Americare - Chaffee Nursing Center

11/19/2025

🌿 This Week’s Wellness Win 🌿
Dimension of Wellness: Social
Activity: Story of the Harvest

This week, our residents stepped back in time as we celebrated the Story of the Harvest. With old-fashioned tools of the trade, hands-on displays, and shared memories, residents connected through storytelling, laughter, and the simple joys of the season. Events like this nourish social connection and create moments of meaning and togetherness — reminding us that every generation has a harvest worth celebrating. 🍁✨

11/17/2025

Thanksgiving may look a little different when your loved one is in senior living, but it can still be a day full of meaningful moments and connection.

Check out our latest blog for simple ways to make the holiday special for everyone: https://americareusa.net/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-family-thanksgiving-in-a-senior-living-community/.

Discover ideas for creating meaningful experiences with your senior loved ones, from holiday crafts to games and prayers, for this Thanksgiving.

11/12/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring our heroes this Veterans Day! ❤️
Thank you to Elara Caring for joining us for a beautiful pinning ceremony and presenting our veterans with certificates of appreciation. We loved gifting them personalized door signs and cups proudly displaying their branch of service — a small token of our endless gratitude. 💙✨

11/12/2025

🌿 This Week’s Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn’t just a program – it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension of Wellness: Emotional

Activity: MaryKay Makeovers with Chanel Tucker 💄✨

Story:
A little lipstick and a lot of confidence! Our residents were pampered with relaxing facials and MaryKay makeovers by Chanel Tucker — reminding us all that beauty truly begins with loving yourself. 💕

11/06/2025

🌿 This Week’s Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn’t just a program – it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension of Wellness: Social
Activity: Cooking with Candace

Story:
This week, our residents rolled up their sleeves and joined Candace in the kitchen for a fun and flavorful cooking session! 🍳 From stirring and seasoning to sharing stories and laughter, the room was filled with delicious aromas and joyful connection. Moments like these remind us that good food and good company make the perfect recipe for wellness. 💛🥄

11/02/2025

Our staff really outdid themselves this year — every pumpkin was full of creativity, and fall fun!

🏆 1st Place: Tiffany Zimmerman – Ice Cream Cone 🍦
🥈 2nd Place: Britney Futral – Haunted Ghost 👻
🥉 3rd Place: Chloe Enderle – Pin Cushion 🧵

Everyone worked so hard and made it gourd-geously hard to pick our winners! 🎨👏🎃

11/01/2025

Halloween, Wild West style! 🤠🌵🪶 Our cowboys and Indians sure know how to party — and watch out, folks! Some of our staff and residents were wanted and posted all over town!

10/30/2025

🌿 This Week’s Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn’t just a program – it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension of Wellness: Social
Activity: Community Connection

Story:
This week, our residents came together to spread smiles by creating treat bags for local trick-or-treaters! 🎃 Laughter, teamwork, and a shared love for Halloween made this a sweet success. Through acts of kindness and connection, we continue to build a sense of community that truly flourishes. 🍬💛

10/28/2025

Stop by for sweet treats on Halloween night, our residents can’t wait to see all the awesome costumes! 🍬🐈‍⬛🕷️🎃

10/27/2025

Wellness isn't just about physical health – it's about growth and fulfillment in every part of life.

Through Flourish Wellness, we support all 7 dimensions of wellness, helping our residents thrive in mind, body and spirit.

👉 Read more about this holistic approach to wellness in our new guide: https://americareusa.net/blog/the-seven-dimensions-of-wellness-a-holistic-approach-to-senior-living/.

This guide shows readers how their senior loved one benefits from a lifestyle centered on the seven dimensions of wellness.

10/22/2025

🌿 This Week’s Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn’t just a program – it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and joy at every age and ability. 💪🏼🍂

Dimension of Wellness: Environmental 🌎
Activity: Yard Work with Dorothy & Steve 🌻🧤

Story:
Dorothy loves any chance to soak up the sunshine — especially when it means helping a friend! She joined Steve for a little yard work this week, enjoying the crisp fall air and the satisfaction of keeping their outdoor space beautiful. With laughter, teamwork, and a love for nature, these two turned chores into cheerful moments in the great outdoors. ☀️🌿💛

10/17/2025

Midori rolled into our home for a sushi showdown! 🍣🥢 They took on the Hot Mama 🌶️, the Kentucky Roll 🐎, the Spicy crunchy roll, the Cucumber roll 🥒, the Spicy tuna roll, and the Rainbow Roll 🌈 — talk about a roll call of flavor! 😋