Alabama facility uses parade to mark resident’s 100th birthday
By
Danielle Brown
May 07, 2020
The coronavirus public health crisis didn’t stop an Alabama skilled nursing center from making sure a resident celebrated his 100th birthday in style.
Nebraska facility rethinks activity programming with visit from farm animals
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 30, 2020
Residents at the South Haven Living Center, an 85-bed skilled nursing facility in Wahoo, NE, recently enjoyed a visit from two horses, a pony, goat and dog.
First responders ‘sound off’ to honor NY nursing home after it releases first COVID-19 patient
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 23, 2020
The sounds of sirens filled the air outside a New York nursing home recently — in celebration of the facility releasing its first coronavirus patient back home.
Ohio operator uses COVID drills to reduce anxiety among staff
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 16, 2020
An Ohio-based operator is reducing anxiety among facility staff members by running them through COVID drills as they prepare for the coronavirus pandemic.
Family throws birthday bash outside of Minnesota resident’s window
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 09, 2020
Nursing homes are celebrating birthdays a little bit differently in response to the coronavirus pandemic. One family of a Minnesota nursing home patient recently took the party outside to mark the big...
Campaign pledges to make millions of masks for providers; SNFs receive first donations
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 02, 2020
Two Washington state skilled nursing facilities were the first in the state to receive hand-stitched face masks in a global campaign to provide millions of masks to providers amid critical shortages.
‘Crazy hair,’ farmers and mismatches highlight facility’s spirited theme week
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 26, 2020
Staff members at an Illinois nursing home are keeping residents’ spirits high during the coronavirus pandemic by hosting a themed spirit week.
Legacy Healthcare pen-pal program aims to ensure residents feel ‘loved’ during COVID-19 response
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 19, 2020
One provider is working to ensure that its nursing home residents still feel loved as the number of visitors and guests dramatically decrease while facilities combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Lightening the mood: Provider creates sing-along video to spread COVID-19 safety
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 12, 2020
Singing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” one provider is using a music video to help raise public awareness on how providers can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in its facilities.
Food for the soul: SNF hosts 20th annual Soul Food Fest for residents, community
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 05, 2020
Staff members at an Oklahoma City skilled nursing facility recently showed their appreciation for residents and community members by serving them big helpings of food for the soul.