The Villages of Harmon House

10/11/2025

Today is National Chess Day! Did you know that there are 20 possible first moves in chess? As a game of tactics, there are many ways to play chess, and many people find enjoyment in coming up with new strategies.

Have you ever played a memorable game of chess? Let us know in the comments below!

10/10/2025

Staying active is important for your health year-round, and one great way to do that is by incorporating core exercises. Core exercises are essential to the proper function of our bodies and offer great health benefits, which is why doing core exercises is so important.

Here are examples of core exercises along with their great health benefits:

Did you know that your core is more than just your abs? Your core muscles also include muscles around the spine, below the ribs, and beneath the pelvis.1 Each of these core muscle groups is essential to the proper function of our bodies and offers great health benefits, which

10/10/2025

Our employee spotlight for this week is our Dietary Aide, Cheyenne Neiderhiser! Cheyenne has been with us for 6 years and enjoys how kind everyone is! Cheyenne’s hobbies include enjoying the outdoors.

Cheyenne’s supervisor says, “She is an excellent worker, shows up on time, and is excellent with the residents in the dining room; they love her!” Thanks for all you do, Cheyenne!!

10/09/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 8 women are at risk for developing breast cancer? October is a month dedicated to breast cancer education, who it affects, and how you can help those who have it. Here are some breast cancer facts:

Did you know that 1 in 8 women are at risk for developing breast cancer?1 October is a month dedicated to breast cancer education, who it affects, and how you can help those who have it. To help spread awareness and education about breast cancer, we’ve compiled a list of six facts that you may

10/09/2025

🍎 Happy National Food & Nutrition Services Week! 🥗This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our amazing Food and Nutrition Services team for the vital role they play in keeping our residents nourished and healthy every single day. To show our appreciation, the team was treated to delicious hoagies and salad (special thanks to Damion from Optum for the tasty donation!), along with thoughtful gifts including tote bags, lotion, chapstick, and pens — just a small token of our gratitude for all they do. Thank you for your hard work, compassion, and dedication. You are truly the heart of health and healing. 💚

10/09/2025

Happy National Taco Day! Our employees enjoyed a delicious taco bar on all shifts! Yum!

10/08/2025

What an incredible experience! 🌟Harmon House and The Villages of Harmon House administrators had an excellent time representing our communities at the 2025 Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) Annual Conference! This year’s conference brought together long-term care leaders from across the state to share insights, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions in skilled nursing, personal care, and assisted living. From powerful keynote sessions to educational workshops and networking opportunities, it was a valuable time for learning, growth, and collaboration.

We're proud to be part of a community that’s dedicated to improving the quality of care for Pennsylvania’s seniors and most vulnerable populations. Thank you to PHCA for hosting such a meaningful event; we’re already looking forward to next year!

10/08/2025

The Happy Coffee Bean of Mt. Pleasant provided us with the most delicious caramel apple cider and homemade muffins/baked goods for our morning stand-up meeting! Thank you to Dani for her amazing creations!! ☕🥐

10/08/2025

Huge thanks to our incredible dietary department for providing Cinnamon Rolls for all staff on all shifts for National Cinnamon Roll day!

10/08/2025

Thanks to our incredible dietary department for providing appetizers for all staff during our Steelers tailgate party! You're the best!!

10/07/2025

Happy National Frappe Day! What is your favorite kind of frappe?

10/07/2025

We are proud to recognize Morgan Eckman, our outstanding Activities (Life Enrichment) Director, as the August Impact Award winner! Morgan planned an incredible carnival that brought joy to both residents and employees. She leads by example, working right alongside the activities team on the floors, and always puts residents first in everything she does. Thank you, Morgan, for your creativity, dedication, and heart — you truly enrich the lives of everyone around you! We appreciate you!