“What I like about Windsor Manor is that I have always felt welcomed from the staff and residents! I am so grateful that my friends and family are always welcome to visit or even join me for a meal. The food is always good! I also like that I am free to come and go with my friends and family, just like if I were in my own home.”

—Eleanor Hutchinson

“After looking at a variety of places, I chose for Windsor Manor to be my home because they allow pets and my dog Bupp is a very special part of my life. I love that I still get to make choices as if I were in my own home still. I receive good care, and like that I can always order off the restaurant style menu. I am so glad that I chose to make Windsor Manor my home.”

—Thomasine Durham

Windsor Manor, Indianola's 2008 Iowa Assisted Living Association Dare to Dream Nomination

“I am submitting this nomination for the Dare to Dream Award for Windsor Manor in Indianola.

Gayla Gilliland, manager of Windsor Manor in Indianola discovered that one of her residents had a long-time dream over more than 5 years that was yet unfulfilled.

Rick, who has Multiple Sclerosis and uses an electric chair, had always dreamed of going to NASCAR. He was a huge fan of #8 Dale Ernhart Jr. When Gayla and her staff realized how much this dream meant to him, they went to work to make it happen.

Rick did his research on the internet first and discussed the idea with Brenda Roush, universal worker, and she worked hard to make this happen. Rick’s sister and her husband decided they would like to take him to Talledaga for the races, but they needed some help with Rick’s care. Brenda Roush, universal worker for Windsor Manor, volunteered to go on the trip with them. Rick had other care needs such as a cold suit to regulate his body temperature and also used a walker to ambulate.

This was a first time experience for Rick and he was so excited. Last August his adventure began. They left Windsor Manor on Thursday night and drove 19 hours where they stopped at Graceland first. The next day they went to a truck race, Busch Series and finally on Sunday the cup race! They made it back home on Monday.

Gayla and the entire team worked together to make this a reality. Schedules were rearranged, staff picked up the shifts that needed to be covered so this dream could come true.

Rick stated that he could never have gone with out Brenda and the support of the Windsor Manor staff. He was proud to announce that Brenda provided the same great care on the clock and off the clock!!! Rick stated he did A LOT of walking but Brenda was with him every step of the way and he couldn’t have realized his dream without everyone!

Congratulations to the Windsor Manor Indianola team for making a dream come true and creating a lifetime memory for Rick!!!!”

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