Investing in Growth, Innovation, and the Future of Care
The Heart of Our Mission: Part Two When we reflect on what truly defines Mission Health, one theme continues to rise to the surface: our people. Part Two of The Heart of Our Mission celebrates the meaningful ways we invested in education, innovation, and professional growth throughout 2025. From scholarship recipients and national recognition to […]
The Heart of Our Mission: 2025 Reflections — Part One
As we wrap up another incredible year at Mission Health, this season invites us to pause, reflect, and celebrate all that we’ve experienced together. From milestone achievements to the everyday moments that reminded us why we do this work, 2025 was a year defined by growth, connection, and purpose. Throughout the year, our CARES values—Character, […]
The Healing Power of Music: Bringing Harmony to Our Communities This Holiday Season
As the holidays draw near, there’s a special kind of magic that begins to rise — the kind that sounds like familiar carols, gentle melodies, and the joyful hum of voices coming together. Music doesn’t just fill a space; it lifts it. And in long-term care settings, where connection is part of our daily mission, […]
Coming Together for a Cause: Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Mission Health
Every October, Mission Health communities proudly unite to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to remember, educate, and stand together around a cause that touches countless lives. Pink ribbons, t-shirts, and decorations fill our buildings, not just as symbols of awareness, but as reflections of the deep compassion and togetherness that define who […]
Ageless Adventures at The Residence at North Ridge
Across the country, senior living communities recently came together to celebrate National Assisted Living Week (NALW), held September 7–13—a time dedicated to honoring residents, families, and caregivers. At The Residence at North Ridge, the celebration of this year’s theme, Ageless Adventures, highlighted both the vibrancy of residents and the compassionate care that defines daily life […]
Mission Health Celebrates Our Nursing Scholarship Recipients
At Mission Health Communities, we believe that caring for our team is just as essential as the care we provide for our residents. Here, it’s never “just a job”—it’s a meaningful career supported by opportunities to grow, achieve, and thrive. That’s why we’re so proud to offer not one, but two nursing scholarships grounded in […]
Rebuilding with Heart
Big things are happening in Yates Center—and it’s all about rebuilding, renewing, and looking ahead with hope. After the devastating grass fire earlier this year, which completely destroyed Yates Center Health and Rehab, our community has rallied together in the most inspiring way. While the loss of the building was heartbreaking, the quick thinking and […]
Celebrating the Heart of Care: CNA Week Spotlight
Every June, we proudly recognize National Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Week (June 12-18)—a time to celebrate the compassionate, skilled professionals who serve as the backbone of long-term care. CNAs are often the first to greet our residents in the morning and the last to say goodnight. Our CNAs do not see our CARES values as letters on a wall; […]
The Power of Nurses
Happy Nurses Week to our incredible nurses throughout our Mission Health communities! Every year on Nurses Day, we pause to recognize the extraordinary individuals who form the foundation of our healthcare system and Mission Health—our nurses. They are caregivers, advocates and educators. They are the strength our residents and families lean on every day. At […]
Improving the Reputation of Nursing Homes: A Path to Excellence
Nursing homes play such an important role in caring for our aging population, yet they often face unfair stereotypes or lingering doubts from the public. The truth is, while there are certainly challenges in the industry, many organizations—like Mission Health Communities—are going above and beyond to provide compassionate, high-quality care. Changing the narrative around nursing […]