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State honors Presbyterian Manor communities for empowering residents

The state of Kansas recently honored two Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities for their high level of achievement in empowering residents. Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor and Newton Presbyterian Manor received a PEAK award from the Kansas Department on Aging. The PEAK award, Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas, distinguishes the communities as leaders in the state.

Secretary of Aging Shawn Sullivan and Marc Kessinger

PEAK awards recognize retirement communities for improvements relating to increased resident control, environment, local community support and staff encouragement. Secretary of Aging Shawn Sullivan visited each community to present their awards.

Sullivan cited specific positive changes at each location, including greater participation of residents allowing for more control and self-determination, and using technology such as wireless call lights and touchscreen computers in Arkansas City; and remodeling that allows for a small number of residents in “household” settings and cross-training employees so they can meet residents’ needs more quickly in Newton.

“I know that leading a community through the journey toward person-centered care is a difficult process,” Sullivan said. “I commend you on the great progress you have made and for the commitment you have to serving your elders within the person-centered model.”

Both PMMA communities honored this year have received previous PEAK awards, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor in 2005, and Newton Presbyterian Manor in 2006. They submitted the lengthy application and answered questions during a KDOA verification team visit.

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