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Employee Recognition Award

Here's the latest Monarch Meadows recipient of our Be the Joy Award!

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Chronic Disease Program

If you are experiencing a chronic disease, we invite you to join us for the Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop

Garnette Gardens Christmas Party

We invite you and your loved ones to the Garnette Gardens Christmas Party!

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New Executive Director of Copperleaf Community

Congratulations to Jennifer Marcus as the newly named Executive Director of our Copperleaf Senior Living Community! Jennie’s strong passion for serving seniors, their families and other populations makes her ideal for this role. Growing up and planting family roots in Willmar made her an even stronger candidate!

Vista Prairie Communities Names Executive Director of Goldfinch Estates

A veteran human service executive, Pamela brings 20 years of experience in leadership and marketing positions with senior care, a nursing home and homes for people with developmental disabilities.

We are Meeting the COVID-19 Challenge

Vista Prairie Communities President and CEO Jim Bettendorf joined four other long term care chief executives in a letter published in the Twin Cities Star Tribune. Our caregivers know that they are winning battles against COVID-19, and those working in our field deserve our gratitude for their sacrifices and successes.

Vista Prairie Communities Appoints Anna Petersmeyer Vice President And Chief Operating Officer

(Brooklyn Park, September 9, 2020) – Vista Prairie Communities (VPC), a nonprofit provider of assisted living, independent living, memory care and care suites in Minnesota, Iowa and Ohio, has announced the appointment of Anna Petersmeyer as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Vista Prairie Communities Welcomes Brentwood Senior Living

(Rice Lake, Dec. 18, 2020) – Vista Prairie Communities and Brentwood Senior Living, 633 Cameron Road, Rice Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday completed a transfer that makes Brentwood part of Vista Prairie Communities.

Vista Prairie Communities Appoints Dewey Pettit Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Brooklyn Park, April 29, 2021) – Vista Prairie Communities (VPC), a nonprofit provider of assisted living, independent living, memory care and care suites in Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin, has announced the appointment of Dewey Pettit as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Mark Hayman Appointed Executive Director Brentwood

Executive Director Mark Hayman assumes Brentwood leadership with a wealth of experience and passion for older adults. For more than three years as a social worker for Rice Lake’s Marshfield Medical Center, he has assisted patients with various social service needs, especially in case management for dialysis patients.

Open House & Chocolate Bar

Please join us for an afternoon with a delicious hot chocolate bar and a friendly conversation at Vista Prairie at River Heights!

Spring Fling at Garnette Gardens

Some "Bunnys" having an Easter Egg Hunt

Vista Prairie Communities Names New Executive Director Of Goldfinch Estates

Vista Prairie Communities (VPC), a nonprofit provider of assisted living, independent living, memory care and care suites in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Ohio, has promoted Mandy Farrow to lead Goldfinch Estates Senior Living Community

Monthly Special: Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Social

Stop by Vista Prairie at River Heights and enjoy some ice cream... on us!

Sample Fine Wines and Finer Senior Living

We invite you to an evening of elegance and taste at Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows.

50+ Lifestyle Expo at the Verizon Center

Don't forget to stop by and say hello to the Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows staff during the 50+ Lifestyle Expo at the Verizon Center in Mankato

Fraud Prevention for Seniors

Join us for a free, informational presentation..

2019 Report to the Community

Welcome to our first report to the community!

2020 Report to the Community

2020 message and annual report

2021 Report to the Community

2021 message and annual report

Help us find the cure!

On Tuesday, August 29, Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk

National Assisted Living Week Open House

It's National Assisted Living Week and we're celebrating with an OPEN HOUSE

Resident Craft & Bake Sale

Join the Resident at Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows on Wednesday, August 23.

Resident Craft & Bake Sale

Join the Resident at Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows on Wednesday, August 30th

Annual Block Party

Join us for an afternoon of food, fun & music

Garnette Family Picnic

Join us for some fun at Garnette Gardens

Put the life back in your life

Do you feel like your chronic health problems are telling you what you can and can't do?

Apple Dumpling Day

Join us for our annual Apple Dumpling Day

Fieldcrest Fall Open House

Come help us celebrate National Assisted Living Week!

Movie Night at Copperleaf

Join us for popcorn and lemonade during our movie night

Vista Prairie Communities CEO, Jim Bettendorf, Named to 50 for Next 50

Vista Prairie Communities CEO, Jim Bettendorf, Named to 50 for Next 50. Recognizing Forward-Looking Influential Leaders Transforming Older Adult Services

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