Walnut Ridge Senior Living Community

01/14/2026

Happy 100th Birthday Isabell! 🌟🥳🎂

Fun Facts about one of our Centenarians:

1. Loves the symphony and played oboe
2. Grateful that her parents valued education
3. Attended Luther College on a music scholarship and graduated in 1945
4. Was an elementary school teacher
5. Has always enjoyed eating healthily
6. Walks 1/2 mile every day
7. Has five children, two on each coast
8. Has lived at Walnut Ridge for 10 years
9. Feels safe and secure and enjoys having everything she needs or wants to do right outside her door.
10. Is the sweetest person ever 💕

01/07/2026

What a blast it was listening to Richie Lee celebrate the golden era of Rock-n-Roll with sounds of the 1950’s and 1960’s. At the age of 7, Richie even won a Buddy Holly look-alike contest! 🤩💃🕺🎤🎼🎸

01/06/2026

A huge shout-out and heartfelt thanks to our incredible maintenance team for keeping our community safe, running smoothly, and taking care of our residents’ needs day in and day out. From quick fixes to big projects, your hard work is truly what gives our residents the freedom to enjoy maintenance-free living so they can focus on enjoying every moment in their home, not working on it. ⭐️

01/01/2026

12/30/2025

There’s still time to register!
Free webinar — Let’s explore senior living together — is just two weeks away.

📅 Tuesday, Jan. 13
🕒 11:30 a.m. CT or 6 p.m. CT
🔗 PresHomes.org/webinar

In this interactive session, our team from Presbyterian Homes & Services will share:

⭐ How to recognize when it might be time to consider senior living.

⭐ Ways to help your loved one make informed decisions.

⭐ What care options and resources are available.

⭐ How to care for your own emotional and practical needs while supporting others.

💬 This is a great opportunity to gain clarity and peace of mind — especially if you’re an adult child of aging parents, a caregiver or supporting a loved one.

Join us to learn more about senior living — and leave feeling empowered.

12/23/2025

Free webinar for caregivers and families: Let’s explore senior living together.
Do you and your family have questions about senior living? We’re here to help.

📅 Tuesday, Jan. 13
🕒 11:30 a.m. CT or 6 p.m. CT
🔗 PresHomes.org/webinar

In this interactive session from Presbyterian Homes & Services, senior care experts will answer common questions and share practical insights to help you:

✨ Recognize when it might be time to consider senior living.

🤝 Support your loved one in making informed decisions.

📘 Understand care options and available resources.

❤️ Care for your own emotional and practical needs while supporting others.

💬 Whether you're just starting to explore or actively planning a move, this webinar offers next steps to support your loved one’s journey — all designed to help you feel more informed, encouraged and supported as you walk this path together.

12/19/2025

Now Hiring Registered Nurses (RN) – Clive, IA
Walnut Ridge is seeking a compassionate RN to join our team in the Des Moines area. We’re offering a $5,000 hiring bonus for the 6:00am–2:30pm shift.
If you’re looking for a supportive team and a rewarding role, we’d love to connect. Contact Jennifer Jiruska 319-320-8875

12/16/2025

More festive faces from our Wassail Christmas party, where our residents and families enjoyed holiday music, cheer, and sweet holiday moments with our residents. Thank you to everyone who helped make the season so special for our community. 🎄⭐️

12/16/2025

Do you and your family have questions about senior living? We’re here to help.

Join an upcoming webinar from Presbyterian Homes & Services, where senior care experts will answer common questions, share practical ideas and recommend trusted resources.

💬 Whether you're just beginning to explore options or actively planning a move, this session offers next steps to support your loved one’s journey — all designed to help you feel more informed, encouraged and supported as you walk this path together.

📅 Tuesday, Jan. 13
🕒 11:30 a.m. CT or 6 p.m. CT
🔗 PresHomes.org/webinar

12/15/2025

Santa stopped by our annual Wassail Christmas party, and the smiles say it all🎅🏼✨ From warm mugs to warmer memories, it was a joy celebrating the season with our residents and families. Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this holiday tradition so special.