Brio of Johnston, a WesleyLife Community

08/29/2025

Brio hosted their last concert of the 2025 Summer Concert Series and what a beautiful evening it was to end the season.

Thank you to all the musicians who entertained our residents come rain or shine. And a huge shout out to our residents, loved ones and friends for partaking in the benefits of listening to music for overall wellbeing. Au Revoir! 🎼☺️

08/25/2025

Brio showed their support for the Johnston School District, which partners with the campus throughout the school year, by sponsoring a school drive. The drive aims to help students in need, support teachers, and strengthen their community partnership. It's a win-win for everyone involved!

Good luck to all students; it's a new year with new beginnings!

08/18/2025

We’re proud to celebrate WesleyLife's vice president of philanthropy, Sophia S. Ahmad, featured in the publication Fearless for her thoughtful perspective on leadership and recognition. Her work fuels WesleyLife’s mission, and every recognition she receives is also a celebration of the donors whose generosity makes our impact possible.

WesleyLife leader Sophia S. Ahmad shares her thoughts on recognition and why deserving individuals often are reluctant to accept it.

08/18/2025

The Iowa State Fair, known for being a large agricultural and industrial exposition, has come to an end for 2025. 🎡 Brio's campus enjoyed the festivities to highlight the fair with horses, an ugly cake contest, games, events, and an outing to the fair, where our own Santa was even spotted in the crowd! 🎅🏻

08/16/2025

Krista Adams, WesleyLife's director of culinary excellence, is always cooking up something special — for our menus, and for her teammates! In the link below, learn how Krista and her team of culinary professionals across the organization equate the preparation and presentation of food with connection and love.

Krista Adams, our director of culinary excellence, is always cooking up something special — for our menus AND our team. Learn what motivates her!

08/13/2025

WesleyLife is delighted to announce the addition of Donna Boetger, most recently of Life Care Services, as chief people & culture officer. Read more in the link below.

WesleyLife welcomes Donna Boetger, most recently of Life Care Services, as chief people & culture officer.

08/12/2025

Introduction to our organizational culture starts with a warm welcome! Leaders who joined WesleyLife recently were welcomed yesterday to new-leader orientation, beginning with a friendly round of introductions at our headquarters in Johnston — followed by a photo call, of course! Congratulations to our new leaders; we're so glad to have you with us.

From left, we welcome Amy Anstey, director of health services, Heritage House; Vanessa Warren, assistant director of nursing, The Village; Heidi Conner, director of health services, Fieldstone of DeWitt; Cheyenne McDanel, director of health services, Wesley on Grand; Gabrielle Johnson, director of community well-being, Heritage House; Jessica Van Vark, director of social services, Hearthstone; Melissa Searle, sales manager, Home and Community-Based Services; Madison Kreutz, assistant director of nursing, Halcyon House; Renee Alley, director of assisted living, Brio of Johnston.

08/11/2025

WesleyLife's hydroponic greens dazzled attendees at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, highlighting the impact of forward-thinking agriculture. Situated on the WesleyLife Meals on Wheels campus, this exceptional hydroponic farm is singularly connected to a Meals on Wheels program, fostering hope and nourishment.

Recently, Brio of Johnston volunteers assisted in crop harvesting for Polk County meals, demonstrating remarkable generosity. Giving back to a good cause!!🥕🥬

08/09/2025

The Iowa State Fair has arrived and Brio of Johnston is bringing its excitement to our campus. Horse shows are always a crowd-pleaser, and Fred's charm makes them truly unforgettable! Hulks Diamond, Fred's registered name, is a remarkable 31-year-old Dun double-registered Quarter horse and Buckskin, inspiring delight in all. His presence lit up the faces of residents and team members alike.

Thanks to Fred's owner for sharing his star during Brio’s Fair Day! 🐴 🧲

08/05/2025

Brio has identified a popular event that has become a recurring one! Art with Gracie! 🎨
Grace Clausen, a longtime Brio team member since her high school years, studied art in Italy while in college and now finds joy sharing her education and talents with our community. 🤩

08/01/2025

Today, Brio of Johnston hosted the WesleyLife booth at the National Senior Games! Visitors came by to learn more about our campuses and programs serving the state of Iowa! Fun was had with a putting range and The Human Slot Machine!! 😁

We love being visited by older adults who are helping to reframe expectations around aging. Stop by and visit us at booth 119 at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex in West Des Moines!

07/29/2025

What do the National Senior Games have to do with WesleyLife's vision to revolutionize the experience of aging? Well ... EVERYTHING! Take a moment to watch Amy Hutchins, WesleyLife's chief marketing officer, explain why we're helping to sponsor the Games, and how the athletes competing in the event can help us all think differently about our own aging and the stereotypes that can affect it.