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Moments in Bloom

May 10, 2026 — The 2026 theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), Moments in Bloom, celebrates how small, meaningful interactions grow into lasting experiences. Each act of kindness, every shared smile, and the spirit of teamwork between residents, families, and staff helps relationships blossom, creating a vibrant and supportive community. These moments, both big and small, nurture... Read More

Happy Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 10

May 5, 2026 — Be sure to celebrate your mom, grandmother, aunt, or special mother-figure in your life by showering her with overflowing attention and love this year! Whether it’s sharing a meal, greeting card, a grandchild’s drawing, a beautiful flower arrangement, new book by her favorite author, an afternoon mani-pedi appointment, or simply spending time in each other’s... Read More

A Letter from the Administrator

April 13, 2026 — Dearest Reader, The time has come for your administrator to hang up her hat, pass the baton, and introduce your new Nursing Home Administrator, Robert Young. Serving you and the River Haven community has truly been one of the greatest honors of my career. Leaving is not an easy step to take, but sometimes life... Read More

Sense of Smell Day

April 13, 2026 — What scents make you smile? Which ones instantly send you the other way? Our sense of smell is powerful. It quietly shapes how we experience each day, influencing taste, memory, mood, emotion, and even our ability to detect danger. Sense of Smell Day is celebrated on April 30, offering the perfect opportunity to pause and... Read More

Indulge in Self-Care to Reduce Stress

April 13, 2026 — Stress Awareness Month in April reminds us to manage stress for our overall well-being. Recognizing the presence of stress proactively helps us identify its causes and gives us a chance to use healthy ways to cope. One of the best ways to reduce the effects of stress is to engage in self-care. There is a... Read More

April is National Occupational Therapy Month

April 12, 2026 — Occupational therapists enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability: Offering seniors who are recovering from a stroke or surgery ways to resume independence. Helping seniors recovering from injury to regain skills necessary to return home. Providing support for... Read More

Kick Up Your Grilled Cheese for National Grilled Cheese Day: April 12

April 10, 2026 — There are so many variations on the grilled cheese sandwich; your choices are only limited by your tastes and imagination. What you’ll need: butter, bread, and your choice of cheese! Try the following combinations for four new exciting ways to enjoy a grilled cheese. Feel free to mix and-match the add-ins and create your own!... Read More

A Letter from the Administrator

March 15, 2026 — Dear Reader, It is with great pride and gratitude that I share the exciting news that we have successfully completed our annual survey. The results reflect zero deficiencies in Life Safety and one B-level tag, equivalent to zero deficiencies on the Health Survey. This achievement is a direct reflection of the dedication, heart, and teamwork... Read More

Reading Month and Save Your Vision Month

March 15, 2026 — Large Print Books Make Reading Easy During Reading Month and Save Your Vision Month There really is nothing quite like curling up with a fascinating book! For some people, however, reading is a bit more challenging because of vision difficulties. Large print books offer a fantastic solution. They can be read comfortably without having to... Read More

March is Craft Month: Create No-Sew Tie Blankets

March 15, 2026 — No-Sew Tie Blankets are an easy and enjoyable craft for seniors. Unlike knitting, they don’t require needles or threading, making them easier to manage while still creating something meaningful. Supplies: Two large pieces of fleece (size determines blanket size) Scissors How to: Lay the fleece pieces on top of each other. Cut 5–7 inch strips... Read More