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
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
Congratulations to Mike Lake, April 2026 Employee of the Month! Mike will be retiring this month after working 10 years at Kenwood. Mike works as Maintenance Director and does a great job keeping our building functioning well for our residents. He is extremely hardworking and dedicated, putting in long hours and coming in whenever he Read More
We want to take a moment to recognize Paige as she prepares to leave us at the end of April to begin a new chapter in Texas. It has truly been a privilege to watch her grow within our facility — starting as a Certified Nursing Assistant and advancing into her role as a nurse. Read More
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
Pickleball is taking off across the country, attracting players of all ages, from teens to adults, and especially seniors. It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played on a smaller court with solid paddles and a lightweight plastic ball. Its mix of fun, fitness, and social interaction makes it easy to see why Read More
We were so excited to celebrate our volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week! To our Kenwood Volunteers, and to all volunteers, we are so appreciative of the men and women who support residents with donations, time, building relationships, and maintaining residents’ community ties. Special thanks to Rosana Wilson, Emma Cox, Patsy Spivey, Agnes McGee, Tim Read More
The first session of Kenwood’s Just Visiting Rehab Program was a great success! This new educational series will be held on Thursdays at 11:00 am and will feature different speakers, Home Health Agencies, and content relevant to our rehabilitation patients. The first speaker was Heather from Caretenders, who provided Super Bowl give-aways while activity staff Read More
Congratulations to Annie Havens, Kenwood’s March 2026 Employee of the Month! Annie works on the Kenwood Housekeeping team, keeping our building clean and safe for our residents. Annie always goes above and beyond in her job duties! She is a team player and the residents love her. Annie is always willing to help anyone who Read More
Every March, National Social Work Month recognizes the dedication and empathy social workers across the country deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. Kenwood is very lucky to have Bridget Ottersbach as our Social Work Director! Thank you, Bridget, for taking such good care of our residents every day. We appreciate the Read More