Wichita Presbyterian Manor
DECEMBER 2020
Memory care resident an unexpected sharpshooter Nerf gun in hand, Eloise Reep proved to be an excellent shot.
Spotlight: Ashli Shain
Again, and again, the diminutive memory care resident took aim and made contact with her target, one of the red plastic cups perched on a PVC structure.
Ashli Shain is new to Wichita Presbyterian Manor, but she’s a 5-year veteran of the nursing profession.
It certainly wasn’t beginner’s luck. Eloise told staff about how she grew up shooting with her cousins and uncles in Edna, Kan. “A yellow blinking light is about all there is in Edna. It’s very small,” explained Sue Pancaro, Eloise’s niece. “There’s certainly not much to do there.” Eloise didn’t hunt or shoot skeet, but she did learn how to pick Coke cans off a fence post with a .22 pistol, Sue said. That was just a part of life in a small town.
Ashli Shain
The registered nurse earned her associate’s degree in nursing from Butler Community College, and she plans to further her education in a bachelor of science in nursing program. When staff in the memory care neighborhood devised an elaborate target-shooting game, they had no idea a sharpshooter was in their midst. Resident Eloise Reep learned to shoot pop cans for target practice when she was a girl, and she still has impressive aim.
When she was in high school, Eloise’s family moved to El Dorado. Her father, Arthur Thomas, opened a hardware store and served as the city’s mayor. Eloise and her husband Chuck also went into the retail business and opened a furniture store in El Dorado. Eventually, Eloise’s father opened a hardware store in Wichita, and Eloise and Chuck did the same. Their store was on Maple just east of West Street, REEP– continued on page 2
Ashli’s mother, one of her sisters, and a cousin are all registered nurses, and she has another sister who’s a respiratory therapist. Given the number of health care workers in her family, it may not be surprising that Ashli followed their footsteps. Still, she has surprised herself by how quickly she has grown in her career. “I first became a CNA working in long-term care and fell in love with it,” Ashli said. “I really enjoy the conversations I have with residents. They have such amazing stories SHAIN - continued on page 5
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not far from their home on Illinois and Maple. Eloise and Chuck had been married for nearly 70 years when he passed away three years ago. In June 2019, Eloise moved to Presbyterian
Manor. Her niece Sue said that they were impressed by the community’s excellent reviews and word of mouth recommendations. Eloise also had longtime friends who were happy with their decision to live at Presbyterian Manor.
Sue is happy, too. She lives out of state, so she appreciates that if she has a question or concern, she can call Megan in memory care and make sure Eloise is doing well. Sometimes she’s doing more than well—like when she has a Nerf gun in her hand. ◆
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Celebrating our 50th: A look back Wichita Presbyterian Manor opened its doors in 1970. We’re looking back on community history all year as part of our 50th anniversary festivities. Over the last few decades, residents have enjoyed watching all kinds of dance forms. A popular one is always square dance, which many residents remember from their school days. ◆
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Wichita Presbyterian Manor listed among the best by U.S. News and World Report U.S. News and World Report has placed Wichita Presbyterian Manor on the Best Nursing Homes 202021 short-term rehabilitation and long-term care lists. The senior living community received the highest score of High Performing to make the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes List, available at www.usnews.com/bestnursing-homes/search. Wichita Presbyterian Manor offers short-term rehabilitation and longterm care in its health care center. In addition, the community offers independent and assisted living and memory care. Wichita Presbyterian Manor is celebrating 50 years of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values. U.S. News uses information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the government agency that sets and enforces standards for nursing homes and skilled nursing centers. CMS assigns one to five stars to each community for how well it performs in health inspections, nurse staffing and level of quality care. Over the past two years, U.S. News changed its focus from the CMS star ratings to specific quality measures for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The 10 quality measures focus on staffing, outcomes, resident complaints and processes of care. Some of the measures used by U.S. News are not included in the CMS approach to determining 5-star ratings. U.S. News added the Short-Term
