Meadowlark

Live Your Way, Every Day / a local not-for-profit organization enhancing senior lifestyles

05/15/2026

🌟 Fresh Face Friday + Employee of the Month 🌟

This National Nurses Week, we’re excited to celebrate Lyndi Rumford, RN, Household Nurse in Sloan House, as Meadowlark’s May Employee of the Month!

Since joining Meadowlark in October 2025, Lyndi has already made a meaningful impact. Her nominator shared: “Lyndi demonstrates a strong work ethic and willingness to help wherever needed. Her patience, kindness, and calm demeanor stand out, especially in challenging situations.”

🎶 Fun fact: Lyndi played bass clarinet in her college band!

💛 What she loves about Meadowlark: “The positive community and friendly atmosphere.”

🌍 In her free time, Lyndi enjoys spending time with her dog, Betty, and traveling with her husband.

Please help us congratulate Lyndi and thank her for the compassion and care she brings to Meadowlark each day! And thank you to Meritrust Credit Union for sponsoring this recognition.

05/11/2026

💙 National Nurses Week | May 6–12 💙

We've been proudly celebrating the incredible nurses of Meadowlark — the compassionate caregivers who bring comfort, skill, patience, and kindness to our community every single day. Our nurses make a lasting difference in the lives of residents, families, and fellow team members alike.

To all of our nurses: we are deeply grateful for you today and every day. Please join us in thanking and celebrating our amazing Meadowlark nurses this week!

05/09/2026

Meadowlark residents enjoyed a recent day trip to Rock Springs Ranch 4-H Camp! In addition to lunch at Williams Dining Hall, the group enjoyed sharing stories during the bus tour acround camp and reminiscing about wonderful camp memories. Thank you to the team with Kansas 4-H and Rock Springs Ranch for hosting us - it was a very special day!

05/07/2026

A big thank-you to IHOP for their generous donation of gift certificates to celebrate our nurses during National Nurses Week (May 6–12)! 🩺✨

Your support and appreciation mean so much to our dedicated healthcare team. We’re grateful for community partners like you who help us recognize the incredible work our nurses do every day.

Thank you, IHOP! We appreciate you!

05/06/2026

Join us in celebrating our Dietitian Intern, Jeron Manning, whose last day at Meadowlark is May 7! 🎉

Jeron has been a wonderful addition to our team, bringing a positive attitude and eagerness to learn from day one. He shared that one of his favorite parts of his experience was the people —“Everyone…has been super friendly…[and] I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a part of this team.”

During his time here, Jeron gained valuable insight into the impact of nutrition in senior living, noting that it’s about so much more than food—it’s about quality of life. His understanding of how communication and nutrition shape the resident experience will no doubt serve him well moving forward.

Next up, Jeron plans to continue his education at K-State, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics while working toward becoming a certified dietary manager.

We’re grateful for the energy and perspective he brought to Meadowlark and wish him all the best in what’s ahead!

05/01/2026

Help us celebrate our Fitness Intern, Annia Blasi, whose last day at Meadowlark was April 29! 🎉

Annia brought incredible energy, curiosity, and compassion to her time here. She especially loved connecting with residents—hearing their stories of resilience, hope, and joy—and getting to know the staff, particularly through their work with Parkinson’s disease.

One of her biggest takeaways? Exercise and health are deeply personal, and success starts with compassion and truly understanding each individual.

After graduating from Kansas State University in December 2026 with degrees in Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology, Annia plans to stay in Manhattan while preparing for graduate school in therapy.

We’re so grateful for the heart and perspective Annia shared with our community. Wishing her all the best in what’s ahead!

04/27/2026

Help us give a big Meadowlark shoutout to our Social Work Intern, Eduardo Barrera, whose last day was April 22! 🎉

During his time here, Eduardo brought curiosity, compassion, and a genuine love for connecting with others. From meaningful conversations with residents to building relationships with staff, he made a lasting impression in a short time.

Eduardo shared that one of his biggest takeaways is how powerful simple moments can be—sometimes reminiscing and chatting can mean just as much as solving a problem. That perspective is one we’ll carry with us.

Next up, he plans to gain experience in the Manhattan area and continue exploring his path in social work (with a possible master’s degree down the road 👀).

We’ll miss you, Eduardo—best of luck on what’s ahead!

04/25/2026

What a beautiful afternoon we shared at Tuesday’s Taste of Spring event in the Courtyard! 🌿☀️

Residents and guests enjoyed a delightful selection of bite-size creations from the talented Prairie Star team, including chicken confetti roulade, seared scallops with mango salsa, cucumber soup, and strawberry pie. Each dish was a perfect celebration of the season’s fresh flavors.

From the delicious food to the time spent together outdoors, it was a wonderful way to welcome spring at Meadowlark. Thank you to everyone who joined us — and to our Prairie Star team for creating such a memorable experience! 🌸🍓

04/24/2026

🌟 Fresh Face Friday: Meet Grace! Say hello to Grace Hornback, one of Meadowlark’s newest team members and a Supportive Care Aide!

🌎 Fun fact: Grace recently returned from a mission trip to Brazil!

💛 What she loves about Meadowlark: “I love the sense of community at Meadowlark and how welcoming and supportive everyone is. I love going to work because I know I’ll always be met with a smile!”

🤝 What she enjoys most about her role: Grace values the relationships she builds with residents, sharing, “It’s such a gift to spend time with them and help in their day-to-day life.”

🌿 In her free time: You’ll find Grace hiking, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with the people she loves.

Welcome to the Meadowlark team!

04/23/2026

We are celebrating National Volunteer Week, and today we’re excited to highlight Breanna, one of our amazing K-State volunteers!

Breanna spends meaningful one-on-one time with Meadowlark resident Don, and together they enjoy activities like puzzles, word searches, and trivia. These moments not only bring joy but also spark connection and creativity.

Breanna shares that she feels grateful to have met Don and his wife, and she truly treasures the stories she hears from them and other residents. She says she often leaves feeling like she’s learned something new and simply enjoys their company.

She is also incredibly appreciative of her experience at Meadowlark, sharing that “the staff is wonderful, and it’s amazing to be involved with a community that cares so much about what they do.”

We are so thankful for Breanna’s creativity, kindness, and the meaningful moments she brings to our residents each day! 💛

04/22/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, and today we’re proud to highlight one of our incredible resident volunteers, Garalyn! 💙

Garalyn plays a key role in keeping our community connected. Each week, she helps collate and deliver Meadowlark’s resident newsletter, and she’s always ready to lend a hand — from assisting at the Meadowlark Market to supporting special events and mentoring K-State Gerontology students.

As Garalyn says, she “helps with anything that skill and time allows” — and she truly lives that out. Her spirit of service extends beyond Meadowlark as well, volunteering with the Encore Shop and First Presbyterian Church.

Garalyn believes Meadowlark is a family, and her dedication helps make it a vibrant, welcoming place for all. We are so grateful for all she does! 💙

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2121 Meadowlark Road
Manhattan, KS
66502

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+17855374610

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http://meadowlark.org/

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