Sunporch

SunPorch is a Kansas 501 c3 senior living organization based in Topeka borne out of the desire to serve elders in an honorable way.  A three-member board of directors governs it. GraceTeam is the manager and developer of the SunPorch properties.  SunPorch goals are:

• To provide the Green House® Home for elders in every community enhancing their quality of life.

• To create a company that achieves set financial objectives and lead in the quality of services for our elders, especially in rural Kansas.

• Attract and retain competent, caring, and compassionate employees by providing world-class training, highly competitive compensation and development opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Research has shown the following positive outcomes of providing the Green House design and staffing model to elders:

• Improved quality of life: Green House elders reported improvement in privacy, dignity, meaningful activity, relationships, autonomy, food enjoyment and emotional well-being.

• Improved quality of care: Green House elders maintained self-care abilities longer with fewer experiencing a decline in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Fewer Green House elders experienced depression and fewer were bed-fast.

• Improved family satisfaction: Green House families were more satisfied with meals, housekeeping, physical environment, privacy, autonomy and healthcare.

• Improved staff satisfaction: Green House staff reported higher job satisfaction and increased likelihood of remaining in their jobs.