Great River Review: September 2018

We here at Great River Care Center & Turner Pointe Assisted Living would like to send warm wishes for the beginning of the Fall season. Fall brings a lot of changes. The leaves change colors, the temperature drops, the days get shorter, and the holiday season draws closer. Between weekly...

Happy Birthday to: Margie G (Resident) – 9/11 Jackie C (Resident) – 9/25 Debbie J (Activity Director) – 9/15 Brittney K (RCT) – 9/22 Ellie K (RCT) – 9/22 Marsha M (RN) – 9/25 Staff Anniversaries: Dean A (Social Worker) – 5 years Aimee C (Cook) – 2 years Thank...

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Family Fun Foto Wall. I loved seeing all the smiling faces and blasts from the past! Since we all know that September is “Back to School” time, I thought it would be fun to bring out our old school photos to share...

August’s Family Fun was definitely memorable. We had great weather for our picnic and the magic show was definitely a treat. I’m not sure who had more fun, the kids who participated in the magic show or us adults who laughed along with the magician during his tricks! And I...

September is National Preparedness month. This is the month we all must prepare ourselves and our families for the potential disasters that could occur in Iowa. The national weather service has a saying “Disasters don't plan ahead, but you can” #PrepareNow During this month, we want to prepare for the...

This year’s theme focuses on “The Culture of Food Safety.” Food safety is now synonymous with an operations reputation. National Food Safety Month was created in 1994 to heighten the awareness of food safety education. The first step a facility should take to ensure food safety is to make sure...

We are blessed to be a part of a great community. So here are a few thank you’s: Thank you to Bible Baptist Church for graciously lending us tables and chairs for our Magical Picnic. We had a great time and appreciate your ministry to our residents. Thank you to...

Congratulations to Debbie Johnson for being selected as September’s Employee of the month. Debbie has worked at Great River Care Center as the Activity Director for 10 years and enjoys brightening resident’s days through activities and friendship.