Manassas Health & Rehab Center Honor Residents and Staff During National Skilled Nursing Care Week® May 9 to 15
Local skilled nursing center celebrates being ‘Together Through the Seasons’ during unprecedented times.
Manassas Health & Rehab Center will be celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), which runs from May 9 to 15. The theme for this year’s national observance, “Together Through the Seasons,” celebrates the collaborative commitment of skilled nursing care facilities and their staff in providing compassionate care to their residents during this unprecedented time.
Created by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967, NSNCW, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, provides an opportunity for residents and their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and surrounding communities to honor the role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.
“We are excited and grateful to be celebrating being together safely with our incredible residents, their loved ones, and staff this week,” said Katelyn Whittington, Administrator of Manassas Health & Rehab Center. “National Skilled Nursing Care Week this year is extra special as we honor the unparalleled commitment and resiliency of our heroic staff and the special bonds shared with our residents and their families.”
This year, Manassas Health & Rehab Center has planned the following NSNCW events to safely celebrate being together again:
Sunday, May 9th
Mother’s Day
Monday, May 10th
Crafts & Gardening
Tuesday, May 11th
“It’s Fall, Y’all!”
*Football Themed Activities*
Wednesday, May 12th
“Winter Wonderland”
Snowball Toss, Hot Cocoa, & Cookie Decorating
Thursday, May 13th
“Spring Training”
*Baseball Themed Activities*
Friday, May 14th
“Summer Fun”
Luau Lei Toss, Pool Splash, & a Cookout
For more information on National Skilled Nursing Care Week®, visit the AHCA/NCAL website: ahcancal.org/NSNCW.
