The Homeplace of Durand

11/17/2025

Congratulations to Becky, you have been chosen to be in the Team Member Spotlight!
Let’s start off with a little about you, Becky laughed and said “Where do I start?” “Well, I am a mom of a beautiful daughter and a bonus mom to a son! I was raised in Durand but in 2011 I was in Tennessee, where I met my husband!” Becky added “I have been working in healthcare since I was 12 years old! I started out volunteering at Oakview Care Center, worked my way up to caregiver, then moved into an Assistant Director’s position for 6 years! Then I stepped down to more hands-on care, less chaos hahaha, and began working at The Homeplace of Mondovi then finally here in Durand!” Becky sure has had a lot of caregiving experiences, that sure comes in handy here at The Homeplace!
We asked Becky to share what has been her most favorable moment here at The Homeplace, she said “Wow, that’s a hard one! There have been so many moments! I would have to say I love the parties, the laughter, the people that’s always so much fun! I also love the holidays, so many visitors, so much love and so much kindness!” Becky we would have to agree there is a lot of love shared at The Homeplace of Durand!
Becky said she really enjoys ‘bringing smiles to people every day! I love when younger generations come by to visit, they have no idea how much that means to our seniors! My daughter loves to come and visit!” We know that! She is always popping in and we love it!
Finally we asked Becky if she had any advice for new applicants or team members, she thought for a moment and said “Take the time to get to know each and every one of them and always remember this is their home!” Great advice Becky thank you! Congrats on being chosen!

11/16/2025

A note from Tanya.................
Saturday morning bingo was played by Pat, Elaine, Mary, Roger, Leigh, and another tenant. Winning blackout was Pat and Elaine. Dave went out for awhile. Dee went out for awhile. Afternoon one on one time with staff Mary was held. Social hour with staff Mary was held after supper. Visiting today was Elaine's daughter Rose, Roger's friend Jeff, Ken's daughter Annette, Ken's daughter Tammy, Roger's wife Alice, and Leigh's friend Sharon with her son.
On Sunday Dave went out for awhile. Mary went out for awhile. Roger went out for awhile. Visiting today was Ken's daughter Tammy, Dee's son Dave and daughter in law Marion, Ken's wife Ilene with son Randy, and Dee's son Jeff and daughter in law Carrie.
On Monday Tony went for a drive with his daughter Christine. Elaine went out for awhile with her daughter Rose. Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. Visiting today was Ken's daughter Tammy, Dee's son Bruce, Elaine's daughter Rose, Roger's wife Alice, and Ken's friend Marty.
On Tuesday Leigh went out for awhile. Tony went for a drive with his daughter Christine. Visiting today was Ken's daughter Tammy, Ken's daughter Annette, Pat's daughter Deb, Dave's daughter Abby with grandkids and their friends, Elaine's daughter in law Diane and granddaughter Jodi, and Roger's wife Alice.
On Wednesday morning Mary hosted a Bible study with friends. Morning bingo was played by Roger, Leigh, Pat, and Elaine. Winning blackout was Elaine and Pat. Tony went for a drive with his son John. Dave went out for awhile with his daughter Tambre. Dave went out for supper with his son Makenze. Visiting today was Dee's daughter in law Marion, Mary's daughter in law Sally, Ken's daughter Tammy, Dee's son Bruce, Irma's daughter in law Diane, and Ken's daughter Annette.
On Thursday morning Denise was making everyone beautiful in the beauty shop. Tony went for a drive with his son John. Pat went out for lunch with her daughters Deb, Pam, Suzy, and Linda. Elaine went out for the afternoon with her daughter Rose. Dee went for a drive with her friend Dan. Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. Roger's wife Alice brought us some cookies to enjoy. Another tenants family brought in some muffins and some cookies for us to enjoy. Visiting today was Pat's daughters Pam, Suzy, Linda, and Deb, Dee's grandson Max, Ken's daughter Tammy, Dee's son Bruce, Irma's daughter in law Nancy, and Ken's daughter Darlene.
Friday morning prayer service with Dick and Judy was held. Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. Mary went for a walk. Social hour with staff Mary was held after supper. Visiting today was Ken's daughter Tammy, Irma's daughter in law Diane, Dave's daughter Tambre, Dee's daughter in law Marion, and Irma's daughter Ruth.

