Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

08/27/2025

Empowering Knowledge: Dementia training with speaker Eric Collett.

Rockingham County is pleased to offer these training session to our families, residents, and staff. Together we will work toward a better understanding of dementia, build stronger connections, and learn practical tools for care and support.

08/15/2025

Laughter on Every corner! Rockingham Center celebrated national joke day, one giggle at a time!

We hung jokes around the building for staff and residents to enjoy!

08/14/2025

Our Garden just got Wings! 🦋
We are thrilled to share that our resident courtyard is now officially certified as a butterfly garden! This week, our residents rolled up their sleeves for a fun craft project with Life Enrichment and created butterfly food to keep our new winged friends happy and fed.

It's a joy watching both our garden and our community bloom together.

06/27/2025

"We're promoting love," one resident said, pausing mid-parade to share a hug with a staff member in the therapy department. That sums up the spirit of our 2nd Annual Pride Parade, a celebration of connection and inclusion. With every step, our residents reminded us that it’s never too late to stand up for what matters.

We're proud to foster an environment where everyone feels seen just as they are. You can read more about how support LGBTQ+ older adults in senior living communities here:

https://rockinghamcountyseniorliving.com/supporting-lgbtq-residents/

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

06/26/2025

A record-breaking heat wave calls for a visit from the Kona Ice truck!

06/17/2025

We're excited to introduce a new role at Rockingham, created to support our incredible team across all departments and shifts. Please join us in welcoming Keri, who brings over 22 years of experience in helping employees thrive.

This position was designed with one goal in mind: to elevate our workplace culture and ensure every employee feels valued. It’s just one of the many ways we’re investing in our people and building a stronger, more connected community.

Looking for a workplace that puts employees first? Explore open positions and join our team today: https://rockinghamcountyseniorliving.com/join-our-team/

06/16/2025

Director of Nursing, Siobhan Farwell took the stage at the June New Hampshire Health Care Association Conference to present “Right People, Right Places: Rethinking How We Match Healthcare Workers to Practice Settings.”

With workforce challenges at the forefront of our industry, Siobhan’s presentation sparked important conversations about how we can better place and retain healthcare professionals in settings where they can thrive.

Way to go, Siobhan! 💙👏

06/13/2025

The Virtual Dementia Tour is a powerful tool that helps people step into the world of someone living with dementia, even if just for a few minutes.

This week, the NH Chronicle featured a closer look at the program. As producer Karen Meyers reflected, “If only my mom could’ve left that room.” Her words capture what so many families feel.

We’re so proud of our team for sharing their voices in this story and even more proud to offer this experience to our community.

If you’ve ever supported a loved one with memory loss, this story will speak to you.

Watch it here:

Caring for a spouse or parent with dementia can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. Now, a new tool is giving caregivers unique insight.

06/11/2025

Our staff are getting crafty at our build your own rainbow keychain station! Set up outside the café, this colorful table is all about creativity, self-expression, and showing support for love and inclusion. Happy Pride Month! 🌈✨

06/10/2025

Meet Sodexo at Rockingham County! From warm and welcoming service to fun and flavorful events, Sodexo's dining services team creates meaningful experiences through food. Known for their commitment to hospitality, quality, and community engagement, we're excited for our new partnership with Sodexo to bring fresh energy to daily life at Rockingham.

We are looking for individuals who are excited about hospitality and committed to delivering exceptional service to join Sodexo at Rockingham. Now hiring for immediate full-time and part-time positions:
Food Service Workers- Starting at $17.00/hour
Utility Workers- Starting at $17.00/hour

Be part of something deliciously rewarding! Apply here: https://sodexo.paradox.ai/co/Sodexo1/Job?job_id=P27-2303871-1

06/05/2025

Since March, Gladys has been on an inspiring journey to walk the distance of a marathon.

After completing a physical therapy program, Gladys partnered with with our PT Jenna, to create an exercise program. Together, they calculated how many laps around the building added up to a mile and tracked the steps along the way.

Day by day, Gladys’ walking path wound through the hallways and grounds of our community. She logged her progress with Jenna, keeping track of how many miles she completed. It’s worth noting that the average American adult walks just over 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day. For many older adults, that number can be even lower.

Gladys' hard work paid off on Friday, May 30 when she finally completed her marathon miles. With her family by her side, we gathered to celebrate Gladys’s incredible achievement as she crossed the finish line. She was honored with a certificate and crowned in style—because every marathoner deserves a victory moment!

Her accomplishment is a shining example of what happens when we come together across departments to support our residents in reaching their goals.

We are so proud of you, Gladys! And now we can’t help but wonder… where will she walk to next?

06/03/2025

Every year as we transition from spring to summer, we gather for an interfaith celebration of life honoring the residents we lost over the past year who called our community home.

In our industry, residents, families and staff walk through life’s seasons together. We’re more than just caregivers or neighbors, we are a true community. And that's what makes events like this so meaningful, where we can provide a space to come together not just to grieve but to remember.

This year, our theme was A Light Remembered - a reminder that even when our loved ones are no longer physically with us, their light continues to shine.