Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor

Specialties

As the only nonprofit continuing care community in Arkansas City, Presbyterian Manor offers the flexibility to meet our residents’ needs as they evolve. Our continuum of care encompasses independent living and home health services, assisted living, short-​term rehabilitation, and health care with skilled nursing. A Memory Care neighborhood for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia opened in 2013.

Our accommodations range from studio apartments to one– and-​two-​bedroom townhomes. Residents enjoy an array of amenities including restaurant-​style dining, cappuccino bar, computer center, hair salon, library and chapel. Independent living residents may also take advantage of «pet-​friendly» accommodations, individual patios and gardens, carports and access to additional storage.

Our beautifully landscaped 11-​acre campus is located at the northern edge of Arkansas City, a few short blocks from downtown.

History

Established in 1978.

Construction of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor began in 1978 following a successful campaign to raise the $ 4 million estimated cost. Efforts to develop our community and set the tone for its mission were spearheaded by the Rev. Hugh Marsh, who was the first administrator.

Initially, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor consisted of 93 apartments for residents able to live independently. In April 1980, three wings of the health care center were added. The west wing, which is all private rooms, was added after 1984.

In November 1986, the community broke ground for the duplex addition.

In September 1993, the third floor was licensed for assisted living. A short time later, the fourth floor was added to serve the increasing demand.

A memory care neighborhood opened in 2013 in our licensed assisted living area. The fourth floor underwent extensive renovation to design separate dining, living and activity spaces for residents to enjoy.

Meet the Manager

Sarah G.

Manager

Sarah completed her administrator-​in-​training at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor in November 1999 shortly before graduating from Kansas State University. Before joining Presbyterian Manor full time in November 2000, she briefly served as marketing director for Medicalodge of Eureka. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from KSU, where her secondary major was gerontology with an emphasis on long-​term care administration, and her minor was business administration. Her current community involvement includes Rotary International of Arkansas City; Soroptimist International of Arkansas City; Twin Rivers Developmental Supports, an organization assisting developmentally disabled individuals, where she serves on the board of directors; Leading Age Kansas; and Kansas Adult Care Executives.