the case number/s handy and contact Yvonne at Maximus. Office phone: 785-338-4917. Cell: 479-518-1672. Email yvonnercase@maximus.com. Please cc Rachel rachel@lwadingagekansas.org so we have a feel for volume and type of...

Quality Metrics is a member benefit and can be accessed HERE. The Five-Star Analysis Report is a member benefit and member organizations with nursing homes are provided with a quarterly email link to the report...

Written by Charlotte Rathke, LGV Administrator As we celebrate our service to the community and the many people we have been blessed to serve the past 40 years, we launch a fundraising campaign, Celebrate 40...

It took 102 years, but Hattie Long finally made it to a KU basketball game. She's a Jayhawks super fan, yet, she never thought she'd make the pilgrimage to "The Phog." "I just liked to...

Hats off to Courtney Bailey and the entire team at Riverview Estates in Marquette on their recent zero deficiency survey.  According to Bailey, this is the first zero deficiency survey that the organization has...

KMH recently announced that they have hired Scott Heinrichs as their new CFO. Welcome Scott and we look forward to working with you!

LeadingAge Kansas has convened a diverse group of individuals to help revise the current CNA curriculum. The group includes providers, instructors, community/tech colleges, KDADS HOC representatives and provider associations. The goal of the group...

HUD recently issued HUD Contingency Plan Memo with some additional information regarding the Partial Government Shutdown.   The most relevant portion concerning payment follows here (we’ll post the memo online shortly so you can see the whole...