Cassia

If you’ve ever visited Meadowview of Davenport, you’ve likely heard Tom’s piano, guitar, or beautiful voice filling the halls. He brings comfort, faith and friendship to everyone around him.

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Resident Spotlight: Tom | Meadowview of Davenport Discover how Tom’s generosity reflects the community spirit at Meadowview of Davenport, a leading senior living option in the Quad Cities.

Celebrating Father’s Day with gratitude for the incredible dads across our communities! 💙

Trinity Springs was featured in The Villages Daily Sun for its creative memory care activities—from themed events to outdoor engagement.

See how these experiences support connection and joy:

Trinity Springs Memory Care | Daily Sun Feature Trinity Springs was featured in The Villages Daily Sun for creative memory care activities that spark joy and daily enrichment.

Today we honor Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality. This day celebrates the strength and contributions of Black Americans while encouraging reflection on the work still ahead.

May Juneteenth inspire each of us to foster understanding, dignity and belonging in every community.

Moments like these make our communities so special 🎉

🌟International Nurse Spotlight🌟 Ethel Caguitla, an RN at Moose Lake Village in Moose Lake, MN shares her experience moving to Minnesota from the Philippines to work in senior care:

💠What inspired you to leave your home country of the Philippines and pursue nursing in senior living here in Minnesota?

I am one of those who believe that nursing is the profession that will take me to places. I decided to come to the United States not only for professional growth but also to challenge myself and experience a different healthcare system. I worked in Dubai for almost 9 years and this greatly affected my decision and outlook in this profession. Working in senior living appealed to me because I enjoy building meaningful relationships with residents and hearing their life stories. Moving to Minnesota was a big step, but it has given me opportunities to grow both personally and professionally while doing what I love.

💠Does nursing care differ in your home country compared to Moose Lake Village?

I often say that the caring is the same, but the standards are different. Nurses in both countries (or even in Dubai) are equally compassionate and dedicated to their patients. However, the healthcare system in the United States has different regulations, documentation requirements, staffing structures, and resources that support resident care. At Moose Lake Village, there is a strong emphasis on resident autonomy, quality of life, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Here, they also have their advance directive which is not explicitly practiced in the Philippines. While I brought the same passion for caring with me from the Philippines, working here has helped me learn new standards and approaches that have made me a better nurse.

💠What advice would you give to other international nurses who are considering working in long-term care or assisted living in the United States?

I would tell them to be confident in their skills and not be afraid to step outside their comfort zone. Moving to a new country can be challenging, and there will be times when you miss home or have to adjust to different ways of doing things. However, every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow. Long-term care is a wonderful field because you get to form lasting relationships with residents and truly make a difference in their lives. Stay open-minded, ask questions, and embrace the experience.

💠What is something fun that you have done in Minnesota?

I have enjoyed experiencing all four seasons, especially seeing snow and the beautiful fall colors. Coming from tropical country those are the things that mainly excites me. Living here has allowed me to experience many new things while meeting wonderful people along the way.

What does truly compassionate memory care feel like?

At Emerald Crest by Cassia, families describe it as unity—a place where staff, residents and loved ones work together as one team.

“They don’t just care for my mother; they care with us.”

Discover how connection and teamwork create a memory care community families can trust.

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Unity That Matters: Life Inside Our Memory Care Community At Emerald Crest, unity is something you can feel the moment you walk in. One family member shared this with us: “Witnessing the unity within our memory care community has been a profound experience.” For many families seeking senior memory care, the journey can feel isolating. Memory loss bring...

We’re proud to share that Cassia, along with Harmony Gardens, Lake Ridge Senior Health & Living, Open Circle Adult Day Services of Apple Valley, and Praha Village Senior Living, earned the Performance Excellence Award! 🌟

Grounded in the Baldrige Framework, this award reflects a rigorous, independent evaluation of an organization’s leadership, strategy, customer focus, workforce, operations and use of data to drive results. The process includes in-depth review by trained examiners and detailed feedback to support continuous improvement.

This year, Cassia was honored with five Performance Excellence Network (PEN) awards for our Baldrige efforts, presented at the IgniteEx Conference in May and accepted by Matthew Kern.

Congratulations to these communities for their dedication to excellence and continuous improvement!

A simple walk. A shared prayer. A moment of connection. 💙

At Cassia, spiritual care is more than support—it’s a presence that walks alongside residents and families through life’s most meaningful moments. At Fargo Elim, one story shows just how powerful that presence can be.

Discover how faith and generosity come together in this powerful story.

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Spiritual Care at Cassia | Walking Home Story Discover how spiritual care at Cassia supports residents and families through faith and connection during life’s most meaningful moments.

As we wrap up CNA Week, we'd like to introduce you to Jenell at The Pines Senior & Assisted Living Community.

For nearly 30 years, Jenell has been making a difference in the lives of older adults through compassionate care. 💙

Learn what inspires her work as a CNA and why caregiving is more than a career—it’s a calling.

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Jenell CNA Spotlight | The Pines Senior Living Meet Jenell, a CNA at The Pines, whose 30 years of compassionate care make a difference in senior living every day.