Nora Springs Care Center

11/21/2025

🦃🍩 Sweet Connections at Nora Springs Care Center! 🍩🦃

This week our wonderful NIACC nursing students stopped by to make donut turkeys with our residents, and the results were as adorable as they were delicious!

It was an afternoon filled with laughter, creativity, and warm conversation. We’re so grateful for these students who bring joy, compassion, and bright energy to our community. ❤️

Thank you, NIACC students, for making today extra special!

11/19/2025

🍲 Chili Cook-Off & Cinnamon Rolls at Nora Springs Care Center! 🍲🌶️

What an amazing weekend we had at Nora Springs Care Center, filled with delicious chili, cinnamon rolls, and great company! A big thank you to all our residents, staff, and community members who came together to make this event so special.

Congratulations to our winners! 🏆
🥇 1st Place: 1st Shift CNA Carly C.
🥈 2nd Place: 3rd Shift CNA Kylie C.
🥉 3rd Place: Administrator Lindsey T.

Your chili creations were absolutely top-notch! And let’s not forget the cinnamon rolls that paired perfectly with all that spicy goodness! 🍩

It was a day of fun, food, and community spirit—thanks again to everyone who joined us. Stay tuned for more exciting events at Nora Springs Care Center! 🎉

11/18/2025

🎉 This Month's Baking Fun at Nora Springs Care Center! 🎉
Our residents had a blast this month in the kitchen, creating some delicious treats to celebrate the season! 🍂🍬
We mixed things up with a tasty variety of snacks including:
• 🍬 Autumn Mix Candy Corn
• 🧀 Honey Nut Chex
• 🍏 Caramel Apple Candy Corn
• 🍫 Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
• 🍿 Caramel & Cheese Popcorn
• 🥣 Toasted Cinnamon Cereal
• 🍡 Marshmallows (because who doesn’t love marshmallows?!)
It was the perfect blend of sweet and savory to get everyone in the fall spirit! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun and made these treats a joy to prepare and enjoy together.
We can’t wait to see what deliciousness we’ll cook up next month! 🎄🍪 Stay tuned for more holiday baking adventures!

11/10/2025

Get your spoons ready - it’s Chili Cook Off time! 🌶️
Join us Saturday, November 15 from 11a–1p for great food, friendly competition, and community fun.
Want to enter your chili or come taste? RSVP to Cierra by November 12th at 641-749-5331.

11/05/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Fun with Our Amazing Community! 👻🎃

What a spooktacular night! 🕸️🦇 Thank you to all the families, residents, staff, and little ghosts & goblins who came out to trick-or-treat with us this Halloween. 🍬✨

The creativity in costumes, the laughter echoing through the facility, and the spirit of togetherness truly made this night unforgettable. 💜

Big shoutout to everyone who decorated our home, handed out treats, and helped make the evening safe and fun for everyone! 🎃👻

📸 Here are a few snapshots of our spooky crew and sweet moments from the night — feel free to tag yourself or share your favorite pics in the comments!

10/30/2025

🎃🏆 Pumpkin Contest Winners Announced! 🏆🎃
What a spooktacular time we had celebrating fall with our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest here at Nora Springs Care Center! 🍂✨
Our staff showed off their creativity with some truly amazing pumpkin designs — from festive to everything in between!
🥇 1st Place: Kylie - CNA – “Gary from Sponge Bob”
🥈 2nd Place: Kelli - Assisted Living Manager – “Movie Time Popcorn”
🥉 3rd Place: Erika - CNA – “Boo Jee”
A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated and to all who voted and supported our staff. Your enthusiasm and smiles make this tradition so special every year!

10/29/2025

10/16/2025

🐾💖 Meet Our Therapy Trio: Addie, Luka & Cash! 💖🐾
There's nothing quite like the unconditional love of a dog — and our therapy dogs Addie, Luka, and Cash are living proof! 🐶✨
Whether it's a gentle nuzzle, a calming presence, or a tail wag that lights up the room, these three bring comfort, smiles, and healing wherever they go. From home to our senior center, Addie, Luka, and Cash are always ready to share their love and brighten someone’s day.
📸 Stay tuned for stories from their visits, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of adorable photos!
Help us spread the love — drop a ❤️ in the comments to show some love for our furry heroes!

10/12/2025

💛 A Fresh Look, A Kind Heart 💛
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church for their generous donation that provided haircuts for our residents in need here at Nora Springs Care Center. Your support brought more than just fresh styles — it brought joy, confidence, and connection. 💕
A special thank you to Jean, our wonderful beautician, for sharing her time and talents with such love and care. Her gentle touch and bright spirit made the day even more special for everyone.
It’s small acts like these that make a big difference. We’re so grateful for this partnership and the kindness poured into our community. 💐

10/11/2025

🌴✨ Mocktail Magic at Nora Springs Care Center! ✨🌴
A big THANK YOU to St. Croix Hospice for treating our residents to a fun and flavorful Mocktail Hour! 🍹💛
Everyone enjoyed sipping on delicious non-alcoholic versions of:
🍹 Hurricane
🥂 Mimosa
🌊 Blue Lagoon
The tropical flavors, bright colors, and cheerful company made for a truly refreshing afternoon. Your kindness and partnership mean so much to us — thank you for bringing joy and sunshine into our day!

10/10/2025

🎃☕ Spooky Coffee Hour at Summit Heights! ☕🎃

Join us every Friday at 10 AM for a hauntingly good time at Summit Heights Independent & Assisted Living!

Enjoy spooky treats, warm coffee, and festive fun with friends and neighbors. Costumes welcome – or just come as you are for a boo-tiful start to your day! 👻🕸️

📍 Summit Heights | 🕙 Fridays @ 10 AM