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 13, 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...
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...
December 14, 2023
‘Tis the season for cookies, cocoa, cheer—and showing appreciation for team members who go above and beyond for residents at Tallgrass Creek , the Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kansas, every day! The 2023 Staf...
November 20, 2023
When Prairie View, the newest residence building opening next year at Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans., is complete, Donna and Frank White will be among the first retirees to move in. To...
October 18, 2023
Every Saturday morning, Cherie Loudon drives over to Wayside Waifs, a large animal shelter a few miles from where she lives at Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans. "I love volunteering at Wa...
October 12, 2023
One of the most important financial decisions we make throughout our lives is where to live. And that's especially true for retirees, many of whom come to realize that a large house and yard have become increasingly time-consuming...
September 15, 2023
Wendy Belcher, M.D., a board-certified family medicine physician, is excited to join Tallgrass Creek, an Erickson Senior Living community in Overland Park, Kans., as medical director. "I have been so impressed with Erickson Senior...
September 14, 2023
Studio lights shine bright and cameras stand by as residents Jan Meyer and Karen Cox mike up to host Live at 10! on Channel 1851, Tallgrass Creek's in-house TV station. The chatty 45-minute show covers upcoming activities at the b...
August 14, 2023
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 2023 Best of Kansas City Awards. Kansa...