Valley Ridge Elder Care, Inc.

07/25/2026

To learn more about the Valley Ridge Elder Care project or ways to get involved or support it, please email [email protected] with questions or visit our website at https://www.valleyridgeeldercare.com

07/22/2026

Is it just normal aging, or is it time for a little extra help?

Often, the signs that an aging parent or loved one needs support don't happen overnight. They creep in quietly. We might brush them off as "just getting older," but paying attention to the subtle shifts can make a massive difference in their safety and independence.

Here are 4 quiet signs it might be time to start a gentle conversation about extra support:

• The "New" Housekeeping Style: If a historically tidy home is suddenly cluttered, or if the fridge is filled with expired food (or empty altogether), it’s often a sign that managing daily chores is becoming overwhelming.
• Unopened Mail & Missed Deadlines: A stack of unread mail, missed utility bills, or confusion over appointments can signal that the mental load of managing a household is getting too heavy.
• Changes in Appearance or Hygiene: Wearing the same outfit multiple days in a row, neglecting laundry, or sudden weight loss can mean personal care is becoming difficult or exhausting.
• Mysterious Dents on the Car: Minor scratches or dents on the vehicle can be a quiet indicator of delayed reflexes, trouble turning to check blind spots, or difficulty judging distances.

Catching these signs early isn't about taking away their independence—it’s about putting the right support in place so they can stay independent for longer.

Let’s help each other out: What was the first subtle sign you noticed in your own loved ones that told you it was time to step in? Share your experience in the comments below.

07/19/2026

Help Us Build a Home Where Compassion Comes First

Valley Ridge Elder Care is on a mission to create a skilled nursing and assisted living community that feels like home—where care is personal, dignity is honored, and every resident is treated like family. Our small-home design and person-directed approach will redefine elder care in our region.

But we can't do it without you.

To break ground on this much-needed community, we must raise vital funds—and your support can make it happen. There are many meaningful ways to give:
* Cash gifts
* Gifts of grain (wheat, corn, soy)
* Livestock
* Contracts, stocks, or bonds
* Real estate
* Mineral rights
* Pledged gifts (payable over 3 years)
* Estate planning contributions
* Donations through the Legacy Foundation

Every gift brings us one step closer to opening the doors.

Click here https://www.valleyridgeeldercare.com/donations.html to learn more.
All contributions are tax-deductible, and we encourage you to speak with your financial advisor about potential tax benefits.

Join us in building a place where elders can truly thrive. Together, we can make Valley Ridge Elder Care a reality.

07/04/2026

06/24/2026

To learn more about the Valley Ridge Elder Care project or ways to support it, please visit our website at https://www.valleyridgeeldercare.com or email [email protected] with questions.

06/21/2026

Valley Ridge Elder Care will provide 14 private skilled nursing/long-term care rooms. Each of the private skilled nursing rooms will have a private bath and walk-in closet. The rooms will then surround an open space to encourage a feeling of community and be connected with administrative offices and service areas.

To learn more about the Valley Ridge Elder Care project or ways to support it, please visit our website at https://www.valleyridgeeldercare.com or email [email protected] with questions.

06/15/2026

Valley Ridge Elder Care will provide 14 private assisted living apartments. The floor plans will include an open living room, dining room, and kitchen. The one-bedroom assisted living apartments will include a private bath, walk-in closet, kitchenette, and dining area. The rooms will then surround an open space to encourage a feeling of community and be connected with administrative offices and service areas.

To learn more about the Valley Ridge Elder Care project or ways to support it, please visit our website at https://www.valleyridgeeldercare.com or email [email protected] with questions.

06/11/2026

Alrighty friends,

The sun is shining and the rain has stayed away! We’re hoping that means the harvest crews are back at it today.

To all the harvesters, truck drivers, grain crews, and everyone putting in the long hours — if you need a meal, give us a call. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have gifted meals available and we’d love to get one in your hands.

Just call ahead:
620-488-5000

You keep Kansas moving — let us help keep you fueled.

The Nowhere Grill ❤️

06/11/2026

2026 Grain Campaign

No doubt you have heard about the work of the Valley Ridge Elder Care board and their vision to build a new kind of senior care center to serve families in Belle Plaine and area communities. To make this vision come to fruition and help families keep their loved ones close to home, we need your help.

Valley Ridge Elder Care Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. They have been working to gain grants and raise funds through various initiatives. The donated land for the campus is at 860 N Woodlawn, just east of Belle Plaine. They still need to raise a million dollars to meet grant requirements before construction can begin.

Ways you can donate include cash gifts through estate planning, or annual or monthly pledges. You can find more information on the various donation avenues here https://www.valleyridgeeldercare.com/donations.html or email [email protected] with questions.

One way to donate is the Grain Campaign. The VREC board and the Belle Plaine COOP allow farmers and landowners to provide a pre-tax grain donation to the project. With the wheat harvest, a donation could be 50–100 bushels, making a difference to the Valley Ridge Elder Care project. The Grain Campaign is more than just wheat; corn and soybeans can also be donated to the project.

There are guidelines to assist in making charitable gifts of agricultural commodities. If you have questions, please call Doug Hisken at 620.326.0543. He will be glad to discuss the opportunities with you.

Thank you for supporting the Valley Ridge Elder Care project.