Cedar Lake News
Kentucky Colonels Grant for Bathroom Renovation
Cedar Lake is proud to share the completion of a recent bathroom renovation made possible through a generous grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. This funding allowed Cedar Lake to...
Heart for Service: Gail Day
Gail Day’s journey with Cedar Lake is more than just a career—it’s a calling. She first joined in 2012 as a social worker, took a brief break, and returned in 2016 as a QIDP. Today, she serves as...
Cedar Lake Golf Tournament
Cedar Lake, the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Kentucky, is pleased to announce its upcoming...
Heart of Cedar Lake Awards
Cedar Lake is proud to host the Heart of Cedar Lake Awards Ceremony, an inspiring event designed to highlight the powerful stories of care, compassion, and community that define our mission of...
The Power of Positivity
When you talk to Emily Makell, it doesn’t take long to notice her optimism. She has a warmth that makes people feel at ease, and a natural curiosity about people that has guided her career. For more...
Cedar Lake Bourbon Raffle Kicks Off
Cedar Lake is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Cedar Lake Bourbon Raffle, opening October 11 and running through December 14, 2025. Every ticket purchased supports Cedar Lake’s...
Cedar Lake Welcomes Mary Allen to Leadership Role
Mary Allen joins Cedar Lake Residences as the Executive Director with more than 15 years of experience in leadership, compliance, and service coordination within the intellectual and developmental...
Finding Purpose in the Present: Bella Jeffrey’s Journey to Cedar Lake
When Bella Jeffrey packed up her life in Houston, Texas, and moved to Kentucky in February 2021, it wasn’t for a fresh start or a family relocation—it was for a calling. She had found a job posting...
Cedar Lake Park Place Achieves Deficiency-Free Survey for Second Consecutive Year
Cedar Lake Park Place in New Castle is celebrating an outstanding accomplishment: achieving a deficiency-free survey for the second year in a row. This achievement reflects the dedication,...
Volunteer at the Cedar Lake Stroll: A Fall Walk for All Abilities
The Cedar Lake Foundation is excited to host the inaugural Cedar Lake Stroll on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Cedar Lake Lodge, 3301 Jericho Road, La Grange, starting at 10:00 a.m. This free,...
Cedar Lake Celebrates New Accessible Lake Path and Deck
On September 16, Cedar Lake proudly celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new accessible path and lake deck overlook. This project presented an exciting opportunity for Cedar Lake to utilize the body...
Caring, Creative and Faithful: A Portrait of Melanie
For more than a decade, Melanie called Cedar Lake residences her home (2007–2019). Today, she lives in an assisted living facility where she receives support with meals and medication. However,...











