Leading the way in person-centered health care
At 90 years old, Butch Mosiman no longer has to wake with the sunrise like he did in all those years of working the land and cattle on the farm. Now he wakes when he chooses and enjoys a slow-paced morning of breakfast and conversation with friends, and he’s just fine with that.
“They give me really good care here, and I’m grateful for that,” said Mosiman, a Kidron Bethel Village health care resident.
Health care at Bluestem Communities – what has been known traditionally as long-term nursing care – is not a one-size-fits-all routine, but rather a person-centered model of care. It’s a philosophy that honors residents’ individuality – replacing packaged routines with compassion, choice and a renewed sense of home, and redefining what it means to age with dignity and grace.
Each of the life plan campuses in the Bluestem Communities network – The Cedars in McPherson, Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton, and Schowalter Villa in Hesston – offer unique services and amenities designed to make residents feel comfortable, supported and at home.
“Our approach goes beyond traditional long-term care by focusing on individualized experiences that promote wellness, dignity and joy,” said Shelby McCauley, Kidron Bethel Village Director of Nursing.
Some of the services offered at each of the health care locations are on-site therapy and rehabilitation services, engaging life enrichment activities, wellness programs tailored to different abilities and interests, restaurant-style or family-style dining with nutritious, freshly prepared meals, and cozy community spaces where residents and families can gather, relax and connect.
Memory care is also of special focus, including a dedicated memory care living area at The Cedars, and accreditation in the award-winning Comfort Matters dementia care program at Kidron Bethel Village and Schowalter Villa.
While each location also fosters intergenerational connections with a variety of ages from infants to college students, a hallmark of Schowalter Villa is its close partnership with the Hesston Intergenerational Child Development Center, which is connected to both health care and assisted living neighborhoods. This unique relationship allows residents and young children to interact naturally each day through shared programs and spontaneous moments of connection, bringing joy and energy to campus life.
Bluestem Communities has established itself as a leader in the senior care industry by demonstrating excellence in care and compliance. The original members of the Bluestem Communities organization – Kidron Bethel Village and Schowalter Villa – have regularly achieved successful regulatory surveys, including deficiency-free results. Both campuses also hold the highest five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which was developed to help consumers, their families and caregivers compare long-term care services more easily.
“The five-star ratings that we have with CMS and others reflect our commitment to exceptional quality and care,” said Jeff Ritcha, Schowalter Villa Executive Director.
Since affiliation with The Cedars, Bluestem Communities leadership and nursing staff have spent a great deal of time with counterparts at The Cedars evaluating the elements that result in top-tier results and educating them on the processes and procedures that have been found to be successful at Kidron Bethel Village and Schowalter Villa.
It’s clear that Bluestem Communities views success in health care through residents who live with choice, meaning and purpose. Together we strive to nurture not only physical health, but also emotional, social and spiritual well-being – creating an environment where every individual can truly live well.