Mennonite Village is a faith-based, not‐for‐profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Albany, Oregon that provides life-enriching services to people of all faiths and beliefs.

We provide residential and care services designed to meet the changing needs of people age 55+. We offer a variety of retirement living options:

Mennonite Village provides equal housing opportunities. Mennonite Village considers and admits people age 55 and older without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

We invite you to explore our Web site and visit our beautiful community and the many amenities we offer you. Contact Gene Stutzman (541-928-7232 ext. 222) today to schedule a personal tour of the Village!

Your choice of:
•    Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Avocado Rosted Garlic Sauce
•    Clam Chowder
•    Garden Salad
Pulled Pork-Stuffed Cornmeal Crepes with Spiced Orange Glaze
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Banana Cream Pie wiht Peanut Butter Cookie Crumb Crust (additional $2)
Beverage

Seating 4:30 to 6:00 PM
RSVP by Wednesday, May 22
$11-13 per person

In conjunction with Linn-Benton Community College, Mennonite Village offers Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) classes every five weeks, year round. Students complete a 900-page text book in three weeks, and then practice 76 separate skills, each with 10-20 steps that must be performed in proper order. Finally, the students do actual patient care for two weeks.

To get their licenses, students take a state written exam and a skills test. If they miss any critical step, they do not pass. In the past year, 99% of our students passed the written test the first time (100% after one student re-took the exam), and 98% passed the skills test the first time. Our program's pass rates consistently rank in the highest percentile in the state of Oregon.

Donna Smith, RN, the nursing assistant instructor says, "I've been a nurse for 43 years, working in intensive care, ER, and surgery, and I now love sharing what I've learned with students. It just feeds my soul to see students reach their dreams of becoming caregivers and nurses. I have the best job in the world!" (Donna is the subject of the students' shaving practice in the photo, above.)

To download information about the CNA course, click here.

Dear Lydia's House Staff (Mennonite Village Memory Care),

"We are so happy for all the wonderful care that Mom received at Lydia's House, I just had to write and say thank you. It was such a relief to us to know that Mom was being well taken care of. We have talked to friends who alwys worried about the care their parents were receiving at other facilities, but we never worried about that.

Your gentleness and consistency were amazing. We felt that you had genuine concern for residents and weren't just putting in time on a job. We also appreciated the hospitality and warmth shown to us during Mom's last days. We were very comfortable staying with her, and never made to feel we were in the way.

We were particularly touched that a few of the aides made a special point of coming in to say goodbye to Mom. It was heartening to have others validate our feelings for our Mom, even as she was leaving us.

I hope each of you knows how much you are appreciated and how important your work is for the families as well as for the residents. We will be eternally grateful."

-- Capi (with permission to re-print)

To request a printed information packet, call (541) 928-7232 or complete our easy on-line form.

Mennonite Village Tours
Contact Gene Stutzman
(541) 928-7232 ext. 222
Mon-Fri, 9 am to 4 pm
5353 Columbus St SE
Albany, OR 97322-7136

"A Fine and Pleasant Misery'
Written by Patrick F. McManus Performed by Tim Behrens
Friday, July 26, 7:00 PM
Mennonite Village
Oak Creek Christian Center
5775 Columbus St SE
Albany, OR (map)

General admission tickets are all $15 each (no processing fee).
Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Contact Whitney: 541-704-4247

Best Friends Workshop

This workshop is beneficial for family members, home care providers, facility caregivers, state workers, respite workers, social workers, and anyone who has experienced the effects of Alzheimer's disease in their lives.

Sessions 1, 2, and 3:
Wednesday, July 31st
3 PM to 9 PM

Sessions 4, 5, and 6:
Saturday, August 3rd
9 AM to 4 PM

$30 per person or $150 per facility.

Contact Mary Scott to reserve your spot now: 541-928-7232 ext. 407.

Memory Loss Support

1st Wednesday each month
4:30-5:30 PM | Chapel
Contact Mary 541-928-7232