Vitalia - Highland Heights

03/03/2026

Residents at Vitalia Highland Heights enjoyed the Purim celebration by making Groger‘s and enjoying hamantachen from Davis Bakery with Rabbi. Shalom. 

03/03/2026

🐾🤍 National Justice for Animals Week ‘ Where Compassion Meets Connection 🤍🐾

At Vitalia Senior Living, advocacy takes many forms and this week, it arrived on four paws.

In partnership with Rescue Village, our community welcomed animals seeking their next chapter, creating moments filled with gentleness, curiosity, and genuine connection. What unfolded was more than a visit , it was an exchange of comfort.

Residents offered calming hands, soft conversations, and the kind of attention every animal deserves while waiting for a forever home. In return, tails wagged, spirits lifted, and smiles appeared effortlessly throughout the room.

There is something powerful about witnessing two hearts recognize one another both simply wanting companionship, trust, and belonging. Experiences like these remind us that justice for animals begins with empathy, awareness, and community engagement.

Vitalia proudly stands alongside organizations working toward a more humane world one interaction, one moment of kindness, and one hopeful adoption story at a time.

Because compassion is not taught here… it’s lived. 🐾

03/02/2026

Join us tomorrow at 1pm CST, 2pm EST for our weekly Dementia Care support group!

https://zoom.us/j/2096854630

02/28/2026

✨🥂 An Afternoon of Celebration, Music & Beautiful Moments 🥂✨

At Vitalia Senior Living, in Assisted Living happy hour became something truly special as laughter filled the room, friendships gathered close, and we celebrated a woman who brings warmth and grace wherever she goes our beautiful Miss Marion Smith.

Surrounded by friends, smiles, and heartfelt joy, Marion’s birthday was honored in the most meaningful way with community, connection, and music that brought everyone to their feet. 🎶

A special thank you to the lovely Miss Debbie Darling 🤍, whose sweet tunes and heartfelt birthday serenade created a moment none of us will soon forget, as we also recognized and celebrated ALL of our February birthdays together.

Moments like these remind us that celebration has no age only joy, friendship, and memories being made in real time.

Here at Vitalia, it’s never just an event… it’s family. 💫

02/27/2026

Arrow Nicely News - Caregivers Day & Memory Care - February 27, 2026

https://youtu.be/VDiZOQz8HI8

On today’s episode of Arrow Nicely News for February 27, 2026, we’re celebrating Caregivers Day and taking a look at Arrow’s Memory Care neighborhoods!

Lenny sits down with Elizabeth Thompson, Arrow’s Senior Regional Director of Memory Care, to talk about Caregivers Day, the benefits of Memory Care, how Arrow shows appreciation for its team members, and more!

On today’s episode of Arrow Nicely News for February 27, 2026, we’re celebrating Caregivers Day and taking a look at Arrow’s Memory Care neighborhoods!Lenny ...

02/26/2026

🔥🌶️ Battle of the Bowls: National Chili Day Showdown 🌶️🔥

And when I say it got competitive…

Our staff came ready. Numbered stations. Secret recipes. Strategy. Confidence. The residents? Locked in and taking their judging role VERY seriously. Clipboards out. Tasting cups lined up. No favoritism. Just pure flavor decisions.

The energy in the IL dining room was unmatched — laughter, friendly trash talk, second samples “just to be sure,” and one crockpot scraped so clean it deserved its own trophy. 🏆

This wasn’t just about chili.
It was teamwork. Creativity. Community engagement done RIGHT.

Residents crowned the champion, but honestly? The real win was watching everyone show up, connect, and turn an ordinary afternoon into a full-blown event.

Vitalia Highland Heights understood the assignment. 🔥💯

02/25/2026

Winter tried to keep things icy outside, but inside we warmed things up for National Margarita Day at our Snow Day Brunch! Residents gathered for music, mocktails, and plenty of table-side laughs proof that a little lime and good company can fix just about any cold-weather mood.

“Salt on the rim, sunshine in the glass, and friends at the table — that’s the recipe.”

02/21/2026

“Where there is music, the heart remembers how to be young.”

The PERFECT DANCE 💃🏽 “Happy Hour”

02/21/2026

Happy Hour 🍻 ✨

“Some afternoons you attend… and some you feel. Today was one we felt.”

A very special thank you to the Palumbo’s for providing such wonderful live entertainment the performance filled the room with warmth, nostalgia, and an incredible voice that had everyone completely captivated from start to finish.

Moments like these remind us that the best days aren’t planned around schedules, but around the joy we share together.

02/20/2026

Arrow Nicely News - February 20, 2026

https://youtu.be/3vC1YGOTbOo

On today's episode of Arrow Nicely News, 2/20/26:

- We are wishing Margaret a very happy 103rd birthday!
- Communities watch the Big Game, the Super Bowl!
- Residents make red envelopes and celebrate Chinese New Year!
- The Iowa City Community Theatre stops in to perform scenes from "Ripcord" live for the residents!
- Everyone cuts loose for Mardi Gras!
- Love is in the air as communities celebrate Valentine's Day!

On today's episode of Arrow Nicely News, 2/20/26:- We are wishing Margaret a very happy 103rd birthday!- Communities watch the Big Game, the Super Bowl!- Res...

02/20/2026

At Vitalia Highland Heights, early detection is a team effort. From Culinary to Maintenance, staff speak up about small changes so concerns are addressed quickly and residents stay safer at home.

Read more:
https://vitaliahighlandheights.com/blog/early-detection-vitalia-highland-heights/

Discover how early detection at Vitalia Highland Heights supports resident safety, proactive care, and helps prevent hospitalizations through timely intervention.