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It's Flashback Friday at Kansas Masonic Home!

Did you know? In 2013, The 44,000 square foot, 20 suite Rapid Recovery Suites opened; offering the most advanced resources and technology in a household environment to short term stay, therapy and rehabilitation residents.

During that same year, the KMH Towers remodel was completed. The extensive remodel included the addition of a pub-style area with a completely restored, early 1900's bar; new dining room, family rooms on each floor as well as new landscaping and furnishings. Formerly an independent living area, the Towers now featured newly remodeled assisted living apartments, ranging from one bedroom to two bedroom/two bath.

Then in 2015, a $22 million expansion and renovation was completed, and in 2016, Kansas Masonic Home received "Member of the Year Award" from LeadingAge Kansas.

Thank you for following along over the past few months as we've shared the history behind Kansas Masonic Home! Learn more about our rich history by setting up a tour of History Hall. Also learn what KMH has to offer while taking a tour of the campus.

We are proud to have more than 120 years of experience caring for the Wichita community. There are a multitude of amenities and services offered to our residents that make us a home away from home. KMH is now open to the public and has newer residences that have been beautifully remodeled. Call or contact us online to set up an appointment!

Happy Halloween from your friends at Kansas Masonic Home! Stay safe tonight.

It's Flashback Friday at Kansas Masonic Home!

Did you know? In 1999, The Kenneth L. Calwell Assisted Living Manor was opened. The three story, 60 apartment complex offers residents licensed staff for nursing, social work, therapy and dietary needs as well as 24 hour security, medical transportation and meals, housekeeping, social opportunities and the community lifestyle was enjoyed throughout the campus.

Then in 2009, KMH began a "Culture Change" initiative to create a homelike environment. In 2010, staff and residents joined together to tear down the nurses stations in the Health Care Pavilion. The stations "stood as a literal barrier between residents and staff" said Pavilion Administrator, Matthew Bogner. The demolition was the first physical change towards making KMH truly home for residents. During that same year, Kansas Masonic Home earned the coveted “PEAK” Award from the Kansas Department on Aging. PEAK stands for Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas Nursing Homes.

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It's easy to make new friends at Kansas Masonic Home. There is always an abundance of activities, social opportunities and outings scheduled on the calendar. Residents can also gather in our pub-style lounge with a fully restored turn-of-the-century bar to relax or play billiards. Affordable senior living doesn’t mean the fun stops. At Kansas Masonic Home, the fun is just beginning!

The Kansas Masonic Home provides a multitude of amenities to keep every resident active and engaged in the Kansas Masonic Home community.
🏊 The recreation room, fitness center, and indoor heated pool and hot tub are perfect for our more fitness-minded residents.
📚Residents can borrow a book at one of our several libraries or relax in the Historic Chapel.
🌳 Our beautiful 15-acre campus entices residents to get outside with a stroll along our many walking paths.
🍲 Our seniors can enjoy a meal or spend time with family and friends in the breath-taking courtyards with resident gardens.

In 1981, the new Health Care Center opened. "It was considered the best in geriatric medicine for skilled nursing care and residential housing in the state of Kansas," said Anna Mae Bradshaw, former Historian for the Grand Chapter of Kansas, O.E.S.



By 1984, KMH opened to the public for the first time in its history. KMH leadership made this difficult decision in order to remain financially viable. Medicaid and Medicare became available to KMH at this time.

Then in 1989, the Health Care Center was dedicated as the "S. Allan Daugherty Medical Pavilion." Daugherty served as a KMH Administrator from 1958 to 1978, which is the longest tenure in the history of KMH.

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Kansas Masonic Home offers a new way of living. When talking to your parents about senior living, don’t focus your discussion on the skilled nursing care (although that’s important). Rather, focus on the opportunities to be active, social and fulfilled. Take a tour. Look around. Imagine being in this vibrant community. It's important to love where you live.

Kansas Masonic Home housekeeping staff treat your house as their own. Housekeeping cleans all surfaces and floors, in addition to dusting, glass cleaning and general maintenance. Frequent laundering of sheets, towels and clothes keeps each room fresh and clean. Kansas Masonic Home offers the best in maintenance-free senior living.

It's Flashback Friday at Kansas Masonic Home!

Did you know?
In 1956, a new infirmary was completed at KMH. Then in 1959, for the first time in the sixty years of KMH's existence, there were no more children in residence. During that time, they now had more than 300 residents with an average age of 85. Senior care became the greatest need and the focus of the staff, board of directors and supporters. 25 nurses lived on campus in the former girls' dormitory (located north of the chapel).

By 1962, 245 women and 80 men were residents of KMH. The grounds included 13 major buildings,1300 meals were served daily and two beauty shops operated on campus. In 1975, KMH hosted a children's reunion for those that grew up here. The group was featured in the Wichita Eagle!

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Make your home at Kansas Masonic Home with the people and pets you love. Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care provides safety and security with autonomy and flexibility. Life takes you many places. KMH brings you home.

