In honor of national Nursing Home week, one of the festive events celebrating the residents of Grandview Care Center involved a Parade of My Little Ponies! The mini horses joined the residents and staff on the Grandview Care Center campus for WESTERN DAY much to the delight of everyone involved!
This year's national Nursing Home Week theme is "Celebrating the Journey." The week is meant to honor the elderly, strengthen family relationships and encourage volunteerism.
Summer Games at La Loma: A “FUN”raising BLOW OUT!
On Friday, June 29th, La Loma Village will be kicking off the first annual SUMMER GAMES event for staff and residents!
This “FUN”raiser for the Care Center expansion will include plenty of GAMES and PRIZES! And who doesn’t love the promise of a RAFFLE ticket with gifts ranging from wine baskets to football tickets to golf lessons.
Still not sure if a day filled with FUN is your cup of tea? Really? Well… There’ll be a snow cone machine there! And Popcorn! And HOT DOGS! Or how about this: Managers will be seated in the DUNK TANK! Three throws for a buck. Come dunk your favorite boss. It’s all for a GOOD CAUSE!
You’ll find Face Painting by Linda… And challenges galore: How good are you REALLY at flinging that plastic ring or mastering the bean bag toss technique? Friday, June 29th is the perfect opportunity to PROVE all those tall tales shared in the break room!
Finally, what would any La Loma event be without DELICIOUS FOOD? How about a Chef-Tom-flavor & style-infused-special: Barbecue FEAST with ALL the trimmings!
We look forward to EVERYONE on TEAM LA LOMA participating on this day of FUN and rallying around this great cause! Contact Sammee Elliott at 623-537-7517 for more information!
Coming soon: Summer Olympic Games - July 30 through August 3
Sun Health recently held a “Bowl Off” for staff members at the Lakeview Lanes in Sun City. Turns out: LA LOMA RULES!!!
La Loma's very own Scott Felciano, (pictured with the big grin below) brought home the GOLD! Well…the bragging rights anyway. With a score of 223, Scott easily out played everyone else in there. Grandview Terrace was represented... The Colonnade was represented... Sun Health was represented. Scott, a self-proclaimed “bowling champion,” is ready to take on all comers at the next Sun Health Bowl Off!
Our Security Guard, Juan Vargas also bowled well – he bowled a 160 – look out Scott, he is gunning for you!
Sun Health Senior Living says “Thank You!” to the nursing professionals who work at and serve the residents of Grandview Care Center and Grandview Terrace in Sun City West, Arizona and The Colonnade in Surprise, Arizona, during Nurses Week 2012.
“I have been a Director of Nursing in several long-term care and rehab communities and I am blessed with a great company and an outstanding building to work in at Grandview Care Center that thrives on continued excellence,” said Director of Nursing Barbara Crossen, R.N., B.S.N. “The mindset at Grandview Care Center is a ‘yes I can’ attitude when it comes to meeting the needs of thepeople we care for, and my nursing staff are the best of the best; they come to work with a servant’s heart and provide exceptional care.”
First row from left: Rick Salazar, LPN; Jessie Morlaes, LPN.; Maria Jimenez,LPN; Chanta Neal, RN
Second row from left: Barbara Crossen, Director of Nursing; Jacqueline Mendoza, LPN; Donna Raszkiewicz, Assistant Director of Nursing
Third row from left: Pearl Miller, RN; Cynthia Moya, LPN; Shannon Worman, RN; Ashley Hannan, RN; Sue Lafferty, RN; Darlene Geith, LPN
Not pictured: Judy Kinner, LPN, from the Grandview Clinic at Grandview Terrace; and Teresa Brulé Gaona, Resident Services Director at The Colonnade.
Sun Health Senior Living says “Thank You!” to the nursing professionals who work at and serve the residents of La Loma Care Center in Litchfield Park, Arizona during Nurses Week 2012.
Front row from left: Danielle Harris, CNA; Chris Ruelas, CNA; Nancy DeGuzman, RN; Glen Stanton, CNA
Second row from left: Buchi Onunkwo, LPN; Maria Elena Sanchez, LPN; Teri Scott, CNA; Christina Spiwak, CNA
Third row from left: Jessica Ortega, CNA; Sandy Steljes, RN; Maggie Torres, LPN; Jose Arriaga, CNA
Fourth row from left: Leigh Kuaea, CNA; Maria Marquez, CNA
Last row from left: Connie Murdoch, RN; Iyabo Bankole, LPN; LLCC Director of Nursing, Nancy Wilson, RN
The Mothers of La Loma Village were treated to a pre-Mother’s Day Tea and Scones Social followed by a much anticipated Fashion Show. This event – involving fine fashion, great friends and delicious refreshments - was the talk of the town for the day!
Then on Sunday, again in honor of all the Mothers of La Loma Village, the Dining Department prepared a delicious Champagne Brunch with a menu designed to make each mother feel like they were having a feast fit for a queen! Each mother was presented with a flower as a symbolic “Thank You!” not only for raising their own children but for being such excellent role models to much of the staff.
La Loma’s loving tribute to mothers continued on Monday with a social event featuring singer and pianist, Mary Hollan.
At La Loma Village, we LOVE OUR MOMS!
Sun Health Senior Living's Home Exchange Program was featured on NBC Nightly News last week! Check out this national coverage of our company here: http://on.msnbc.com/NBCSunHealth
On the heels of national coverage by NBC last week, the Sun Health Senior Living Home Exchange program is spotlighted in this story in Senior Housing News: http://bit.ly/ISrLFG
La Loma campus expands...
Vital enhancements and expansion coming to 353-acre campus
This is the first significant expansion to La Loma Village since it opened seven years ago.
Expansion plans include:
• Upgrades and expansion of a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gymnasium within the Care Center,
• Creation of an Occupational Therapy Suite,
• Addition of a Community Café/community education center,
• Creation of 10 new one-bedroom assisted living apartments,
• Development of outpatient rehabilitation services open to the entire community, and
• Two new casitas, both featuring two bedrooms/two baths as well as a two-car garage.
Project highlights include:
Rehabilitation Center: The 6,400-square foot rehabilitation gymnasium represents a massive expansion over La Loma Care Center’s current capabilities. Equipped to serve both residents as well as the general
public, the Center will provide inpatient and outpatient therapy needs as well as cardiac rehabilitation.
Areas within the Rehabilitation Center being upgraded or added include:
• A holistic healing garden,
• Physical, occupational and speech therapy,
• Home health training, and
• Cardiac rehabilitation and monitoring.
Occupational Therapy Suite:
A simulated home environment where patients can adjust to independent living, the Suite allows health care professionals and family members to foresee patients’ needs and alleviate potential problem areas. Before returning home, patients will be closely monitored by their medical partner, ensuring they can achieve independent living in the Suite.
Community Café:
The Community Café, a specialty coffee bar and community education center, will significantly impact La Loma residents and the surrounding community by providing rehabilitation patients, caregivers, residents and community members a place to rest, recuperate and enrich their lives.
Assisted Living Apartments:
Assisted living addresses the needs of adults for whom independent living is no longer manageable, but who are not yet in need of 24-hour nursing care. By dedicating these new apartments aimed at addressing assisted living patients’ needs, La Loma hopes to increase the health and speed the recovery of its residents and community members.
Two new Casitas:
Two bedroom/two bath Casitas are being added, each being approximately 1,500 square feet. Both Casitas feature a “home like” feel, and can provide an easier transition from home for some residents.
Read more about all the Community Updates and Sun Health's Vision here: http://db.tt/9ylQ5fVR