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Rehabilitation rating in 2018, evaluating the care delivered to patients after a hospitalization for surgery, heart attack, stroke, injury or similar condition. In 2019, U.S. News added a LongTerm Care rating, evaluating the care delivered to residents who are no longer able to live independently and need help with daily activities such as eating, getting in or out of bed or a wheelchair, using stairs, or getting dressed, as well as administering needed medical care. In order to be included on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes list, a skilled nursing center had to receive the High Performing designation in either the short-term rehabilitation or long-term care categories. In 2020, CMS awarded 5-stars to 3,689 skilled nursing centers. A total of 3,277 skilled nursing centers were recognized as Best Nursing Homes in 2020 – 2,362 in shortterm rehabilitation and 1,623 in long-term care. Just 708 skilled nursing communities received this designation in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. In addition to Wichita Presbyterian Manor, six PMMA locations are on the long-term care honoree list with high-performing ratings: Aberdeen Village (Olathe), Arkansas City, Lawrence, Manor of the Plains (Dodge City) and Topeka in Kansas and Aberdeen Heights (Kirkwood) in Missouri. Aberdeen Village (Olathe), Manor of the Plains (Dodge City), and
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Wichita in Kansas and Aberdeen Heights (Kirkwood) in Missouri were named High Performing in the Short-Term Rehabilitation category. “PMMA [Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America] employees continue to focus their efforts on delivering quality care every day,” said PMMA President and CEO Bruce Shogren. “The High Performing designation confirms their good work.” This is the eighth time Wichita Presbyterian Manor has been named to the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes list since 2011. All Medicare- and Medicaidcertified health care centers were evaluated by U.S. News. To be eligible for an overall rating, a center must have received reimbursement from CMS in July 2020 and had sufficient data to evaluate quality in that rating. To learn more about the U.S. News and World Report rating system, visit their FAQ page: https://health. usnews.com/health-news/bestnursing-homes/articles/faq-howwe-rate-nursing-homes. ◆
‘Candy lady’ sweetens her neighborhood If you have a hankering for sugar, Mary Wallingford’s apartment is the place to be.
The assisted living resident keeps several bowls of candy around her apartment and on the “front porch” outside her door. It’s her way of sharing with her neighbors and giving back to the Wichita Presbyterian Manor staff. Depending on the day and her supply levels, Mary’s inventory might include old-fashioned treats such as Cherry Mash and butterscotch candies, or modern classics like mini Snickers bars and M&Ms.
former homemaker, she raised four daughters. After spending some time in the PATH® (Post-Acute to Home) program four years ago, Mary transitioned into the apartment where she lives now. She said she has been putting out candy pretty much ever since. ◆ Right and below: Mary Wallingford keeps several bowls of candy around her apartment and by her front door. It’s her way of sharing the spirit of giving all year long.
Mary doesn’t eat the candy herself. She doesn’t care for sweets, which is probably a good thing, as she is also diabetic. “I’ve got a big bowl of candy sitting right next to me, but I never eat one,” she said. “It’s really for the girls who work here, so they can grab a candy bar when they leave.” A Hutchinson native, Mary moved to Presbyterian Manor from her former home in Derby, Kan. A
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to tell and building relationships with them and their families is so rewarding.”
Ashli also has her hands full at home, as she and her husband Adam Lawson have five children: four boys ranging in age from 3 to 14, and one 6-year-old girl.
Her experience and support from her coworkers has helped Ashli transition into a new job in the middle of a global health crisis. “We have such an amazing team here. Everyone is willing to help each other and make sure the residents and families are taken care of,” Ashli said. “I am proud to
Adam coaches two of the boys in competitive baseball year-round. The boys also play football for the Jr. Colts, and their daughter is in gymnastics. “I am a huge fan of my kids and their sports,” Ashli said. “I love
watching them play and the joy it gives them.” When it comes to professional sports, the Lawson family cheer for the Pittsburg Steelers and Chicago Cubs and enjoy watching their favorite teams play. “I also love a friendly family competition in miniature golf or bowling,” Ashli said. When you see Ashli around, please say hello and welcome her to Wichita Presbyterian Manor. ◆
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