Vanda Health

04/18/2026

After 38 incredible years as an LPN, including the last decade dedicated to community-based care, we're so proud to celebrate Vickie Thun, who officially became a Registered Nurse (RN) this month via our Grow with Us initiative! 🎉

When asked when she knew she wanted to become a nurse, Vickie said, "By age four, I was asking for a nurse's bag and putting band-aids on everything that had boo-boos. No one in my house could be sick without me assessing them when I was young."

Her compassion, dedication, and lifelong commitment to caring for others have touched countless lives — and we couldn’t be more grateful to have her on our team. 💙

Please join us in congratulating Vickie on this remarkable milestone — proof that it’s never too late to follow your dreams! 👏✨

03/18/2026

We’re proud to celebrate another meaningful milestone across our communities.

Elite Care achieved a deficiency-free state survey this past week, joining other Vanda Health communities that have recently earned the same distinction.

In today’s increasingly rigorous regulatory environment, deficiency-free surveys are both rare and meaningful accomplishments.

At Vanda Health, we believe the future of long-term care is rooted in community-based models where care is personal, environments feel like home, and teams are empowered to deliver truly individualized support.

Outcomes like this don’t happen by chance. They reflect strong leadership, consistent systems, and a culture where accountability and care go hand in hand.

We’re incredibly proud of the Elite Care teams, our community leaders, and the Vanda Health compliance team who work together to set the standard for high-quality, community-based care.

Congratulations to everyone involved, this is excellence in action!

03/13/2026

Our future starts with the people we bring onto the team.

At the PDX Career Fair, two of our incredible recruiters were out in the community connecting with passionate professionals who want to make a difference in long-term care. Every event like this is an opportunity to find someone who will bring compassion, skill, and heart to the residents and families we serve.

Proud of the team representing our mission and helping shape the future of care, one conversation at a time.

03/12/2026

At Vanda Health, we believe the future of long-term care is rooted in community-based models that prioritize dignity, stability, and individualized support.

Through communities like Harvest Homes, one of our assisted living communities, we are grateful to partner with Multnomah County Long-Term Care Services to provide housing and care for individuals who benefit from supportive services in a real home environment.

Partnerships like this are what make strong long-term care systems possible. When counties and community providers work together, people can live in real homes within their communities with the support they need to thrive.

We are grateful for our partnership with Multnomah County and for the dedicated teams who make this work possible every day.

The value of Medicaid.

02/16/2026

The Future of Care Is Community-Based

01/29/2026

In honor of National Activity Professionals Day, every Vanda Health community took a moment to recognize the valuable work of the amazing individuals who make up our Life Engagement Team. True to the team’s motto of being “powered by positivity and fueled by fun,” these individuals, like the Energizer Bunny, just keep going and going. Every day, they design enriching activities that allow residents to experience belonging, influence, and purpose. We are inspired by their creativity, their passion, and their ongoing efforts to cultivate home and thrive together!

01/28/2026

Vanda Health communities are getting Valentine’s Day ready!

01/28/2026

Always learning. Always growing.

We are always learning at Harvest Homes! A recent Learning Lab session had residents exploring the topic: “Why Water is so Important to our Renal System.” Residents were first introduced to the body’s renal system and its functions. Then, they discussed why water is important to proper renal system function and overall health. Stay hydrated. Stay healthy! Drink water!

01/27/2026

Hunter comes from a caregiving family. His mother was a caregiver and he remembers going to work with her as a kid. In addition to her professional work, Hunter’s mother also cared for his great grandma. After working for four years in the Food and Hospitality industry, Hunter followed in his mother’s footsteps and became a caregiver. He then advanced to a Med Tech and then became an RCM for three years.
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Hunter’s long-term goal was to become an administrator, and he joined Elite Care Oatfield Estates in August of 2025 to pursue this dream. With the help of Vanda Health’s Grow With Us Certification Pathway, Hunter attended OHCA’s ALF/RCF Administrator Training Course and received his Administrator License. He is now the administrator of Jefferson and Ashland Houses.
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Hunter says about his experience at Elite Care Oatfield Estates, “The most surprising and rewarding thing, in my opinion, is seeing what a big difference the environment of Oatfield Estates makes for residents with mild cognitive impairment versus your traditional community. I have many residents learning new things and trying new things, and it is very heartwarming.”

01/26/2026

Over the river, and through the woods to Multnomah Falls we go!

01/22/2026

Alexia began her community-based care career at the age of 19 when she started working as a caregiver in a memory care community. Since that time, she has worked in a variety of roles including Med Tech, RCC, and Administrator. She truly found her footing when she moved into an RCC leadership position. Alexia explains, “I found that I loved leading people and watching them grow, learn, and succeed.” The next natural step was for Alexia to obtain an Associates Degree in Health Care Administration, which she completed in just one year and four months by taking extra credits and working hard. Alexia has been a licensed administrator for almost five years.

Alexia joined Vanda Health as a Float Administrator/Compliance Support in 2025 and, in her first assignment at Elite Care Oatfield Estates, her impact was felt immediately. In her new interim administrator role in a new community, she didn’t miss a beat. She quickly got up to speed–scheduling, filling shifts, connecting with direct care staff, caring for residents, and collaborating with the leadership team. Alexia says, “My favorite part is that I have been able to contribute to a really great team, to help them feel heard and supported. To see their dedication to their residents warms my heart and helps me remember the WHY behind what I do, day in and day out.”

01/20/2026

What do you call an amaryllis selfie? Maybe, a bloomie? Enjoy some recent “bloomies” captured by the Vanda Health team showcasing our annual amaryllis adventure (try saying that five times fast)! We love this winter tradition!