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Congratulations Pat on being chosen to be in our Tenant Spotlight!
Pat has lived at The Homeplace of Durand for 2 years, and has loved every moment of it! She enjoys her independence while being surrounded by friends.
We asked Pat to share a little about herself, she said “I am 93 years young and I am very independent! Pat’s most proud of her beautiful family—she had 8 children who have all grown up to be the most amazing people! Pat had her own quilting business for 40 years and decided it was time to retire! Pat enjoys knitting prayer shawls and dishcloths! If you have not seen them, stop by her apartment on your next visit I am sure she would be thrilled to show you, they are so pretty!
We asked Pat, how did she choose the Homeplace and she said “It is highly recommended in this area, a home-like atmosphere and great people!” Pat knew this would be the perfect place for her!
We asked Pat, did she have any advice to others starting to look for their next home in an Assisted Living setting, she said “Well, make sure the caregivers are friendly and kind, like we have here! You want them to be available when you need them and to treat you like family! It’s why I love this place so much! The care staff are wonderful!”
We asked Pat if she had any other wisdom to share, she said, find a place that is very comfortable and pleasant. A place that offers home cooked meals, like we get here at The Homeplace!” Pat also shared that she likes the choices for activities, that there are prayer services available and that she can stop into the onsite beauty shop!
Pat, thank you for your kind words and for letting us share in your life! 🩷 This picture of you and your family is wonderful!

11/09/2025

A Note from Tanya................
Saturday morning bingo was played by Leigh, Roger, Pat, Elaine, and another tenant. Winning blackout was Pat and Elaine. Leigh went out for awhile this afternoon. Tony went for a drive with his daughter Christine. Visiting today was Roger's wife Alice, Mary's daughter in law Sally, Ken's daughter Tammy, Irma's daughter Ruth, and Elaine's daughter Rose.
On Sunday Mary went out for the day with her daughter in law Sally. Our friend Deb brought us some homemade cookies. Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. Social hour with staff Mary was held after supper. Tony went for a drive with his daughter Christine. Visiting today was Dee's daughter in law Marian, Ken's son Ron and daughter in law Julie, Ken's daughter Tammy, Dee's son Bruce and daughter in law Angie, Irma's niece Patti and her husband Bob.
On Monday Tony went for a drive with his daughter Christine. Afternoon Bingo was played by Roger, Leigh, Elaine, Pat, and another tenant. Winning blackout was Leigh and another tenant. Leigh went for an evening drive. Visiting today was Irma's sisters Audrey and Julie, Roger's wife Alice, Ken's daughter Tammy, Dave's daughter Abby with her husband Travis and kids Camryn and Rollie, and Dave's son Makenze.
On Tuesday morning Tony went for a drive with his son John. Roger went out for the afternoon with his wife Alice. Dave went out with his friend Ryan. Visiting today was Mary's son and his dog, Ken's daughter Tammy, Pat's daughter Deb and her husband Dale, and Dave's daughter Abby and grandchildren Camryn and Rollie.
On Wednesday morning Dave went out for breakfast with his daughter Abby and her family. Morning bingo was played by Pat, Elaine, Leigh, and another tenant. Winning blackout was Pat and Elaine. Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. Dave went out for supper with his family. Leigh went for an afternoon drive. Visiting today was Dee's daughter in law Marian, Roger's wife Alice, and Ken's daughter Annette.
On Thursday morning Denise was making everyone beautiful in the beauty shop. Prayer service with Father was held. Irma went out for lunch with her daughter in law Nancy. Tony went for a drive with his daughter Christine. Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. Visiting today was Ken's daughter Darlene, Mary's daughter in law Sally and her grandson, Irma's family, Ken's daughter Tammy, Dee's daughter in law Carrie, Elaine's friends Marv and Glenda, and Elaine's daughter Rose.
Friday morning prayer service with Dick and Judy was held. Tony went out for the day with his daughter Christine. Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. This afternoon we had one on one time with staff Heidi. Visiting today was Dee's son Bruce and daughter in law Angie, Ken's daughter Tammy, and Ken's daughter Annette.

