Following Your Passions

The word “passion” describes our culture at Sunset. We are passionate about creating an environment that exemplifies the love and comfort of Jesus Christ, “who came not to be served but to serve.” (Mark 10:45) We celebrate a special place where passion meets culture...

Be Helpful and Be Joyful

After working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Brookcrest for almost 15 years, Jo Micallef still loves helping her residents and finds joy in the little moments of every day. Jo’s bond with the residents she cares for begins and ends with a smile. On her best...

Our Lives, His Story

“Life is such a mystery,” says Norma Terpstra, “but God always has a higher plan. Only in glory will it all be revealed; our stories are His story, and He orchestrates it all.” Jack and Norma Terpstra’s lives intersected when they attended Wyoming High School, where...

Discussing Dementia

WGVU’s Family Health Matters featured a panel of local experts discussing Dementia, including Waterford Place Memory Care’s executive director and SAIDO Lead Supporter, Ben Leavell LNHA. Ben sat alongside Joy Spahn, regional director of the Alzheimer’s Association...

Waterford Place Memory Care: A Godsend

Waterford Place Memory Care is a Godsend for my mom, Rayanna, and our family. There is something special going on here, you can feel it. After 49 years of marriage dad passed away and mom moved to Waterford Place. She explained her decision to her children that, “If...

Rooted in God’s Unchanging Grace

Henrietta (Blankespoor) Byker’s ancestors emigrated from the Netherlands because they believed the United States was the “land of promise.” When they established roots in northwest Iowa, they put their priorities of faith, family, and farming into action. Henrietta,...