Creston Village Assisted Living & Memory Care

05/08/2025

Loneliness can sneak up on older adults, and beyond limiting their freedom, it can hurt their health. That’s why one aspect of our Brain Health Initiative is focused on friendship.

Staying connected isn’t just good company — it’s fuel for the brain. In our community, every day offers chances to engage, stay sharp, and feel part of something real. Conversations, activities, and shared moments can help bring back focus, energy, and confidence. Socialization can wake up the brain in powerful ways.

Watch our video to see how life gets brighter when connection comes first.

Feeling lonely is a common struggle among seniors, particularly when facing mobility limitations. At Pegasus Senior Living, we're here to change that. Our co...

05/02/2025

A huge thank you to Melanie Basham, Life Enrichment Director at Town Village of Leawood and a certified music therapist, for joining us as a guest speaker during one of our recent Dementia Support Groups.

Melanie shared incredible insights on how music can support residents with dementia—helping reduce anxiety and improve memory. One practical takeaway: try using the melody of a familiar song as a cue for daily tasks like brushing teeth or mealtimes.

Our Dementia Support Groups, held every two months, are all about equipping families with tools and ideas that make a real difference.

04/08/2025

Three weeks ago, our fearless and fiery-red-headed Community Sales Director, Crystal Lawrence, loaded up her belongings and migrated to the Lone Star State with her family.

Even though the hip kids would call this a "Latergram" (as opposed to an Instagram) - I wanted to share the attached photo and publicly thank her for all of her many contributions to our building. Better late than never!

For many of our current residents, Crystal was the first person that they met or spoke with after reaching out for a tour or for more information. They say that the best metric of success in a job is whether you left it better than you found it or not. She did that in spades, as shown by the fact that we are currently on a waiting list for move-ins; she left us with not a single apartment to rent. And, she put up with that do**us (me) in the purple sweatshirt crowding her on all of her tours to boot!

So - a public thank you and deep well-wishes as she begins a new chapter of her career with a sister Pegasus community in the bustling town of Forney, Texas.

-Adam Bramwell, Executive Director

03/18/2025

Creston Village’s Executive Director, Adam Bramwell, isn’t just leading the community — he’s also channeling the King himself! 🎤✨

Each year, he dons the jumpsuit and sideburns to bring joy, music, and memories to residents with a heartfelt Elvis performance. Our latest blog explains all the details.

Creston Village’s Executive Director, Adam Bramwell, transforms into Elvis each year, bringing music, joy, and nostalgia to residents.

03/08/2025

Is it just me, or is social media a pretty dark place nowadays?

If you too are feeling that way, let me give you a little relief and a fun story on this Saturday morning.

Last Friday, our team took our Connections residents (that's what we call memory care) out for a scenic drive among the hills of Paso Robles. While out in our branded van, a local rancher saw them drive by and called our main phone line back at the building. He let the front desk concierge know that he had a fresh batch of kids (the goat kind, not the human kind) and invited us back to meet them. Front desk calls Sharon, our activities assistant, who told driver John to make a u-turn then the adorable scene below ensued which Sharon captured.

So - here's a gentle reminder to pause this Saturday, put down your phone, turn off the news and do something that makes you happy deep in your bones. Granted, whatever you end up doing probably won't make Pam as happy as she was when she got to kiss this cute little fella here.

All the best stuff,

-Adam Bramwell
Executive Director

02/20/2025

A little known secret of Paso Robles is that the one and only Elvis Presley is not only alive and well - but safely housed here right here at Creston Village!

Once a year, he descends and performs a private Valentine's Day concert here for the residents and visitors alike. And, as in years past, all are amazed by his relative youthfulness, loose lyrical knowledge and oh-so-real sideburns.

This year, he treated the residents to a rousing 13 song set, including the live debut of a brand new smash hit - "Viva Creston Village" as well as all the hits.

Seen here after the show with one of his adoring fans - and while 50,000,000 Elvis fans can't be wrong - surely, 93 Creston Villagers weren't wrong either. Said one reviewer: "Visually pleasant, rhythmic, lively - elicited happy times."

Suspiciously absent from the concert,

-Adam Bramwell
Executive Director

02/12/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Sandra Petersen, Senior VP of Health and Wellness and founder of our Connections memory care program, was invited to speak at the Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium (TARCC)!

TARCC is a groundbreaking initiative that has been advancing Alzheimer’s research in Texas since 1999, helping improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. We’re so proud to have a leader like Dr. Petersen representing Pegasus Senior Living at such an important event.

Our Vice President of Health and Wellness and the Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium are making advancements in memory loss.

02/06/2025

A belated and very happy National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day to all who celebrate this high and holy holiday!

For those of you who were not aware of this excuse to eat more ice cream, it is observed annually on February 1st. We of course took this as an excuse to be weird at Creston Village.

Pictured here is Nanci, our Resident Council President, who chose to top her waffle with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream! Some chose to honor the holiday with a scoop in their coffee and others yet stirred it into their morning OJ. I naturally had to sample the goods myself: I can testify to the tastiness of a OJ/vanilla ice cream hand blended freeze!

If you missed the holiday itself, I hereby grant you permission to celebrate anytime your heart desires. Life's short. Go for it!

-Adam Bramwell, Executive Director

01/09/2025

This week, Santa loaded up into his Creston Village branded sleigh (our Ford Econoline Bus!) and headed back with all six of his Christmas trees and boatloads of decorations to the Elves' warehouse in the North Pole... or maybe just up the 101 to our storage unit on Wellsona Road. Who is to say where he went, really?

But what can be said is that we're going to miss the holiday season around here at Creston Village. It was a wonderful month of festivities, songs, snacks and all sorts of great times.

Here's to an amazing 2025 with new friends, new employees and all of its holidays to follow!

-Adam Bramwell, Executive Director

01/03/2025

🌟 Meet Edjuana, one of our Regional VPs of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living!

Edjuana has seen firsthand how our groundbreaking Connections Program is making a real difference in the lives of our residents who have dementia.

She recalls how one resident, once nonverbal, regained the ability to read and speak thanks to our program designed to rebuild cognitive function. Stories like these are truly miraculous, and we’re proud that the Connections Program is helping our residents regain cognitive abilities every day.

12/20/2024

🌟 Meet Cheryl, one of our compassionate housekeepers!

Cheryl goes above and beyond to make residents feel at home. Whether she’s changing their beds weekly or helping hang up Christmas decorations, she ensures their apartments are clean, comfortable, and presentable. 🎄✨ Cheryl’s genuine passion for senior living shines through in everything she does!

Videographer 🎥: Adgie Images

12/13/2024

Dr. Petersen’s passion for helping seniors with dementia and other cognitive impairments has driven her groundbreaking research on rebuilding neural networks and improving brain function. She has put this research into action by creating Pegasus’s innovative Connections Program, designed to support cognitive health and improve the quality of life for residents.

Learn more about her inspiring work and expert advice for supporting loved ones with dementia.