Creekside Blog

One Day at a time with Mary Balvanz

info@westernhome.org (Creekside) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:56:56 GMT

One of the best parts of working for Western Home Communities is getting to hear the personal stories of our residents—the heart of why we do what we do. I’ve always believed we learn the most not from history books, but from the people who lived it. Not every life story belongs to a politician, a celebrity, or a headline-maker. Sometimes the richest lessons come from someone society might once have labeled a “simple housewife.” And if you’ve ever had a mom or grandma who fit that description, you know there’s nothing simple about it.

Creative Corner

info@westernhome.org (Creekside) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:56:55 GMT

Anne Kubik: A Life in Layers of Color

Step into Anne Kubik’s apartment and you’ll find resin pieces curing on a shelf, handmade cards stacked in boxes, and diamond paintings catching the light. Creativity isn’t something Anne does occasionally. It’s part of her daily rhythm.

New assisted living community opens at Creekside Living in Grundy Center

info@westernhome.org (Creekside) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:56:54 GMT

Creekside Living now offers an assisted living community on its Grundy Center campus, which also includes two nursing home cottages, a therapy center and villas for active living.

Anne Noyes: Across the Atlantic, Into Community

info@westernhome.org (Creekside) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:56:53 GMT

Anne Noyes never planned to go to Iowa. In fact, she never planned to go to America. She grew up in Oxford, England, surrounded by stone streets, tidy gardens, and the rocky coastline she still remembers with a soft smile. Yet life has a way of nudging us toward places we never expected, and for Anne, a single brave decision in her twenties set the course for everything that followed.

Creekside Received Third Consecutive Deficiency-Free Rating from State Survey

info@westernhome.org (Creekside) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:56:52 GMT

At Creekside Living in Grundy Center, IA we’re proud to uphold a deep commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of those who have entrusted us with their care. This commitment begins with strict adherence to regulations established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the State of Iowa — and we’re excited to share some great news!

The man they call “Coach”

info@westernhome.org (Creekside) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:56:51 GMT

Phil Lebo - Grundy Center Spartans