Wesley Retirement Services Inc

Programs: Wrs was established in 1947 as a faith-based, non-profit organization and has since dedicated itself to providing housing, health care, and support services exclusively to older adults in ways that promote independence and a healthy, active lifestyle for everyone we serve. Wesleylife is the sole member of wrs and of wesley community services, inc, (wcs) which provides home and community based services. Wrs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that currently owns and operates seven continuing care retirement communities (ccrcs) in iowa that offer a full continuum of wellness services. Those retirement communities are: wesley acres in des moines; halcyon house in washington; heritage house in atlantic; the village in indianola; park centre in newton; edgewater, an active life community in west des moines; and hearthstone, a ministry of wesleylife in pella. As part of our mission, we believe it is our responsibility to make the cities and communities in which we operate a better place to live. We are guided by our core values to provide quality services, demonstrate integrity, maintain dignity, foster community, and deliver responsible stewardship. We serve older iowans by providing them the quality services they need with a servant's heart. We are committed to quality, excellence, hospitality and innovation. We firmly believe that it is our responsibility to be good stewards of this mission and only use the resources we have been provided in ways that will better the lives of our customers. As a non-profit orgnaization, we understand that our responsibility and obligation to our communities is to operate with total transparency, honesty, and integrity in providing the best care possible. Below reflects some of the community benefits from 2014:- many older adults sometimes face situations where their savings and income can no longer cover the cost of their needs. In 2014, residents received $318,199 worth of charitable care as supported through the good samaritan and good shepherd funds to ensure each person could thrive in their home. Wesley never asked anyone to leave their home due to lack of funds. - in 2014, increasing our reach to underserved community members, medicaid days increased by 17% over last year to 36,904 days. - our ccrc's created and conducted 25 educational sessions aimed at improving the health of older adults by promoting nutrition, wellness, and quality of life. In total, 190 adults living outside our wesleylife communities participated in these services. - we provided more than 15,000 hours of volunteer opportunities to approximately 2,032 members of our shared community at our communities for healthy living. - at our communities for healthy living, we welcomed 156 future nurses, pharmacists, doctors, and wellness professionals as interns and students, providing 6,735 hours of hands-on, real-life experiences with residents, clients, team members and leadership. - we provided a gathering space in our retirement communities at no charge to local groups on 376 occassions, serving over 6,151 people. - more than 590 children and students visited residents and participants to create multi-generational relationships, promote reading skills, and create mentoring relationships. - we collected and donated various items, including clothing, coats, books, and other supplies, to area charities. - we collaborate to provide a mobile dental clinic to older adults in southwest iowa communities. In 2014, 177 older adults were provided with cleanings, basic treatment, and preventative screening measures.