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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
