PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) has been celebrating a special milestone in 2024—its 75th anniversary of serving older adults with care and dignity.

Founded in 1949, PMMA began with a vision to create a compassionate, values-centered home for seniors. This vision was brought to life by Alice Kalb, a 90-year-old widow from central Kansas, who in 1947 appealed to a Presbyterian Church organization to establish a community for seniors and take her in.

Exterior view of Newton Presbyterian Manor, then and now.

Newton Presbyterian Manor opened in 1949 in Newton, Kan. as the organization’s first community. It set the foundation for company’s mission to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

A lot has changed in 75 years. PMMA has grown into a family of 16 senior living communities across Kansas and Missouri, and now including a newly opened campus in Colorado Springs.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, PMMA reinvests all revenue directly back into its communities. This commitment is evident in the many renovations across our campuses, modernizing facilities to meet 21st-century standards. Over the years, accommodations, services, and amenities have been upgraded, care standards have advanced, and our vision of senior living has evolved to better serve our residents.

In an industry where many senior living communities have seen changes in ownership, PMMA remains committed to building lasting relationships.

PMMA has maintained financial stability and a consistent ownership structure, guided by a volunteer board of trustees who ensure that leadership decisions always prioritize residents. This board holds PMMA accountable, upholding the mission and values that define the organization.

That mission and core principles remain steadfast: respecting seniors’ rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; meeting residents’ unique needs; providing compassionate service; serving as a trusted resource; and advocating for seniors.