Vanda Health

01/29/2026

In honor of National Activity Professionals Day, every Vanda Health community took a moment to recognize the valuable work of the amazing individuals who make up our Life Engagement Team. True to the team’s motto of being “powered by positivity and fueled by fun,” these individuals, like the Energizer Bunny, just keep going and going. Every day, they design enriching activities that allow residents to experience belonging, influence, and purpose. We are inspired by their creativity, their passion, and their ongoing efforts to cultivate home and thrive together!

01/28/2026

Vanda Health communities are getting Valentine’s Day ready!

01/28/2026

Always learning. Always growing.

We are always learning at Harvest Homes! A recent Learning Lab session had residents exploring the topic: “Why Water is so Important to our Renal System.” Residents were first introduced to the body’s renal system and its functions. Then, they discussed why water is important to proper renal system function and overall health. Stay hydrated. Stay healthy! Drink water!

01/27/2026

Hunter comes from a caregiving family. His mother was a caregiver and he remembers going to work with her as a kid. In addition to her professional work, Hunter’s mother also cared for his great grandma. After working for four years in the Food and Hospitality industry, Hunter followed in his mother’s footsteps and became a caregiver. He then advanced to a Med Tech and then became an RCM for three years.
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Hunter’s long-term goal was to become an administrator, and he joined Elite Care Oatfield Estates in August of 2025 to pursue this dream. With the help of Vanda Health’s Grow With Us Certification Pathway, Hunter attended OHCA’s ALF/RCF Administrator Training Course and received his Administrator License. He is now the administrator of Jefferson and Ashland Houses.
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Hunter says about his experience at Elite Care Oatfield Estates, “The most surprising and rewarding thing, in my opinion, is seeing what a big difference the environment of Oatfield Estates makes for residents with mild cognitive impairment versus your traditional community. I have many residents learning new things and trying new things, and it is very heartwarming.”

01/26/2026

Over the river, and through the woods to Multnomah Falls we go!

01/22/2026

Alexia began her community-based care career at the age of 19 when she started working as a caregiver in a memory care community. Since that time, she has worked in a variety of roles including Med Tech, RCC, and Administrator. She truly found her footing when she moved into an RCC leadership position. Alexia explains, “I found that I loved leading people and watching them grow, learn, and succeed.” The next natural step was for Alexia to obtain an Associates Degree in Health Care Administration, which she completed in just one year and four months by taking extra credits and working hard. Alexia has been a licensed administrator for almost five years.

Alexia joined Vanda Health as a Float Administrator/Compliance Support in 2025 and, in her first assignment at Elite Care Oatfield Estates, her impact was felt immediately. In her new interim administrator role in a new community, she didn’t miss a beat. She quickly got up to speed–scheduling, filling shifts, connecting with direct care staff, caring for residents, and collaborating with the leadership team. Alexia says, “My favorite part is that I have been able to contribute to a really great team, to help them feel heard and supported. To see their dedication to their residents warms my heart and helps me remember the WHY behind what I do, day in and day out.”

01/20/2026

What do you call an amaryllis selfie? Maybe, a bloomie? Enjoy some recent “bloomies” captured by the Vanda Health team showcasing our annual amaryllis adventure (try saying that five times fast)! We love this winter tradition!

01/15/2026

What does our guiding principle “We Are Agile” look like in action? It looks like our compliance team completing FOUR mock surveys in a SINGLE week. Whether working in a Vanda Health community or for a third party, our regulatory experts combine an eye for detail with out-of-the-box thinking, ingenuity, and innovation. Thanks to the agility and flexibility of our Compliance Team, four new clients now have valuable proactive feedback AND realistic, time-tested, and attainable solutions to move their community forward.

01/13/2026

New year, same great program! We wanted to take a moment to re-introduce Vanda Health’s Grow With Us Future Leaders Program. This program is designed to jumpstart the educational and professional journeys of our employees. Team members are eligible to apply to one of the Grow With Us Pathways after only 6 months of employment.

Our Grow With Us Pathways include:
🌲 GED Completion
🌲 College Courses
🌲 Certification Courses
🌲 Loan Repayment
🌲 Education Reimbursement
🌲 Nursing Scholarship

01/08/2026

It’s Leadership Retreat Week, and Vanda Health leaders have been busy planning for 2026. We’ve got BIG goals as we enter the new year, and our motivated team of healthcare professionals will work hard—together—to achieve great things!

At Vanda Health, our guiding principle “we lead” is not just words on a page. It is both a mindset and call to action. Every day we strive to push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and set the standard in community-based care.

01/06/2026

The Vanda Health Compliance Team is ready to hit the ground running in 2026. Pictured here are Lorrie and Virginia, our very own compliance experts, with Kyle, an RCC at a community where we have been completing third party consulting, including proactive support ahead of the community’s upcoming state relicensure survey.

Reach out to Vanda Health for ALL of your compliance needs.