11/09/2025

Hard at work making sure everyone is healthy! ❤️

11/09/2025

Mary said “let me help!” And away she went helping with supper! ❤️

11/05/2025

Mary has some helpers tonight! ❤️

11/03/2025

Looking for someone to work Part Time Maintenance between our Durand and Mondovi Locations. The hours are flexible! If interested please apply online today!

11/02/2025

Heidi, Tony and a friend at the Packer game today! Go Pack Go! 🏈

11/02/2025

Looking for our Final Team Member, to join our Amazing Team! Full time overnights (10p-6a) Apply Today!

11/02/2025

A Note from Tanya.............
Saturday morning bingo was played by Leigh, Roger, Elaine, and Pat. Winning blackout was Pat and Leigh. Dave went out for awhile with his friend Paul and his dog Otis. Leigh went out for awhile. Roger went out for supper with his wife Alice. Dee went out for awhile with his daughter in law Marian. Visiting today was Dee's son Bruce and daughter in law Angie, Ken's daughter Tammy, Dee's daughter in law Marian, and Dave's daughter Abby with her family.
On Sunday morning Dee, Elaine, Pat, Irma, and staff Tanya got together some trick or treat bags. Elaine went out to lunch with his son Don and daughter in law Sally. Dave went out for awhile with his son Makenze. Roger went for a drive with his daughter Kelly. Tony went for a drive with his daughter Christine. After supper we had social hour with staff Mary. Visiting today was Ken's daughter Tammy, Pat's son in law Dale, Dee's son Jeff and daughter in law Carrie, Ken's daughter Annette and her husband Woody, Roger's wife Alice, and Dave's daughter Abby.
On Monday Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. Tony went for a drive with his daughter Christine. Afternoon snack and chat was attended by Pat, Elaine, and staff Heidi. Visiting today was Ken's wife Ilene, Dee's daughter in law Marian with her daughter and grandchildren, and Ken's daughter Tammy.
On Tuesday Leigh went out for the afternoon. 6-5-4 dice was played by Roger, Pat, Elaine, and staff Heidi. Visiting today was Irma's granddaughter Theresa and her husband, Ken's daughter Tammy, Roger's wife Alice, Ken's daughter Darlene and her friend, Dee's daughter in law Carrie, and Ken's daughter Annette.
Wednesday morning bingo was played by Leigh, Roger, Pat, Elaine, and another tenant. Winning blackout was Roger and another tenant. Elaine went out with her daughter Rose for awhile. Tony went for a drive with his son John. Afternoon beanbags was played by Roger, Elaine, and Pat. Leigh went out for awhile. Visiting today was Dee's son Bruce, Dee's daughter in law Marian, Ken's daughter Tammy, Irma's sister Julie, Dave's daughter Tambre with her kids Keira and Darrin, and friends Bev and Lee were visiting tenants.
On Thursday morning Denise was making everyone beautiful in the beauty shop. Tony went for a drive with his son John. Dave went out for lunch with his friend Paul. More trick or treat bags was made by Elaine, Dee, Irma with daughter in law Nancy, another tenant, and staff Tanya. Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. Tony went for a drive with his friend Jim. Visiting today was Dave's daughter Abby with her husband Travis and kids Camryn and Rollie, Tony's friend Jim, Ken's daughter Tammy, Ken's daughter Annette, Pat's daughter Suzie, Irma's daughter in law Nancy, and Tony's friends.
On Friday morning we had some Halloween shenanigans. Around lunch time the kindergarten class from Caddie Woodlawn came to trick or treat. Roger went out for awhile with his wife Alice. Tony went for a drive with his daughter Christine. Mary went for a drive with her daughter. Visiting today was Roger's wife Alice, Elaine's daughter in law Sally, Ken's daughter Tammy, Tony's friend Bill, and Dee's daughter in law Marian.