Family Serving Families
Founded in 2014 by Michala Gibson and Mandy Shoemaker, Prairie Elder Care has set a new standard for person-centered dementia care in Kansas City. We’re committed to delivering on our promises and it shows in how we run our business, build relationships with residents and families, and the longevity of our staff.
At Prairie Elder Care, our family proudly serves yours. That’s why, when it comes to providing outstanding care, we make it personal. No one-size-fits-all approach here. Our expert care team takes the time to learn each of our residents’ stories and strengths to create a daily routine that gives them a sense of community, control, and comfort.
Our Commitment
Prairie Elder Care exists to provide a life worth living for people with dementia. Our small home design and engagement approach delivers the highest quality dementia care in Kansas City.
Michala Gibson
Co-Founder
Michala Gibson is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in the senior care industry. She has served as Director of Nursing and Director of Staff Development in local care communities. As a Certified Trainer for Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, and a Certified Eden at Home Associate, Michala works continuously with our staff care partners at Prairie Elder Care and within the community to ensure that elders living with dementia have the best opportunities for quality of life.
Mandy Shoemaker
Co-Founder
Mandy Shoemaker was an educator for 20 years before co-founding Prairie Elder Care with her sister-in-law, Michala Gibson. As an elementary school principal, she focused on the wellbeing of her families’ children, and now at Prairie Elder Care, she has shifted her focus to ensure the wellbeing of residents. Mandy is a Certified Eden at Home Associate and founded the first Memory Café in the Kansas City area.
Michala & Mandy Talk Control
Michala & Mandy Talk Connection
Two Daughters' Love
Mandy and Michala are sisters-in-law. At the same time as the inception of Prairie Elder Care, Mandy's father was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Often considered the first stage of Alzheimer's, they were unsure of what the future would hold. This brought a new passion and commitment to their work. Through their own journey, they discovered many families struggling to find quality dementia care. They founded Prairie Elder Care in 2014 to create a new option for families and solve the quality gap in dementia care on their own.