Larksfield Place

Congratulations to our May honorees of Larksfield Place's Pillar of the Community awards! Every 3 months we emphasize one of the four Pillars of the Larksfield Lifestyle and April through June is Physical Vitality. Our May honorees are AJ Lamphier (Rehabilitation Aide, Health Care Center) and Reeva Anderson (Health Care Center Resident.) They were both recognized by their peers for demonstrating a strong commitment to physical vitality through their actions, encouragement of others, and dedication to overall wellness. Thank you, AJ and Reeva, for setting the example and helping bring the Larksfield Lifestyle to life! laarksfield.org

Congratulations to Larksfield Place's own Al Higdon, who has been nominated to the 2026 Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame!

Our fourth inductee is no stranger to general aviation. Mr. Al Higdon began his career working for Textron Aviation where he lead the public relations work for the . Following his time there; he took on the responsibility of introducing the first business jet to the world at Learjet Bombardier, as the 23 model was released.

Following that, he formed Sullivan, Higdon and Sink where he continued his work in public relations and aviation. He served on GAMA’s public relations board, helping promote air safety.

We are honored to welcome Mr. Al Higdon into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame. Our ceremony will be on Tuesday, November 10th.

What a fun week it was last week at Larksfield Place! From Western Day to Sports Fan Day, Wacky Wednesday, Disco Day, and Hawaiian Day, our residents and staff showed up with creativity, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of team spirit. We loved seeing the photos come through each day and watching departments, teams, and coworkers have fun together. Here's our winners! larksfield.org

Friday night was our 3rd annual Larkfest, our outdoor party for our residents, staff and their families! It was a great time for kids of ALL ages to enjoy food, music, games, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals and real animals, a photo booth and the always popular dunk tank! Thank you to everyone who put together this wonderful event and thanks to everyone who came! larksfield.org

To finish off the fun of Employee Appreciation Week, here's some photos from Tacky Tourist Friday! We ended the day with our 3rd annual outdoor event Larkfest - photos coming soon! larksfield.org

More fun photos from Wacky Wednesday and 70s Disco Thursday at Larksfield Place! On Wednesday we had Wacky Bingo and Thursday we handed out Disco Balls and had a visit from the "Soul Train"! larksfield.org

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Greetings sports fans! We've got the Team Spirit at Larksfield Place today! At halftime (this afternoon) we enjoyed popcorn and "dirty sodas" such as the MVP, Courtside Cooler and Larksfield Legend! larksfield.org

Happy trails everyone! Here at Larksfield Place it's Employee appreciation week and today is Western Day, so residents and staff join in the fun! Special treat for that mid-afternoon hunger attack: make your own Trail Mix bar! larksfield.org

Congratulations to our own Larksfield resident Carolyn Carter, who was named 2026 Alumna of the Year at Hutchinson Community College! We're so proud of Carolyn and share her joy in this honor! As Carolyn says, “Follow your passion, even during difficult times. The next opportunity may be hidden in those challenges. Always look for ways to be a helper in this world.” larksfield.org

Congratulations to Carolyn Carter, the 2026 Alumna of the Year.

Carolyn Carter’s journey toward a meaningful career in nursing and a life of service began in a small rural community in Rice County near Saxman, Kansas. Raised by a mother who was a nurse and a father who farmed the land, her early years were grounded in hard work, strong family values, and resilience.
Carolyn began her educational journey at Hutchinson Community College, balancing classes while working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She earned her Associate of Arts degree in 1979, building a strong foundation for her future in nursing. She later completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master’s in Nursing at Wichita State University.
Throughout her career, Carolyn served in a variety of impactful roles, including ICU nursing, public health, and leadership positions in hospice and home care. She was among the first trained in HIV education and counseling in Kansas and played a key role in community health initiatives and program development.
A lifelong supporter of education, Carolyn has been a dedicated donor to the HutchCC Endowment and established the Dorothy Leonard Memorial Scholarship in honor of her mother. This scholarship supports full-time, non-traditional students accepted into the HutchCC Nursing Program.
Now retired, Carolyn remains active in her community and continues to embody a spirit of service. Her advice to students: pursue your passion, embrace lifelong learning, and always look for ways to help others.