Vista Prairie Communities’ Post

Exciting News from Vista Prairie Communities! We are delighted to announce the expansion of our Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds senior living community in Alexandria, MN, with the addition of Memory Care and Care Suites! This exciting development follows our acquisition of the adjacent property, formerly known as Diamond Willow. Memory Care: Specialized support for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Care Suites: Comfortable settings for residents needing higher levels of medical attention and daily assistance. At Vista Prairie Communities, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents through our Aspire – Life on Purpose™ Lifestyle Model, ensuring meaningful and fulfilling lives. “We are thrilled to expand our Windmill Ponds community and enhance service offerings,” said Jim Bettendorf, President and CEO of Vista Prairie Communities. “This acquisition allows us to provide even better care and support for our residents, creating a more comprehensive and inclusive environment.” For more information or to schedule a tour of our expanded community, please contact us at 320-298-4095 or [email protected]. #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #CareSuites #VistaPrairie #LifeOnPurpose #SeniorCare 

Vista Prairie Communities is excited to announce we have secured financing for our upcoming Vista Prairie at Eagle Pointe Senior Living Community in St. Francis! This beautiful community will feature 134 apartments: 59 Independent Living, 43 Assisted Living, 24 Memory Care, and 8 Care Suites. Set to open in late fall 2025, our Vista Prairie at Eagle Pointe will offer a range of amenities, including an Outdoor Gazebo, Beauty/Barber Salon, Bistro, Covered Porch, Sunroom, Club Lounge, Community Room/Theatre, Underground Parking, Restaurant-Style Dining, Wellness Center, and Exercise Equipment with Daily Programs. A huge thank you to the City of St. Francis, its Staff, City Council, Mayor, Developer EDI, Pope Design Group, and Bauer Design Build, Piper Sandler & Co., Pace Loan Group, Sunrise Bank, Central Bank, Village Bank, Center Bank, Sentry Bank, Star Bank. Their collaboration and commitment have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life. Together, we are creating a vibrant and supportive environment where seniors can thrive by experiencing our Aspire – Life on Purpose™ Lifestyle Model. Living up to our Mission, Eagle Pointe will be a community filled with Joy. We can't wait to welcome our future residents! For more information call: 763-297-3717. #SeniorLiving #Community #VistaPrairieCommunities #NewDevelopment #StFrancis

Vista Prairie Communities is excited to welcome our new Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Lisa Ambli, to the team! Lisa brings over two decades of experience in strategic marketing and sales leadership. She is experienced in developing and implementing marketeting strategies that drive brand recognition and revenue growth, all while staying focused on the mission and improving lives of seniors. Welcome Lisa!

New name, same great care! Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows is now Vista Prairie at NORTH POINTE! We are so excited to celebrate our North Mankato, MN community's new name...but that's not all. Vista Prairie at North Pointe will now be offering an INDEPENDENT LIVING option! Feel free to stop into the Open House on Friday, May 10. You can come in for breakfast and the ribbon-cutting ceremony with Greater Mankato Growth from 8:00-10:00am or later in the day for entertainment, snacks, and refreshments from 2:00-4:00pm. Questions? Contact Kim Hanson at [email protected] | 507-873-4305 | 2135 Lor Ray Drive North Mankato MN 56003 #NorthPointe #VPCProud #vistaprairiecommunities #independentliving #assistedliving #MankatoMN #NorthMankatoMN

Thank you to all of our elected officials who support the work of our industry in caring for seniors and their families.

Vista Prairie Communities leadership teams are proud to attend the Annual LeadingAge Minnesota Institute this week to learn, connect, and ignite new ideas on how we better serve seniors and their families. 🏆 We are MOST proud to announce that our caregiver of 19 years, Judy Wolner, of Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates has been awarded LeadingAge Minnesota's highest honor and award, Caregiver of the Year for the state of Minnesota. “Judy knows no bounds in her commitment to caring for others. Her presence radiates a special energy that is felt by everyone fortunate enough to meet her,” said Kacey Kasel, Executive Director. “Everyone at Goldfinch Estates extends heartfelt gratitude to Judy for her loving care and devoted service.” #CaregiverOfTheYear #HeartOfGold #StarsAmongUs #VistaPrairieCommunities #VPCProud #AspiretoBeLikeJudy Learn more about Judy's story: https://lnkd.in/gph6m_Zi

As the New Year approaches, Vista Prairie Communities' support office would like to thank to our staff, residents and their families, as well as our community partners for the journey we have all had together this year in fulfilling our mission. We served over 1,000 older adults throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Ohio, welcomed our Vista Prairie at Ridgeway's two communities in New Ulm to our team, we had 3 community renovations and launched our Aspire - Life on Purpose™ lifestyle model. Just to name a few of the highlights. We look forward to a wonderful 2024 ahead filled with growth, connections, and serving many more individuals in our joy-filled communities. Have a happy and safe New Year's Eve!

Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Vista Prairie Communities is dedicated to providing support, resources, and a helping hand to family caregivers in need. We know just how challenging it can be to find the right care at the right time. 📩 https://lnkd.in/deDeA8zK You can also find resources on our website as well if you're not ready to talk. https://lnkd.in/dT49XYPe #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #VistaPrairieCommunities #CaregiverSupport