December 17, 2024
Residents thank dedicated employees by contributing more than $157,000 to the annual Staff Appreciation Fund Tallgrass Creek, the Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kansas, distributed more than $157,000 to eligibl...
December 16, 2024
Prairie View, the residence building that recently opened at Tallgrass Creek, the Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans., is excited to welcome its first residents! The building boasts 99 stylish apartment homes ...
December 13, 2024
Choosing a residence with just the right floor plan is more than just picking a place to live--it's about finding a space that fits your lifestyle, budget, and priorities. Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Ov...
December 12, 2024
When Jean and Roland Hirsch began looking for a retirement community, Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland, Kans., topped their list. "I heard Tallgrass Creek was a very good community, well-run with wo...
November 15, 2024
Overland Park, Kans., is an area known for great restaurants. But residents at Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community located there, say that the food is so good that most people opt to dine at its six on-campus rest...
November 4, 2024
When Denny Senseney first visited Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans., he was struck by the beautifully maintained campus. "I drove around and saw how well-kept the grounds and buildings we...
October 8, 2024
Tallgrass Creek recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest independent living residence building, Prairie View. “We are pleased to welcome new neighbors home to Tallgrass Creek,” said Adam Dickson, executive director. “Pr...
September 26, 2024
As a healthcare administrator, Carmen Smith valued some specific priorities when she started her job search. Like most people, she considered salary, benefits, and work-life balance. But she also looked closely at the work environ...
September 9, 2024
When Jan Meyer moved to Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans., she didn't waste any time getting involved on campus. Before unpacking her bags, she joined a fitness class. "The first thing I ...
August 29, 2024
Tallgrass Creek, a continuing care retirement community developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, has been named Best Senior Living Community by readers of Kansas City magazine, in its 2024 Best of Kansas City Awards. Kansa...
August 7, 2024
Tallgrass Creek, a continuing care retirement community developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, recently celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever Employee Health and Well-Being Center. The Employee Health and Well-B...
July 12, 2024
When local entertainers fill the air with everything from classical music to 1960s rock tunes, it's standing room only at Tallgrass Creek, the Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans. The lively performances are co...
June 17, 2024
Phyllis and Karl Person visited six retirement communities before scheduling a tour at Tallgrass Creek , an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans. "We were looking for someplace where the residents were active an...
May 20, 2024
Resident Kay Dayton developed a healthy habit after she and her husband Dan moved to Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans. "I threw myself into exercise after we moved here, and now I work ou...
May 1, 2024
With dozens of clubs and activities, six on-campus restaurants, and two well-equipped fitness centers, Tallgrass Creek residents have everything they need to enjoy a vibrant, engaging lifestyle. But those are just a few of the rea...
April 18, 2024
Jim Swearingen, who heads up the golf group at Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans., is eager to hit the links this spring. "There are about 50 of us in the group," says Jim, who schedules w...
March 27, 2024
Resident Floyd Wohlrab rarely had time to exercise before retiring from his busy career in contract management. "Plus, I was tired of keeping up with the house. I felt like I was existing, not thriving," he says. Now, thanks to hi...
February 22, 2024
Ashley Werthman started working at Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans., in March of 2021 as an assistant project manager. In October 2022 she applied for her current position as customer se...
February 7, 2024
When Patti and David Frank decided to move to Tallgrass Creek, the Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans., about a year ago, they experienced the same challenge many retirees face. "We were moving from our house ...
January 2, 2024
When Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans., opened in October 2007, Judy and Terry Turner were among the first 90 retirees to move in. The Turners recall they had nearly chosen another retire...