Cedar Community News
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Learn more about what great things are happening at Cedar Community. We also provide valuable information on topics to help you navigate retirement living.
Here, you’ll find everything from heartwarming resident stories, updates about our life-enriching programs, events, and important announcements.
Tune in to get a taste of life at Cedar Community–where every day is a new adventure!
Volunteering, Friendship, and Family at Cedar Community
For Linda Viesselmann and her daughter, Sherry, Cedar Community has become much more than a place to live. It’s where family connections continue, new friendships are formed, and...
More Than Healthcare: The Variety of Jobs in Senior Living
When people think about working in a senior living community, careers in nursing, caregiving, rehabilitation, and other medical fields are often the first that come to mind....
A 59-Year Adventure: Otto and Kay Peña
For nearly 10 years, Otto and Kay Peña have called Cedar Community home, enjoying independent living in a Village Home on the Cedar Lake Campus. Their life together has included...
There’s a Waitlist… Because Good Things Are Worth Planning For
A senior living waitlist may sound like a reason to put off your plans. In reality, joining a waitlist can be an important part of planning ahead, giving you more time and...
Destination: Cedar Community, From Alaska
After 26 years in Alaska, Bob and Kate Brennan were ready for their next adventure. Their search for a faith-based senior living community with a continuum of care ultimately led...
Cedar Community’s Marketing Team Wins National Awards
Cedar Community is pleased to announce that its marketing team has received four national Aster Awards for healthcare marketing and advertising for 2026. The team earned a Gold...
Cedar Community Awards Carl Ziegler Scholarships
Prof. Carl Ziegler (July 19, 1940-April 19, 2021) was a faithful friend and supporter of Cedar Community for many years. He generously gave his time and talents to various campus...
Cedar Community Ranked Best by U.S. News & World Report in 2026
Cedar Community was recently recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 Best Senior Living Community, earning the distinction of Best Continuing Care...
Cedar Community Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Cedar Community has been certified as a Great Place to Work by Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner, Activated Insights. The certification process involved...
Cedar Community Named Senior Care’s Best Place to Work
Cedar Community has been named a Senior Care’s Best Place to Work by Activated Insights–the industry leader in senior care, healthcare, and human services surveys. This...
Cedar Community Recognized as America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 by Newsweek
Cedar Community is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026. According...
Cedar Community’s President and CEO Nicole Pretre Joins LeadingAge National Board
LeadingAge, the national association representing more than 5,300 nonprofit and mission-driven aging services providers, is in the final year of a three-year strategic plan...