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Nervous you won’t make friends? Unlikely! Afraid you’ll have to give up your hobbies? Not a chance. Get a glimpse into our community programming and what life is like living here by checking out our Facebook page. We frequently share what residents have been doing to stay active, involved, and living life to the fullest.

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

2 days ago

🌟 The Final Four are HERE! 🌟

The 2025 #PaintAwayALZ finalists are:
🏆 The Enclave at Chandler
🏆 Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care
🏆 Lombard Place Assisted Living & Memory Care
🏆 Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care

Voting runs Sept 15–21—help us bring home the WIN! 🙌

🌟 The Final Four are HERE! 🌟

The 2025 #PaintAwayALZ finalists are:
🏆 The Enclave at Chandler
🏆 Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care
🏆 Lombard Place Assisted Living & Memory Care
🏆 Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care

Voting runs... Sept 15–21—help us bring home the WIN! 🙌

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

2 weeks ago

It takes time to be the senior living diva, sorry 💅

#artbrella #memorycare

It takes time to be the senior living diva, sorry 💅

#artbrella #memorycare

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

2 weeks ago

What’s going on here? 👀 Our Shawnee Hills residents took their mock trial program and turned it into a courtroom battle… but instead of a case, they’re fighting for votes! ⚖️🎨

Here’s the deal: We asked our senior living communities to design and decorate umbrellas—aka Artbrellas—to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s. 💜 Each community then made a fun video to rally support for their creation.

Shawnee Hills brought the drama with their Echoes of Justice skit, and now they need YOUR help to win. 🏆

What’s going on here? 👀 Our Shawnee Hills residents took their mock trial program and turned it into a courtroom battle… but instead of a case, they’re fighting for votes! ⚖️🎨

Here’s the deal: We asked our senior living communities to design and decorate umbrellas—aka ...Artbrellas—to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s. 💜 Each community then made a fun video to rally support for their creation.

Shawnee Hills brought the drama with their Echoes of Justice skit, and now they need YOUR help to win. 🏆

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

2 weeks ago

Say hello to Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care’s 2025 Artbrella! 🎶💜 Inspired by our community’s love of music and rainy-day songs, this design blends clouds, raindrops, and melodies into a vibrant reminder that music can uplift and connect us even on stormy days. 🌧️🎵

✨ Want to help Cedar Lake shine?

Head to our Story to find the link and cast your vote today! Every like, share, and comment brings us closer to the win. 🗳️

#VoteCedarLake #EndALZ #MusicAndMemory

Say hello to Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care’s 2025 Artbrella! 🎶💜 Inspired by our community’s love of music and rainy-day songs, this design blends clouds, raindrops, and melodies into a vibrant reminder that music can uplift and connect us even on stormy days. ...🌧️🎵

✨ Want to help Cedar Lake shine?

Head to our Story to find the link and cast your vote today! Every like, share, and comment brings us closer to the win. 🗳️

#VoteCedarLake #EndALZ #MusicAndMemory

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

3 weeks ago

Mabel’s got one thing to say: 🌼💪 We’re Showers of Flowers and we’re here to WIN! 🏆

🌸 Vote link’s in our IG Story—go tap it before Mabel finds you. 😉

#PaintAwayALZ. Drop a ❤️, 💬, and 🔁 on the original post to help us bloom into victory in the National #PaintAwayALZ campaign! 🌸🎨 Every vote helps raise awareness for Alzheimer’s—because this is more than art, it’s a movement. 💜”

Mabel’s got one thing to say: 🌼💪 We’re Showers of Flowers and we’re here to WIN! 🏆

🌸 Vote link’s in our IG Story—go tap it before Mabel finds you. 😉

#PaintAwayALZ. Drop a ❤️, 💬, and 🔁 on the original post to help us bloom into victory in the ...National #PaintAwayALZ campaign! 🌸🎨 Every vote helps raise awareness for Alzheimer’s—because this is more than art, it’s a movement. 💜”

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

3 weeks ago

#PaintAwayALZ, a campaign to support @alzassociation and raise awareness through creativity.
#artbrellas4alz

#PaintAwayALZ, a campaign to support @alzassociation and raise awareness through creativity.
#artbrellas4alz

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

3 weeks ago

You might be surprised ✨

You might be surprised ✨

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

4 weeks ago

🎨☂️ Bold art. Bigger purpose. 💜 We’re painting away Alzheimer’s one Artbrella at a time — because redefining aging looks like THIS.

#PaintAwayALZ

🎨☂️ Bold art. Bigger purpose. 💜 We’re painting away Alzheimer’s one Artbrella at a time — because redefining aging looks like THIS.

#PaintAwayALZ

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

1 months ago

✨Aging is FUN✨

✨Aging is FUN✨

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

1 months ago

✨ Aging is FUN ✨

✨ Aging is FUN ✨

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

1 months ago

It started with an idea…
Turn umbrellas into works of art.
Turn art into a message.
Turn that message into momentum for the Alzheimer’s Association. 💜

Now in our 3rd year, #Artbrellas unite residents, families & partners through creativity and cause.

Together, we #PaintAwayALZ—one story, one memory, one masterpiece at a time. ☂️✨

#SpectrumRetirement #SeniorLivingWithHeart #MemoryMatters #RedefiningAging

It started with an idea…
Turn umbrellas into works of art.
Turn art into a message.
Turn that message into momentum for the Alzheimer’s Association. 💜

Now in our 3rd year, #Artbrellas unite residents, families & partners through creativity and cause.

