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Meadowlark Hills
Meadowlark Hills
Manhattan, Kansas
History:
In 1974 a group of Manhattan citizens became concerned about the number of retirees who were leaving the area because of a lack of retirement options. These citizens, along with six local churches, spearheaded the effort to create what is now Meadowlark Hills.
Their job was not an easy one. Many others had tried before and had not been successful. Through hard work and sheer determination, they laid the groundwork for one of the finest retirement communities in the state and across the nation.
Since Meadowlark Hills' inception, the organizers were committed to the concept of a continuum of care. Working with this concept, Meadowlark Hills was among the first to design both independent living housing and skilled-nursing accommodations under one roof.
After many years of planning and preparation, Meadowlark Hills opened its doors in 1980 - its residents, many of the same people who had worked so hard to create and build Meadowlark Hills. It is this concept of direct resident involvement that has shaped Meadowlark Hills throughout its history and makes it such a truly special place to live and work. Another reason Meadowlark Hills is distinguished throughout its history is its commitment to responding to the changing needs of the community. During the 1980s a Health Care Center was built and expanded to provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care. Then, in 1985, a Special Care Unit was added to care for those with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Also during the 1980s, an Adult Day Care Program was developed to allow area families to leave a loved one for the day or part of the day with the assurance that nutritious meals, socialization, care, and medications would be provided. In the early 1990's, a Home Health Agency was added to the continuum of care to supplement the growing needs of the residents.
In 2000, we expanded to double the size of independent living, added assisted living and assisted living with memory support, and created the new healthcare household model and eliminated the institutional nursing home.
The creation of these 8 households and a current expansion of cottages are just a part of our vision to expand our possibilities.
Today we are not only serving our own residents, but we are helping others around the world to change the culture of long-term care.
Mission Statement:
Meadowlark Hills is each resident's home. We are committed to enhancing quality of life by nurturing individuality and independence. We are growing value-driven community while leading the way in honoring inherent senior rights and building strong and meaningful relationships with all whose lives we touch.
Our Vision:
A History of Excellence - A Future of Possibilities
Values:
Meadowlark Hills is each resident's home.
Meadowlark Hills is a neighborly community of residents, their families, staff, and other stake holders who share the same values.
Residents' diversity and individuality are recognized and encouraged. All efforts are designed to enhance their enjoyment of life to the highest degree possible.
Each resident's right to privacy is always protected. Social interaction is a choice, not a requirement.
Rules are created, monitored and adjusted, when needed, by joint decisions of residents and staff to make life better for all who live and work at Meadowlark Hills.
There is a strong commitment to build and strengthen the sense of community through support for each other among residents, staff and volunteers.
The most basic way to develop and deliver high quality at Meadowlark Hills is to hold the employees in high esteem.
Our employees must be: committed to being both competent and successful with each other, the residents and other stake holders; committed to growth, personally and organizationally; focused on customer service in their treatment of residents and other employees alike; respected as individuals who are important; and empowered and directed to participate appropriately in all decisions for their work areas.
Meadowlark Hills is recognized as a valued member of the extended community that includes the City of Manhattan, Knasas State University, Riley County, and the entire area it serves.
The community of Meadowlark Hills and its constituents conduct their affairs with integrity, making good stewardship of resources paramount in all of their actions.
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