From independent living to assisted living and memory care, you can call Kansas Masonic Home. Pets are welcome at no additional charge, fun activities are available daily and our entire team is second-to-none. The most flexible senior living option in Wichita, Kansas Masonic Home does not charge a buy-in, deposit or community entrance fee. Call today to schedule a tour of our beautifully remodeled campus. 316-269-7500

It's Flashback Friday at Kansas Masonic Home!



Did you know? In 1953, of the 257 residents of Kansas Masonic Home during that time, only seven were children, and they were all in high school (5 of the 7 were National Honor Society scholars and all attended Wichita East High School). It was the policy of Kansas Masonic Home to provide funds for high school graduates to attend college, if they chose to do so.



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Our residents are getting ready to enjoy Jack-o-lantern floats after our live entertainment today! Yum!!!

Come meet with our staff, and you will discover how they can customize housing, care and services to best meet your parents’ needs – right now and as they age. Once your parents move into our community, there’s no need to move again.

While the thought of sitting down with your parents to talk about moving to a senior living community may be daunting, it doesn’t have to be. There are several ways to approach the topic in a loving, positive way. Call Kansas Masonic Home today to schedule a tour of our campus and start the conversation.

It's Flashback Friday at Kansas Masonic Home!

Did you know? Since 1945 (to this date), KMH has provided care and comfort for approximately 1,600 young and elderly residents. In 1946, the fiftieth anniversary of the Kansas Masonic Home was celebrated with an open house and celebration attended by more than 2,000. Then in 1949, there were 255 residents, which included 16 children, living in the Kansas Masonic Home.

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Have fun this fall at Kansas Masonic Home with a tour of the campus! There are no deposits, no fees, and no buy-ins so call today and set up an appointment to tour our Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care apartments. Life takes you many places, but affordable senior living at Kansas Masonic Home brings you home.

It's Flashback Friday at Kansas Masonic Home!

Did you know? In 1931, The West Wing (Martinson Street) was completed. 140 adults and 127 children were able to call KMH home. In 1940, a total of 323 residents now lived at KMH: 147 men,129 women, 29 boys and 18 girls. 291 patients were admitted to the Infirmary during that year. The age of applicants to the home started to become much older as social service organizations to benefit children were being developed.

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To celebrate the First Day of Fall, residents are encouraged to take a stroll on the KMH campus. Our beautiful 15-acre campus has many walking paths. Seniors can also enjoy a meal or spend time with family and friends in the breath-taking courtyards with resident gardens.

Kansas Masonic Home has been nominated as BEST ASSISTED LIVING in Wichita in the Wichita Eagle’s “BEST OF WICHITA" promotion!

Voting is open now through Sept. 23rd and you can vote once per day! Click on the HEALTH & BEAUTY category, then the ASSISTED LIVING subcategory. We would appreciate your vote!
https://www.votewichitaks.com/

Make sure you submit your ballot for it to be counted. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL NOMINEES!!

Did you know? In 1919, shortly after the Kansas Masonic Home was dedicated, the girls' dormitory was also dedicated. Then in 1923, a new addition to the hospital was completed.

In 1924, there were 59 men, 39 women, 53 boys, and 57 girls living at KMH (15 boys were Boy Scouts and 15 girls were Campfire Girls). All of the school-age children attended public school and received music lessons at KMH.

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At Kansas Masonic Home, affordable senior living means having new experiences with family and friends, old and new. Kansas Masonic Home encourages essential, human connections so you can spend time together with family and friends. KMH offers 24/7 visiting hours!

Our residents enjoy Happy Hour every Friday at Kansas Masonic Home.

It's Flashback Friday at Kansas Masonic Home!

Did you know? In 1927, A thirty foot monument to mark the graves of members of the home was dedicated at Maple Grove Cemetery in Wichita. Initially plotted for 84 graves, the site has individual markers for more than 250 former residents who have passed away.

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At Kansas Masonic Home, residents can gather with friends in our pub-style lounge that's equipped with a fully restored turn-of-the-century bar to relax or play billiards. Residents can also borrow a book at one of our several libraries or find peace in the Historic Chapel.

Today Kansas Masonic Home honors those who lost and risked their lives for our safety.

It's Flashback Friday at Kansas Masonic Home!

Did you know? In 1919, shortly after the Kansas Masonic Home was dedicated, the girls' dormitory was also dedicated. Then in 1923, a new addition to the hospital was completed.

In 1924, there were 59 men, 39 women, 53 boys, and 57 girls living at KMH (15 boys were Boy Scouts and 15 girls were Campfire Girls). All of the school-age children attended public school and received music lessons at KMH.

Check back next Friday to learn more about the history behind Kansas Masonic Home!

Happy Labor Day from KMH! This Labor Day weekend, we would like to recognize our AMAZING team of hard workers for everything they do daily to make our residents feel at home.