Spring 2021 Newsletter
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Spring 2020 Newsletter
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Winter 2019 Newsletter
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Brandon Woods Honors Grandparents
Residents of Brandon Woods of Dartmouth Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center celebrated Grandparents’ Day with a special dinner and one of their favorite events by Farm Visits from Swansea, MA. The barn animals ranged from plush Lionhead bunnies and black Silky chicks to a diapered baby goat. A baby pig was on its way into the world and therefore not present. Residents, family, and staff got a chance to hold and coddle the furry friends, triggering happy childhood memories and conversation. Some of the Portuguese residents reminisced about the ‘ole days, working on the farm in the “old country.” Pet visits are a great form of therapy, which is just one of the many services and activities that Brandon Woods provides. Pictured is resident Jose DeSousa with Gina Galotti.
Autumn 2019 Newsletter
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Volunteer Chorus Visits Brandon Woods
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center welcomed the Tiverton Senior Citizens’ Chorus recently in honor of Flag Day and Fourth of July. The chorus is made up of twelve singers and a keyboardist.
Summer 2019 Newsletter
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Brandon Woods Celebrates Nursing Home Week
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center threw their annual, week-long party to celebrate their residents and staff. This year’s theme captured “The Rockin’ ‘50’s!” Residents, family, and staff first enjoyed a Sock Hop with Gary Farias, followed by the classic movie, Some Like It Hot, games of the ‘50’s, 1950’s trivia, and “Rockin’ & Rollin’” with Mike Courcy. Prior to that week, residents enjoyed a Mother’s Day social with their loved ones. Pastries were served and gifts were handed out while Wesley Rochelle played piano music. Pictured are (l-r) Activity Staff Mindy Borges, dancing with resident Jose DeSousa.
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth Appreciates Staff
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center recently honored their employees for the immediate care and exceptional service they gave to the numerous seniors that were in jeopardy. As many know, five local nursing homes closed, therefore those residents needed to be transferred and placed in other facilities. Brandon Woods of Dartmouth’s and New Bedford’s admissions department, nursing staff and van drivers arrived on-site for an urgent yet safe transport. Waiting at their new home, every department and all staff played a role for a smooth transition for their new residents. In the end, all seemed to settle in comfortably and meet up with ‘ole friends. Pictured (l-r) are Leanne Cebula, LPN, Tem Shodunke, Executive Director, and George Abreu, Cook.
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth has a 5-Star Rating!
Brandon Woods of Dartmouth is proud to announce that we have received
a 5-Star “Highest” Rating from the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for
overall performance and quality measures in Skilled Nursing care.
Spring 2019 Newsletter
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Mardi Gras at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth
Felines, birds, mystery and beauty came out at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center as residents, visitors, and staff celebrated Mardi Gras. The residents showed off their ornate masks and beads while they enjoyed live Dixieland music by Dave Valerio and indulged in “Fat Tuesday” pancakes. Fat Tuesday is the colloquial name for Shrove Tuesday, the day before the beginning of Lent. In German it is known as Fetter Dienstag, and in French, Mardi Gras. Whatever it is called, it is most common in predominantly Catholic areas—except the Philippines. The original purpose of Shrove Tuesday was to prepare spiritually for the advent of Lent. People tend to indulge in sweet, rich and fatty foods as a last hurrah before the Lenten period of fasting that begins the next day on Ash Wednesday. Traditional pre-Lenten foods consumed on Fat Tuesday include pancakes, doughnuts and pastries.
Pictured are Susan & Carl Karrfalt.
Winter 2018 Newsletter
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Autumn 2018 Newsletter
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