Vanda Health

11/07/2025

This week, we celebrated the 4-year work anniversary of Heidi. Heidi got her start with our organization as the Director of Behavior Support at Adara Oaks. She has since transitioned to a role on the Vanda Health leadership team, overseeing the Behavior Support programs across all Vanda Health communities. We affectionately refer to our Behavior Support teams as “Special Ops,” and Heidi has built an incredible group of passionate, resident-advocates who strive to help residents thrive every day. We are grateful for Heidi’s vision and leadership!

11/05/2025

That Vanda Fam! That Vanda Fam! They do so like hay bales and ham!

Fun was the first order of business when Harvest Homes visited The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island. Maintenance Director Nathan and resident Heidi even scaled a hay stack to ham it up for some photos.

On a bale or in the hail; on a boat or with a goat; in the rain or on a train; in a box or with a fox; in a house or with a mouse; whether here or there or everywhere—we will have fun!

11/04/2025

It’s a Grow With Us Good News Tuesday! We are proud to announce that Jill, Vanda Health’s VP of Horticulture and Life Engagement, has completed the final volunteer hours necessary for her Master Gardener certification. Jill, who volunteered at the Yamhill County Education Garden, will graduate on November 16th, which means we now have a Master Gardener on the Vanda Health team!

Jill (on right) is pictured with two of her Master Gardener Mentors, Sue Nesbitt (left) and Susan Burdell (center). These two ladies were a huge wealth of knowledge and support throughout Jill’s program.

Jill took advantage of Vanda Health’s Grow With Us Certification Pathway to become a Master Gardener. Her program involved an educational training component, a hands-on workshop component, and a 40-hour volunteer component.

Congratulations, Jill! We are proud of your commitment to always learning and growing!

11/01/2025

10/30/2025

Canyon Rim Assisted Living in Maupin, OR has an immediate opening.

Canyon Rim has an immediate opening and is currently accepting emergency admissions.

Call 541-395-2515 or email shelby@vandahealth.net for more information.

10/27/2025

We love these sweet moments between Harvest Homes residents and their Magnolia Blossom Preschool friends.

10/24/2025

The Adara Oaks “Cash for Clothing” program is seeking donations of new and gently used clothing and accessories. Currently, there is a special need for XL-XXL men’s clothing and anything warm for the upcoming winter months.

Please reach out if you have donations to support Adara Oaks and its residents.

10/23/2025

Canyon Rim Assisted Living recently collaborated with Master Gardener Hillary Jensen and the OSU Extension Office-Wasco County to put on a workshop teaching residents how to harvest, dry, and store seeds from the community garden. Resident Lois then put these lessons into action.

At Vanda Health, we strive to build relationships and partnerships with local organizations that extend residents’ experiences beyond the walls of our immediate communities. Through conscious collaboration, we enrich our residents’ lives, cultivate home, inspire purpose, and thrive together.

10/22/2025

Feels like fall at Elite Care Fanno Creek. 🍁🎃

We can’t let the “Ber” months pass without an adventure at The Pumpkin Patch.

10/21/2025

Torrin has been working in community-based care for close to two decades. He joined Elite Care in February of 2021 as a Med Tech and has held many roles at Oatfield Estates during his tenure. In October of 2024, Torrin was promoted to RCC for Helens and Rainier Houses. He was recently promoted again and made the Administrator for Larch and Tabor Houses.
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Torrin joined the Grow With Us Future Leaders Program to take advantage of its certification pathway. As a Grow with Us Participant, all the costs associated with his 40–hour ALF/RCF Administrator Training Program were covered.
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No matter the role, Torrin always leads with kindness and care and puts residents first. He says, “Caring for others is what I’ve always wanted to do and have done my entire life. I wish to move up and become a leader others can trust and feel comfortable around.”

10/20/2025

Tea time! 🫖☕️