Spurgeon Manor

11/03/2025

We love visits from special friends - even the four legged kind. We are very thankful to those who share their furry friends with us. Alpacas Prima, Vegas, and Beignet visited Spurgeon Community, thanks to Luanne Sellner. Anita, volunteer at the AL, brought in Titan, the 38" Great Dane. Earlier in the year Lacey Baker from Mini Dreams Ranch brought in baby goats, Cam and Bertie, to visit the AL tenants.

10/23/2025

Celebrating 10 YEARS!!
Tyler Hyde started at Spurgeon in September of 2015. He is now the Maintenance Supervisor - managing the day-to-day repairs and upkeep on the campus. This includes maintaining the property, all the buildings, and ensuring the completion of required audits & inspections. We are fortunate to have Tyler on the Spurgeon Team and appreciate EVERYTHING he does for the residents and staff.

10/14/2025

10/02/2025

Celebrating 40 Years at Spurgeon!!
Dena Goepferich has been a pillar at Spurgeon Manor for DECADES … literally! She started at Spurgeon in September of 1985. Over the years, she has seen renovations, additions, and new care levels added to the campus.
Dena started as a CNA, then become a CMA. Dena took over as Supervisor for the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments when Joanne Thomas retired. She assists the maintenance staff with scheduling of work assignments and repair requests, and also oversees OSHA and Life Safety compliance.
We are so fortunate to have Dena as a member of Team Spurgeon. She is truly loyal to the Spurgeon Community and lives our Mission Statement everyday – Caring with Respect and Dignity. We thank her for EVERYTHING she does – every single day.
(Dena is pictured with her nephew and Maintenance Supervisor, Tyler Hyde.)

09/17/2025

Looking for a career change? A way to enter the healthcare field? Spurgeon Assisted Living is hiring for day shift and night shift. Don't worry if you don't have your Med Manager certificate - we'll help you get it! Apply online at spurgeonmanor.com/apply-now/ or call Carli at 515-992-5005.

09/08/2025

Marlee Ohrtman has worked at Spurgeon Manor for over four years and recently passed the board of nursing test – to receive her LPN license! Recognizing her achievement are (left to right) - Brenda Lynch (Director of Nursing Services), Marlee, Kasey Finnell (Coordinator of Nursing Services), and Melodee Wasson (MDS Coordinator). Congratulations Marlee! Thanks for all you do for the residents and your fellow team members!

08/15/2025

Progress ...
The RCF west wing - is no more. While it was sad to see it go, the infrastructure was no longer functional and did not support the needs of the Spurgeon Community. This week, as we witnessed the demolition and dismantling of the building - we reminisced about all the wonderful residents that have walked those halls.
And now, as the clean-up continues, we prepare for the next steps - the remodel of the south wing. We'll keep you posted!

08/05/2025

Alyssa McMahon joined the Spurgeon team in July of 2010, as a new CNA; and since then has acquired her CMA. She is a positive, compassionate, upbeat team member. She treats everyone with respect and treats the residents like family. We are so lucky to have her! Congratulations Alyssa!

Members of the nursing leadership congratulated her, on her 15-year Spurgeon Anniversary. (Left to right) Brenda Lynch (Director of Nursing Services), Melodee Wasson (MDS Coordinator), Alyssa, Alana Marean (Assistant Direct of Nursing), Kasey Finnell (Coordinator of Nursing Services).

06/24/2025

Our summer is off to a GREAT start! We recognized our wonderful CNAs during National CNA Week (June 12-18) with guessing games, a Coffee Bar, BBQ lunch, Candy Bar, fresh donuts, and root beer floats. Thanks is never enough for all their hard work, dedication and compassion. We are blessed with the very best!

06/12/2025

Please join us on Monday, June 16! Enjoy some great music and a walking taco....bring your lawn chair and relax!

06/05/2025

We are honored to be recognized as a 2025 Bronze National Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living. This national honor reflects our ongoing commitment to performance excellence and resident-centered care.

This recognition serves as a testament to the dedication of our entire team in providing the highest quality of care to our residents. It is a reflection of our collective efforts and commitment to enhancing the lives of those entrusted to our care.

05/30/2025

May was MARVELOUS!

We celebrated our wonderful nurses during National Nurses Week and then the entire team during National Skilled Nursing Care Week!! Thank-you to some of our partners for assisting with the festivities. Suncrest Hospice, and their team members Kim and Shannon - for the Popcorn Bar! Thank you! We truly appreciate your contribution!! We also had a Coffee Bar, Piescream, and dress-up days wearing various colors, hats and cowboy duds. We had a great time and are so grateful for all our amazing team members.