What’s on Our Mind

Veterans, their spouses and widows are invited to Manor of the Plains for pie and homemade ice cream from 3 to 4 p.m. November 11 at 200 Campus Drive.“We appreciate their service,” said John Van Hook, executive director. “It’s an honor to serve our area veterans, their spouses and widows each year and remember their sacrifice.”Come and enjoy cherry and blueberry pie, homemade ice cream and fellowship.RSVP to Kurt Lampe, marketing director, at 620-225-1928 or [email protected]  Read More...

Robyn Pike has been taking care of the residents at Manor of the Plains for more than 20 years. Marketing Director Kurt Lampe sat down with Robyn to inquire what she could offer about staying in one place for 20 years, and absolutely loving her job. Robyn’s first answer was, “I just love taking care of people.   Read More...

Last spring, Lisa Flick, dining services director, hired some members of the Dodge City Red Demons football team to work in dining services at Manor of the Plains.Junior Lopez, Amari Bently, Cedric Rosales and De Jon Delgado (shown above) worked at Manor of the Plains in dining services.To support these players, a group of Manor of the Plains residents enjoyed one of the first home games this season and then took a picture with a few of the players from the Dodge City Red Demons Football Team.   Read More...

John Van Hook, a senior living administrator with more than 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the new executive director of Manor of the Plains.“I am very eager to use my experience and skills in optimizing resident care and building positive employee relations at Manor of the Plains,” said Van Hook.In his most recent position, prior to accepting his position with Manor of the Plains, he served as the executive director of Trinity Manor in Dodge City from May 2014 to Sept...  Read More...

By Kurt Lampe, marketing directorPMMA Regional Marketing Director, Jenni Jones, sent me a text early one morning and said that she was bringing Jean Hamilton, a resident from the Salina Presbyterian Manor, with her on her visit to Manor of the Plains. Jenni is based at her home near Brookville, Kan., and Salina is just a short ways away. Jean loves to quilt and just wanted to go along for the ride.Jenni picked up Jean at 7 a.m., and they arrived at Manor of the Plains at 10 a.m., after five road...  Read More...