What’s on Our Mind

As an organization evolves and grows, so should brand awareness. In the past year, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America has embarked on a journey to create a brand image that could represent all its communities and provide greater brand awareness for the entire PMMA system.The challenges were great. The new mark had to reflect PMMA’s core values, mission and beliefs.  Read More...

In recognition of National Skilled Nursing Care Week May 12-18, we want to share some of the misperceptions of living in a long-term care community, and how Emporia Presbyterian Manor is different.“Lots of people think moving to a long-term care community means putting one foot in the grave and giving up their independence,” said Crystal Stock, marketing director for Emporia Presbyterian Manor.Resident Doris Brawner and her daughter Beverly Long shared similar feelings. After being d...  Read More...

Each and every day, our maintenance team works tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly in our building and around the grounds. Get to know two members of the team: Eric Friend and David Schmitendorf.Eric Friend, maintenance techEric (pictured above, left, taking a breather) is the newest and youngest member of our maintenance team. He joined the staff on October 17, 2017.Eric’s job responsibilities include working on remodels and fixing up the building where needed.“I like the...  Read More...

Employees of Emporia Presbyterian Manor will observe the founding of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America this month as the company celebrates 70 years of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri.Each Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campus will have their own celebration with residents and employees during April acknowledging the importance each play in making life at Emporia Presbyterian Manor the way you want to live.“Many of our more than 2,00...  Read More...

On April 19, Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA) will celebrate its 70th anniversary. Our first very first community opened in Newton, Kan., on April 19, 1949, nearly two years after ninety-year-old Alice Kalb of El Dorado, Kan., asked the United Presbyterian Synod if it would consider opening a home for the aged. A small exploratory committee formed to look at the idea and determined it had merit.To raise funds for the Newton effort, a dedicated offering throughout the synod took place on...  Read More...