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What looked to be a challenging future for the then Rowley Masonic Community (RMC) in Perry, Iowa, is now shining bright as Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes, a CMS five-star rated facility by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In November 2020, Perry Lutheran Homes acquired the assets of RMC, during the COVID-19 pandemic and rebranded the senior living community as Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus.

“I’m incredibly proud of our Perry Lutheran Homes team for this high achievement of excellence. It takes every single department

Every three seconds, somewhere in the world, someone develops dementia. This and other startling facts were eye-opening to one hundred guests at the third annual StepUp Celebrate dinner held at Country Lane Lodge in Adel on October 19. This year’s dinner highlighted the challenges and blessings surrounding dementia.

Board displays names of those currently struggling with or have passed from complications associated with dementia.

Guest speaker, Becky Montgomery, shared her personal story of navigating the journey of her mother’s battle with dementia. Although the journey was difficult, she encouraged others

Perry Lutheran Homes receives four prestigious industry awards from LeadingAge Iowa, an association representing not-for-profit aging services providers. Perry Lutheran Homes Project Deliver the Love was chosen for the 2021 Public Trust award.

The Public Trust award is given to an organization that goes beyond its health service or housing role to advance public trust and confidence by supporting and/or improving the greater community demonstrating the organization’s commitment to mission and social responsibility. Perry Lutheran Homes won the award for helping community members find and form lasting connections with “invisible elders” in the community through their unique creation, Project Deliver the Love.

“Project Deliver the Love is truly an award for the community of Perry. Because of people, congregations, businesses and service organizations in

The Excellence in the Workplace award is given to a program that demonstrates in policy and practice that investing in the staff and workplace environment are critical to the delivery of quality care and services. The winner shall demonstrate innovation in workforce development policies and practices and ensures that all levels of staff obtain training. Perry Lutheran Homes’ StepUp Career Advancement Program won the award for providing a pathway for employees of Perry Lutheran Homes working in any career field or position to earn certifications and degrees through promotion, higher

The Excellence in Leadership award is given to an individual in a significant leadership position who demonstrates leadership actions that enrich and enhance the lives of older adults, is a strong motivator and mentor for others, and has done specific actions that create a supportive team culture. Melissa Gannon, COO and Administrator for Perry Lutheran Homes, won the Excellence in Leadership award based on her dedication to successfully leading Perry Lutheran Homes simultaneously through a pandemic, derecho, and acquisition of a senior living community.

“I was both shocked and honored to

The LeadingAge Iowa Caregiver of the Year award is given to an individual who demonstrated skills, both professional and interpersonal, that exceeded expectations. The award winner has positively affected the quality of life of those served, significantly improved a service or program, and demonstrated a strong and rare commitment to the organization and those served.

Inge Smothers, Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for Perry Lutheran Homes, won the Caregiver of the Year Award for her compassion and joy in going above and beyond meeting residents’ needs.

“Inge is truly amazing at what she

Perry Lutheran Homes has been named one of the best facilities for memory care in the Des Moines area in 2020 by MemoryCare.com. MemoryCare.com, is a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one out of every ten adults over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s. In Des Moines, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 36 percent between 2013 and 2018. As the population continues to age, the demand for high quality Memory Care Communities will also increase.

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Thursday, October 31 was a day to celebrate the community of Perry as a place that is leading the way in valuing, honoring and caring for elder citizens as community members joined Perry Lutheran Homes’ residents, staff and board members past and present for a short program and ice cream social.

Perry Lutheran Homes was the chosen recipient of the LeadingAge Iowa 2019 Public Trust Award for their StepUp Movement. Launched in 2018, this movement which started in Perry is now inspiring others across the state of Iowa, to “Serve Together

Perry Lutheran Homes has been awarded the 2019 Public Trust award for the creation, launch and spread of the StepUp Movement to shine a light on elders living in communities who are lonely, afraid, hungry and forgotten. In addition, Perry Lutheran Homes board member, Bill Van Vliete, was honored with the 2019 Board Member of the Year Award.