Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
OCTOBER 2019
In the spotlight: Abigail Goeckel
Jeremy and Abigail Goeckel, and their sons Carson and Landon.
Abigail Goeckel worked at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor for several years before joining the staff full-time three years ago. She is a certified physical therapist assistant/clinical catalyst for our community. Get to know more about her. What do you enjoy most about working at Ark City Presbyterian Manor? One of my favorite things about my job is seeing the progress my patients make, which enables them to return home or attend activities that they enjoy. Watching them perform a task with improved technique or safety that previously was too difficult is motivating. Another favorite part of my job is listening to and learning from my patient’s life experiences. Many life stories that I’ve heard have been extremely heartwarming. What inspired you to become a physical therapist? While I was getting my bachelor’s degree, I saw first-hand the impact of exercising and overall fitness to living a healthy life. Using that
The Heavenly Vision By Bill Bowles, chaplain
“And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language,[a] ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles— to whom I am sending you 18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’” —Acts 26:14-18 English Standard Version (ESV) Key ideas: • Encounter with the living Christ • Appointment to adventure • Conversion is for the whole world Action step: Make an inquiry of several long-time Christians and ask them, “What are the greatest blessings and rewards you have experiences with and in service to Jesus Christ?” Prayer: Lord, I am present today, listening to Your voice, reporting for duty. ◆
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knowledge to help others either by alleviating pain, restoring their movement or by preventing other injuries from occurring are what initially inspired me to become a therapist. I have worked in several communities over my career and Ark City is the place I choose to be.
Coffee with a Cop We partnered with Arkansas City Police Department to host a Coffee with a Cop event. Our residents appreciated spending time with local law enforcement officers to ask questions, tell stories, and have a lot of fun.◆
How do you enjoy spending your free time? Spending time with my family outside. I love to go to the lake, snow skiing, family bicycle rides or reading on the front porch. Teaching my kids the importance of an active lifestyle and participating in those things together is my favorite. I also thoroughly enjoy travelling, with a goal to visit a new location at least once a year. Tell us about your family. My husband, Jeremy, is an electrical engineer and works at Spirit in Wichita as well as owning his own electrical engineering firm, Midwest Electrical Experts. We have two boys: Landon, 8 and Carson, 7. The boys love to play sports and ski both on the water and snow. It is very enjoyable watching them improve on their skills each season; they are keeping us very busy. During the fall, you can find our house full of purple gear as we love to watch K-State football games and cheer on the ‘Cats! ◆
ARKANSAS CITY Presbyterian Manor
620-442-8700 ◆ Fax: 620-442-8224 1711 N. Fourth St. Arkansas City, KS 67005-1607 ArkansasCityPresbyterianManor.org
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Top: Nolan Wineinger, resident, gets a one-on-one visit with an Ark City police officer. Middle left: Dorothy Faidley, resident, and Jan Spangler, friend of Presbyterian Manor, enjoy meeting local law enforcement officers Middle right: Marshall Brentlinger gets a little one-on-one time with a local Ark City police officer. Above: Residents Harley Wood, Kay McGuire-Griggs and Leta Sherwood visit with several Arkansas City police officers.
Community Matters
is published monthly for residents and friends of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizaton.
To submit or suggest articles: spage@PMMA.org Sarah Griggs, executive director Sean Page, marketing director
OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.
Presbyterian Manor receives 2019 Customer Experience Award
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor is proud to announce that they are the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2019 Customer Experience Award™. The Customer Experience Award is given to senior living communities that score in the top 15-percent of the nation in resident satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight for 12 consecutive months. Arkansas
City Presbyterian Manor received the award for independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing.
move-in process and personal care in assisted living, and dignity and respect in health care.
Over the course of 2018, a sampling of Presbyterian Manor’s residents and their families participated in monthly telephone interviews that include open-ended questions, as well the opportunity to rate Presbyterian Manor in specific categories.
The community also scored in the top 15-percent in the categories of activities, cleanliness, dignity and respect, dining service, overall customer experience, response to problems and variety of food and menu choices for independent living.
“The Customer Experience Award affirms our staff ’s dedication to our mission – to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Sarah Griggs, executive director. “This award reflects our residents’ satisfaction with our efforts to live out our mission.”
Through Pinnacle Quality Insight’s monthly phone surveys, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor has gathered real-time survey results to gain a better understanding of the residents’ needs and make improvements when necessary, continuing a 41-year emphasis on ensuring the individual needs of every resident are met. ◆
Arkansas City scored in the top 15-percent in the categories of
Growth Tree
Our regional director of operations Brad Radatz shared an idea with us a few months ago. It was something another community was doing to celebrate all of the development that Presbyterian Manor had invested in its staff members. The individuals on this wall all have grown in their roles at Presbyterian Manor through onthe-job training and educational opportunities with local colleges. Several have started out in temporary or part-time positons and have grown into leadership positions. Tree - continued on page 4
The Growth Tree features staff members who have grown in their roles at Presbyterian Manor through on-the-job training and educational opportunities at local colleges. Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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ARKANSAS CITY Presbyterian Manor
1711 N. Fourth St. Arkansas City, KS 67005-1607 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Our Mission: to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values Like us on Facebook to stay updated on news and events.
Left: Cammy Boone joined Presbyterian Manor as an LPN and achieved her RN in 2003. She advanced her career through a number of positions and is now the director of nursing.
October birthdays
Below: Carlos Leyva started out as a CNA at Presbyterian Manor and became a CMA in 2018.
Rosemary Honer Betty McGehan Frances Pappan Peggy Shanks
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David Walker
We invest in our staff because we want passionate, educated, highly motivated individuals working with our residents. Here are some examples of individuals who have taken advantage of the educational opportunities Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor offers. â—†
Marjorie Ward Pat Ward
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