A Cedar Falls resident-favorite: Chicken and Artichoke Pasta.

At The Deery Suites, resident stories and staff experiences show how personalized care and a sense of home guide people through healing and transition.

CAPS students partner with Western Home Communities to explore careers, build skills, and learn from residents through hands-on, intergenerational experiences.

Inside the kitchens of Gilmore’s Pub and Table 1912, where consistency, leadership, and community create memorable dining experiences.

Western Home Communities has officially partnered with Curana Health®, the nation's largest provider of primary care services in senior living. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in making high-quality, convenient healthcare more accessible than ever before — right here in our communities.

Finding the right care for a parent or loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming. At Thalman Square – part of Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls – families discover a warm, personal approach to memory care that truly feels like home. This secure assisted living memory care community is designed specifically for people in the early to mid-stages of Alzheimer’s or other dementias, offering both safety and a sense of belonging.

Employees take care of housekeeping, laundry and cooking, too, so residents have more time to focus on other interests. They can start the day at an exercise class, stop by the beauty salon for a haircut, play card games or hit the putting range, create art, plant and tend flowers, and even ride the WHC bus for a weekly shopping trip or visit to a local attraction.

Seniors who moved into senior living reported greater social engagement and reduced loneliness compared to those who remained in their homes. This shift is especially meaningful as research continues to link loneliness to negative health outcomes, including increased risk for dementia, heart disease, and depression.

By choosing Independent Living at Western Home Communities, older adults surround themselves with opportunities for social interaction, connection, and purpose. Whether it’s sharing a meal with neighbors, participating in group fitness classes, or joining clubs and social events, our residents experience a renewed sense of belonging.

Evelyn Herrmann, a resident of Windgrace, has been a dedicated swimmer at the Grosse Aquatic Center since the day it opened in 2018.

The new year will bring new attention to one of the best attributes about life at Western Home Communities: living in a community that offers many opportunities to improve well-being.  

A Christmas miracle came early this year for Milly Anderson of Windhaven. 

Like many residents, Tricia and Clark Elmer brought a beloved family dog with them to their new villa.

Physical therapist Danialle Draeger is now a certified Oncology Rehab Therapist.

Finding himself with extra time during the pandemic, Marv Heller decided to put his woodworking skills to use in a new way: building model tractors.