Retirement is a time for relaxing, making new friends, exploring new places, and enjoying life without worrying about the future. Choosing to live at a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) like The Chateau Girardeau is a great way to enjoy a stress-free retirement.
How does a CCRC work, and what benefits does it offer?
The Cape Retirement Community, Inc. dba The Chateau Girardeau is announcing the appointment of James R. “Jimmy” Wilferth as its new CEO.
Wilferth most recently worked for Saint Francis Healthcare System as their Vice President of Support Services. He initially joined Saint Francis in 2014 as Executive Director of the Saint Francis Healthcare System Foundation and was promoted to Vice President in 2017.
Before joining Saint Francis, Wilferth served as President of U.S. Operations for Heart for Africa, an international ministry dedicated to orphan care and sustainability for impoverished communities. He also served as Vice President of National Operations, Financial Director and Chief of Staff for Men at the Cross in Branson, Missouri. Before that, he served as Vice President of Operations for Schaefer Electrical Enclosures and President of United Oil Co.
Wilferth has deep roots in Cape Girardeau and is committed to our community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the PORCH Initiative (People Organized to Revitalize Community Healing) and Footsteps Medical Missions. He founded South Side Farms, a working urban farm in south Cape. He is a member of the Cape Girardeau Lions Club, Cape Girardeau West Rotary, and La Croix Church.
“We’re excited to welcome Jimmy Wilferth as the next President/CEO of the Chateau! Our Board of Directors is exceedingly confident that he is the right leader to guide this organization into a bright future, building upon the foundation laid by Keith Boeller.” Jeannie Fadler (Chateau Board of Directors, Chair)
Wilferth will assume the CEO position in the coming weeks after completing the transition of his leadership role at Saint Francis Healthcare System.
When it comes to planning out the years of retirement, everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we offer continuing care so that our residents can spend their retirement enjoying their lives–not constantly worrying about what’s next. But how can you decide what level of housing and care is right for you? Here are some of the major differences between Assisted and Independent Living.
So, you or a loved one is in the hospital. Maybe it was a bad fall or maybe you had a surgery or even a stroke. Good news is you’re on the mend and discharging soon! But the doctor says you need therapy, and you probably have a lot of questions. Where do I go for therapy? What kind of therapy? Why can’t I go home?
The Chateau is proud to announce that we’ve received the Pinnacle Quality Insight’s Customer Experience Award for our Rehabilitation Center in 2019. We were honored in 11 categories, including Overall Satisfaction and Overall Customer Experience, based on feedback from our rehab patients throughout 2018.
Celebrate Christmas safely by attending a virtual Christmas Eve service hosted by one of the following local churches.
Do you ever feel like you’re spending more time keeping up with the maintenance of life than fully enjoying your retirement? Independent Living at The Chateau grants you the freedom to spend your best years doing the things you love instead of all the “have-to”s. When you choose The Chateau Suites, you’ll live in a beautiful home without all the hassles of upkeep!
When you think about your dream retirement, does “eat delicious meals I don’t have to cook” ever come to your mind? If you ask our residents, many will say that the fantastic food is their absolute favorite part about life at The Chateau. We recently chatted with Director of Dining Services, Laura Vollink, about what makes dining at The Chateau so special and about some fun upcoming events.
Once the holiday dust has settled, the beginning of a new year ushers in many hopes and renewed energy towards bettering ourselves. If you’re nearing retirement age or if feel like you just haven’t gotten the most out of retirement so far, choosing The Chateau can help you live your best life yet.
Many of us either have a loved one who has suffered from dementia or we know someone who does. The diagnosis of dementia is an incredibly difficult one to receive for all members of the family. While there is still a lot about dementia that the medical community hasn’t been able to fully explain, research is being done every day to better understand the causes of dementia and find ways to treat it.
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