Orchard Manor celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 21 May 2023 at 1:26 pm

Provided photos by Jamie Murphy

MEDINA – Entertainer Tony Pedulla serenades Sally Standish at Orchard Manor Rehab and Nursing Center during a week of special events to celebrate Mother’s Day and National Skilled Nursing Care Week.

Medina Mayor Mike Sidari signs a proclamation at Orchard Manor Rehab and Nursing Center with Resident Council president Bob Hale.

Sidari read the proclamation proclaiming May 14-20 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week. This year’s theme was “Cultivating Kindness,” according to activities director Jamie Murphy.

Staff of Orchard Manor and Rehab enjoy a taco bar during the week’s celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week.

There also was a tea party for residents, staff appreciation boards in the hallways for staff to write notes of appreciation for their co-workers, drawings for prizes for staff from local vendors and notes of kindness written by residents and shared with staff.