South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

09/07/2025

There’s a special kind of love only grandparents can give—wise, steady, and full of heart. Today we celebrate the grandparents in our lives and the incredible legacy they pass on. If you're lucky enough to have one to call, today’s a perfect day to do it. 💐

09/04/2025

🥳This morning we celebrated our amazing Administrator Bill’s with his favorite breakfast sandwiches🥯🥓☕! If you see Bill today, be sure to wish him the happiest of birthdays🎂. He deserves all the smiles and good vibes!😄

09/03/2025

It’s been a fun few weeks here at SKNR! 🎡🍎🍦 From the Washington County Fair to apple picking, ice cream treats, and even celebrating National Percoco Day, our residents have been making the most of these cooler late-summer days. 💙

09/01/2025

Planning for an older loved one’s future care can be challenging, but holding a successful family meeting may make all the difference. By coming together to discuss important topics like caregiving, financial planning, and living arrangements, you can ensure everyone is on the same page and make decisions that honor your loved one’s wishes.

Family meetings are incredibly valuable when it comes to planning the future care of an older loved one. Whether it’s deciding on long-term care, discussing financial arrangements, or determining caregiving responsibilities, these meetings help improve communication and bring family members togeth...

09/01/2025

Today we honor the dedication, effort, and heart of the hardworking people who keep our community strong. Whether you're a nurse, CNA, housekeeper, therapist, or support staff, your work makes a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do. 💙

08/21/2025

There’s something truly special about the older adults in our lives. National Senior Citizens Day is a chance to show gratitude for all the lessons, love, and laughter they’ve shared over the years. Today, and every day, we’re thankful for them.

08/18/2025

You’re probably well aware that abuse of opioid medications can ravage a person’s life and health. But did you know that even seniors who take these drugs as legitimately prescribed are more likely to suffer an injury? To learn more, read “Pain Pills Linked to Higher Fall Risk.”

You’ve no doubt read of the terrible opioid epidemic that is ruining—and taking—so many lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 224 people die each day from an overdose of opioid medications, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone and codeine. Experts say the average life...

08/13/2025

Vaccines aren’t just for kids—staying up to date on immunizations is an important part of protecting older adults, especially those living in skilled nursing settings. 💉 From flu and pneumonia to COVID-19 and shingles, these vaccines help reduce the risk of serious illness and complications. If your loved one is in our care, now is a great time to review their immunization record and talk with their care team. Learn more about vaccines and how they protect older adults here: https://bit.ly/4leWej7

08/12/2025

🌱🍆Pond View's Garden Club grew some amazing eggplants!! Our residents turned them into homemade eggplant parm that was absolutely delicious! 🍽️😋

08/09/2025

A good book can take you anywhere. Whether it’s a cozy mystery or a classic love story, today we’re turning pages and sharing favorites for National Book Lovers Day! Need a reccomendation? Here’s AARP’s summer reading list: https://bit.ly/4o0U5Kt 📚 What book holds a special place in your heart?

08/06/2025

We had the best time at Adventureland Family Fun Park in Narragansett! Their wonderful staff went above and beyond to make sure our residents had an amazing day, and we’re so grateful. So many laughs and so much fun! 🎡🎉

08/04/2025

Friendship has no age limit. 💛 Social connection isn’t just good for the heart—it’s good for your health too. This National Friendship Day, we’re celebrating the bonds that brighten our days and the simple joy of being together. Looking to make new friends in our community? Join us for an activity, eat with someone new at lunch, spend time in our common areas, or say “hi” to someone you don’t recognize today!