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Who We Are

Celebrating nearly 80 years of service, WesleyLife operates from the belief that everyone should be able to live a life of continued growth, experience, and meaning — and to pursue joy, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. The experience of aging is shaped by each person as they see it, define it, and experience it!

Certified as a Fortune^® Top 20 Best Workplace for Senior Living, we offer comprehensive health and well-being services in Iowa and Illinois through our Communities for Healthy Living and an array of home and community-based services.

Our Mission: Guided by Christian compassion, we support the independence, health, and well-being of older adults wherever they call home.

Our Vision: To be the most dynamic and inclusive champion to revolutionize the experience of aging.

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We've served since 1947, making us the longest-tenured non-profit provider in the region for older adults

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Average health center rating (highest possible score!) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Named a national Great Place to Work® based on team member surveys from across the organization

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Percentage of short-term rehabilitation clients who would recommend WesleyLife to others

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Short-term rehabilitation programs in WesleyLife communities boast an average length of stay of fewer than 20 days

Foundation in the news

WesleyLife Foundation featured on KCCI's "How to Give Back"

Meals on Wheels on WeAreIowa

WesleyLife Meals on Wheels shares Thanksgiving news

Finance leader shares expertise

WesleyLife finance leader Lincoln Grimes talks financial planning and reporting in senior living

Sales trends and forecasts

Iowa Business Report podcast features sales leader Ward Phillips

Brand evolution: shifting the narrative

Chief Marketing Officer Amy Hutchins shares brand-evolution updates.

Big changes at The Village

Village executive director Heather Frank talks about that community's upcoming redevelopment.

Meals on Wheels on WOI-TV

Meals on Wheels weighs in on farm-bill delay

A new service offering

WHO-TV interviews WesleyLife's Aaron Wheeler about palliative care

Neighborhood 19 at Brio

Three homes left: Is Neighborhood 19 for you?

Giving

Philanthropy leader earns community recognition

Matthew Johnson from the WesleyLife philanthropy team is recognized by the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.

Well-Being

"I hope people won't walk past someone who needs mental or emotional assistance"

In honor of World Mental Health Day, WesleyLife announces a new organizational focus on the mental well-being of our team members.

Well-Being

Ageism Awareness Day: why you should care

As WesleyLife joins the American Society on Aging in observing Ageism Awareness Day, we're spreading the word about just what constitutes ageism and how to join the fight against it.