Vista Prairie at Ridgeway

03/06/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing residents and staff who make Vista Prairie at Ridgeway such a special place! This month, we are honoring these incredible Aspire Champions.

Each day, Halle and Collin show up with dedication and heart, providing outstanding care, serving delicious meals, and sharing plenty of smiles along the way.

We’re so thankful to have Diana and Charlie as part of the Ridgeway community. They bring wonderful energy and joy, and we feel lucky they chose Ridgeway as their home.

Through our Aspire Champions program, we continue our commitment to bringing joy and purpose into our community every day. It’s through compassion, connection, and meaningful moments that Ridgeway truly feels like home. ✨

Congratulations to Diana, Collin, Charlie, and Halle! We're so glad you are part of the Ridgeway crew!

03/05/2026

🍀 We had such a fun time crafting together and creating these adorable leprechaun crafts! We truly cherish these joy-filled afternoons in our community!

03/03/2026

🍀 These ladies celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by creating their very own four-leaf clovers using colorful tissue paper! Each clover was beautifully unique!

There was plenty of laughter and festive fun as we crafted. We’re feeling lucky to share moments like this together!

02/27/2026

This month, The Grand Center for Arts & Culture joined us as Kay led a wonderful paper weaving class. It’s always a joy to see everyone’s creativity shine, and the finished projects turned out beautifully! We’re so grateful for these monthly art classes and the chance to learn something new together with friends. We appreciate The Grand making this possible for us!

02/26/2026

☕ Sweet treats, warm coffee, and even warmer company!

We enjoyed a fun outing to Sleepy Eye Brewing Co., sharing laughs, stories, and the tastiest goodies together.

Community adventures make the best memories! ✨

02/23/2026

⭐️Mission Moment Monday - February Birthday Celebration ⭐️

The birthday celebration was a heartwarming reminder of the purpose behind our work. With wonderful music by Al Lang, laughter echoing throughout the room, and neighbors coming together, the day was filled with genuine joy. Moments like these highlight our commitment to compassionate care and honoring each life in meaningful, joy-filled ways. 🎉🎶

02/18/2026

Residents enjoyed warm chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven, topped their cocoa with marshmallows and whipped cream, and shared plenty of smiles and laughter with friends.

It’s the simple moments, like these sweet treats, warm drinks, and great company, that make our days extra special. ❄️

02/13/2026

Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. Our latest blog shares how dedicated Memory Care communities support both residents and their families through compassion, connection, and specialized care. We are proud to offer both Assisted Living and Memory Care options at both of our Ridgeway locations.

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Memory care in a senior living community provides a unique blend of safety, clinical expertise, and social engagement that traditional home care often cannot match.

02/05/2026

The warmer weather gave us the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy a lovely visit to Fusion Bar & Grill. Delicious food, wonderful service, and great company made it such a special outing.

Thank you for having us! We’re already looking forward to coming back!

02/04/2026

Woohoo! Our new signs are here at both of our Vista Prairie at Ridgeway locations. Big thank you to Sign Pro Mankato for helping us with this project, we couldn't be happier with how they turned out!

02/04/2026

Vista Prairie at Ridgeway residents gathered to enjoy the joy of crafting together, sharing laughter and meaningful moments along the way. It was a beautiful reminder of how creativity and connection can brighten the day. 🤍

02/02/2026

Last week, we celebrated Activity Professionals Week, honoring the incredible Activity Team at Ridgeway who turn everyday moments into meaningful experiences. Your dedication, creativity, and genuine care bring joy, connection, and purpose to our residents every day.

Through Vista Prairie Communities Aspire – Life on Purpose™ lifestyle, you honor the gifts, passions, and talents of everyone who calls Ridgeway home, creating opportunities not just to participate, but to truly thrive.

Thank you, Hailey, Brenda, and Chloe, for creating a joy-filled community where purpose is celebrated and everyone feels at home. We’re so grateful for all you do to help Ridgeway live life on purpose. 🌟