Rock Creek Senior Living

04/01/2026

🌱Bloom into wellness 💐
We welcomed April, with our Wellness Wednesday event!

Our Nurse Janet, brought us delicious homemade pear butter from her pear tree, strawberry and peach jams too! Residents couldn’t just pick one so they tried them all! 😋

We planted our own Zinnia flower seeds in little pots and now we’re patiently waiting to see what colors they’ll turn out to be! 🌼🌸

03/31/2026

Good Bye March, you were so good to us! 💚

Dear April,
We are ready for ya! 🌷

03/31/2026

At Rock Creek Senior Living, appreciation is celebrated all week long. From themed days to resident-led celebrations, gratitude is shared in ways that bring everyone together.

Read more:
https://rockcreekankeny.com/blog/employee-appreciation-rock-creek-senior-living/

Rock Creek Senior Living celebrates Employee Appreciation Day with themed events, games, and resident recognition, honoring team members who make a difference daily.

03/30/2026

This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri.

Elizabeth and Charlie explain the empathic communication approach of "Validation Therapy." Examples are provided, shifting the dynamic of caregiving from confrontation to collaboration.

Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.

This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cott...

03/30/2026

Tomorrow's weekly support group has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

03/29/2026

In honor of Mom and Pop Small Business Day, Janet, our Interim Wellness Director is celebrating Ankeny Animal Health Clinic!

Here’s what she had to say: Thanks for being a part of Ankeny! Everyone is always so kind and happy. You can tell that they truly love what they do.

03/29/2026

In honor of Mom and Pop Small Business Day, Tia, our Business Office Director is celebrating The Attic Inc.!

Here’s what she had to say: I absolutely love shopping at The Attic! It’s my favorite thing to do on the weekends. I have never left empty-handed. The staff are always happy and willing to answer any questions that I have. The products are always in great condition, and the merchandising is top notch. We are so lucky to have this business in our town!

03/29/2026

In honor of Mom and Pop Small Business Day, Hannah, our Memory Care Director is celebrating The Wild Things Pet Shop!

Here’s what she had to say: Wild Things Pet Shop is absolutely wonderful! They came to visit us at Rock Creek Senior Living, and our residents had so much fun interacting with the animals. They are always involved in community events, and it’s clear they genuinely care about the animals and people they work with. The shop is very nice inside, and all the animals seem happy and well taken care of. Highly recommend for anyone who loves animals and great community experiences!

03/29/2026

In honor of Mom and Pop Small Business Day, Rob, our Plant Operations Director is celebrating Ambrosia Donuts!

Here’s what he had to say: Ambrosia Donuts is amazing! Our residents at Rock Creek Senior Living look forward to their delicious donuts every Friday morning. Always fresh, always tasty-these treats make everyone’s day a little sweeter!

03/29/2026

In honor of Mom and Pop Small Business Day, Esme, our Resident Services Director is Celebrating Outside Scoop Ankeny!

Here’s what she had to say: our go to ice cream spot! We love bringing the whole family here, always get friendly service and their ice cream (made from scratch) is delicious!

03/29/2026

In honor of Mom and Pop Small Business Day, Holly, our Executive Director is celebrating Memory Bound Papercraft Store!

Here’s what she had to say: Memory Bound has been a long time community staple- the staff are so helpful and their selection is second to none!

03/29/2026

In honor of Mom and Pop Small Business Day, Molly, our Culinary Director is celebrating Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta Ankeny!

Here’s what she had to say: Nonna’s has the best pizza! The owner and all the staff are so friendly and welcoming, all the different types of pizza are delicious. I can’t recommend this place enough!