...Together, we #PaintAwayALZ—one story, one memory, one masterpiece at a time. ☂️✨

#SpectrumRetirement #SeniorLivingWithHeart #MemoryMatters #RedefiningAging

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Spectrum Retirement Communities

1 months ago

🎭 A roll of tape? Not today. #dramaclub #improv

🎭 A roll of tape? Not today. #dramaclub #improv

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Hear From Residents and Family of The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community!

Dillon, the director, has been very kind and accommodating for my family members here and the activities director is also great at keeping them happy and entertained! We’ve had such a great experience here so far. Keep up the good work!

Erica G

20:20 25 Jul 23

Great Independent living community for seniors. Wonderful staff as well.

Chris Teutenberg

15:49 10 Jun 23

The staff is friendly and helpful. Great place for senior living!

Lisa Krumrey

03:38 11 Sep 21

The staff at the Homestead was very helpful in explaining the many varying details about senior living options. The Homestead seemed to be a close knit community of caring staff and happy seniors. THe facilities were clean and pleasant. I would not hesitate to have my loved ones living there.

Janet Dittrich

21:55 07 Feb 20

I visited The Homestead at Hickory View recently to gather an idea of how they work, what they have to offer those living there, and the overall atmosphere so I can share my experience with my Medicare clients. I think it's important to meet the staff, walk around and take everything in before sharing my opinions and views to those who entrust in me. With that said, I had an amazing experience! I met with Holly upon arrival and immediately when walking in the door you feel at home. She took me to lunch in Homesteads dining area to start our visit. The food was great - the members get to have amazing meals served to them all day while relaxing in a formal dining room rather than a kitchen area. We then took a tour of the grounds to see how they offer an apartment/cottage that meets all needs. Some apartments are smaller and great for those not looking for a lot of space but very updated and bright! Other apartments that offer a lot of great features, spacious and accommodating. Then we moved to the cottages, which WOW. You feel at home the minute you walk in! Not only are the living spaces great, the amenities that Homestead offers are unbelievable. To know that they have nursing 24-7 if needed, a salon to make everyone feel great all the time, a movie theater and gathering rooms with activities to constantly give everyone something to do and be able to enjoy their spare time was great! I could honestly go on for days at how great my visit was! The staff was smiles the entire time I was there but I never got the feeling that it was because a tour was going on. No one knew the purpose of my visit besides Holly and they all seemed at ease and enjoying their job. Holly sincerely loves what she does! She loves everyone living there and their needs are at the top of her priority list. If anyone from your family is considering simplifying their lifestyle or just looking to have people close by and looking for Independent Living, I couldn't recommend The Homestead at Hickory View enough! Thank you for having me!

Amber Beste

14:56 18 Mar 19

I have a friend that lives there and l have been there too visit my friend all different times of the day and it’s a wonderful first class place to put your loved ones in . And my friend has been there for a long time and they take great care of my friend. It’s clean and very modern decoration, and all the staff is friendly and always helpful. I have eaten lunch with my friend there and the food was very good.

sheila jenkins

01:58 01 Aug 18

When I visit clients, the Homestead team is always friendly and welcoming. My clients are happy and comfortable. It's a joy to share a meal with them in the dining room. The food is excellent and the servers treat everyone like family.

Diana Holdinghausen

15:13 02 Aug 16

The Homestead at Hickory View is a wonderful place. We were served a delicious lunch and visited with many residents who all assured us they loved living at The Homestead. The rooms are just the right size for an individual. The activities are varied and abundant. The staff was solicitous, helpful and friendly!

Sandy Langenberg

16:05 03 Apr 15

Homestead at Hickory View will truly be your home. The surroundings are beautiful and comfortable, with quiet places for introspection and gathering places for fun and friendship. The staff is beyond compare. They are warm and compassionate, providing care and genuine companionship to each one of their residents. They are dedicated members of a skilled team who receive ongoing training to support their competency. Homestead offers a wide variety of social activities, fostering important friendships.

Karen Zelle

12:26 14 Apr 14

As a community-based medical service provider I've had several patients at The Homestead. I've felt comfortable from the moment I step into the facility to the moment I leave. Always a friendly, smiling face at the front desk and even in the other residents as I walk down the hall. All of my patients have felt comfortable and loved at The Homestead. One afternoon I kept my patient too long and a friend came looking for him making sure that he was alright! My patients have enjoyed the freedom of still being able to get out around town by using Homestead's transportation. The staff have welcomed my company with open arms and keep in great contact with us. I feel like we are all family and looking out for one another! Such a wonderful place!

MacKenzie Lester

23:09 09 Apr 14

An Incredible PlaceAfter living in the Washington DC area for more than sixty years, my Aunt moved to Washington, Mo. a major change. However with the wonderful setting,at Homestead and terrific staff, my Aunt soon adjusted and called it home. She was a resident of Homestead at Hickory View for six years..As time went on she needed assistance. Having a nursing staff on site enabled her to live out her life very contently. She did not have to move to a new environment for assistance. Every time we would drive up to Homestead - she would say "home again, home again."I will be forever grateful for the kindness and generosity of the Homestead and Cooperative Home Care folks...and so was my Aunt.

Gayle Hachman

21:08 17 Jan 14

My Mom is getting ready to move into The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community and she is very excited! She is looking forward to the restaurant-quality meals, the activities, and meeting new friends. We, as her family, are grateful for the caring and socialization that she will receive and the opportunties that she will have to participate in the exercise program and special activities. Thank you, Homestead at Hickory View, for providing a safe a comfortable environment for our loved one!

Gail Sawicki

19:04 04 Jan 14

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