Officials gathered at Salina Presbyterian Manor Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the completion of a $10-million capital campaign with a groundbreaking ceremony.
The $10 million Preserving Legacies, Enriching Lives Campaign will add more independent living, provide for a major renovation which includes adding a wellness center, and enhance amenities and services.
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Senior Vice President of Giving Sarah Oenning tells KSAL News the project is the result of community support.
Oenning says it took just two years to hit the $10 million goal.
The project will be more than a facelift. It will provide current and future residents a place to live well and age well with a state-of-the-art wellness center, a new swimming pool for aquatic classes, and a new rehab center for staff and therapists to work with residents on-site.
The renovation will include a new main entrance, a redesigned lobby and welcome center, an updated dining room, and a new bistro and cocktail lounge.
A key component will be new wellness center designed to support healthy aging with therapeutic rehabilitation services in healthcare, and wellness programming. It will be connected directly to both the main lobby and the healthcare center and will allow everyone to stay active while staying on campus. They envision:
- A recreational wellness‐depth pool with trained staff leading aquatic rehabilitation and recreational activities
- New exercise equipment
- Locker rooms and space for trained wellness staff and therapists to support residents on site
Special events make Salina Presbyterian Manor stand out. Updating the lower-level multi-purpose area for residents will offer a flexible shared space for a wide range of educational programs and events, from card games to seminars and workshops, to hosting families and visitors.
The new home will feature brighter lighting, flexible seating and amenities that encourage life-long learning and community-building.
The dining room will be more than a place to have dinner. Whether residents are in the mood for a quick bite or coffee, a place to watch a ball game, and a place to entertain guests, they are reimagining the dining area to give residents more options.
A new bistro will offer a fresh, light menu. A new cocktail lounge area will allow residents to gather before or after a meal for conversation and good company. The main dining room will provide an elevated experience offering chef-curated menus that use fresh ingredients.
