by Sam Plaster, State Culture Change Coordinator

In April 2013, I visited The Manor at Elfindale in Springfield.  The Manor is a 100-resident Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing home owned by Vetter Health Services.  Administrator Matthew Gould showed me around and told me how they strive to provide person-centered care in accordance with Vetter Health Services’ mission, vision, and values…to read more and view photos, click here: The Manor at Elfindale

By Sam Plaster, State Culture Change Coordinator

In January 2013, I visited the Silver Spur in St. Louis.  The Silver Spur building was originally a hospital.  Then from the 1940s to the 1970s it served as a rooming house, until it was purchased by the current operators, Arena Manor, Inc.  Silver Spur is a 34-resident assisted living home that serves individuals with mental illness.  Since the home is so small, staff members and residents know each other well… to read more and view photos, please click here: Silver Spur Assisted Living

By Sam Plaster, State Culture Change Coordinator

In January 2013, I visited Les Maisons in St. Louis.  When construction is complete, Les Maisons will be a four-home assisted living community, specializing in dementia care and aging in place.  There are currently two homes operating, Calais Manor and Clermont Manor.  Construction was nearly complete on a third, Lourdes Manor, and ground has been broken for a fourth, Lyon Manor.  Les Maisons is operated by Dolan Residential Care… to read more and view photos, please click here: Dolan

By Sam Plaster, State Culture Change Coordinator

In November 2012, I visited Life Care Center of Waynesville (LCCW), which is a 120-resident Medicare/Medicaid certified skilled nursing home.  In addition to Medicare/Medicaid certification, they have additionally obtained Joint Commission accreditation.   LCCW is operated by Life Care Centers of America, which manages more than 220 skilled nursing homes, sub-acute, and Alzheimer’s Centers in 28 states.  LCCW has been recognized by Life Care Centers of America as “Facility of the Year” for the Central Division, which includes 35 homes in four states.  They were also included in the US News and World Report’s 2012 Best Nursing Home List.  Admission/Marketing Director Dawn Payne showed me around and introduced me to residents and staff.  To read more and view photos, please click here:  Life Care Center of Waynesville