Altoona Nursing & Rehab

11/22/2025

Tonight was such a special evening at Altoona Nursing & Rehab. 🧡🍁
Thank you to all the families who came out to spend Thanksgiving dinner with our residents—your presence, love, and support made the night truly meaningful.

A huge shoutout to our incredible dietary team for the amazing food and all the hard work that went into preparing such a wonderful meal. And to our entire staff… thank you for your teamwork, your dedication, and for making everything run so smoothly. Nights like this remind me just how grateful I am for the people who make our facility feel like home.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. 🧡🦃✨

11/15/2025

A heartfelt thank-you to Care Initiatives Hospice - Des Moines for hosting our Veterans Pinning Ceremony. Your dedication to honoring those who have served our country means so much to our residents, their families, and our community. 🇺🇸

We are grateful for the compassion, respect, and dignity you bring to this special recognition. ❤️🤍💙
Thank you for helping us celebrate our heroes.

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

🌟 Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate the incredible Nurse Practitioners who provide compassion, expertise, and strength to healthcare every single day — and we are especially thankful for our very own NP, Mary Barkley. 💙

Mary, your dedication to our residents, your leadership with our team, and the heart you bring into every decision truly make a difference. You go above and beyond, and Altoona Nursing & Rehab is better because of you.

Thank you for the care you provide, the patience you show, and the unwavering commitment you bring to our community. We appreciate you more than you know! 🤍👩‍⚕️✨

Please help us give Mary a big THANK YOU in the comments below! 🙌💐

11/12/2025

Who better to spread the word than our amazing residents? 💬 We’re accepting new referrals and ready to welcome more smiling faces to our Altoona family! 🏡✨

11/12/2025

🎉 Birthday Bash at Altoona 🎂

We had such a wonderful time celebrating our amazing residents’ birthdays this month! Laughter, music, cake, and smiles filled the room as we came together to honor these special milestones.

Each birthday is a reminder of the joy, wisdom, and love our residents bring to our community every single day.

Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to all our November celebrants! May your days continue to be filled with happiness, health, and heartfelt moments.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the incredible Veterans who call Altoona Nursing & Rehab home. 🇺🇸
Your courage, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment to our country do not go unnoticed.

We are grateful to walk alongside you, learn from you, laugh with you, and care for you.
Thank you for protecting our freedoms and shaping the world we live in today.

You are our heroes — not just today, but every day. ❤️🤍💙

11/06/2025

Just a reminder, our food drive starts Monday!!

11/04/2025

Join us in supporting Iowa families during the government shut down.

As we continue to navigate these challenging times during the ongoing government shut down, many Iowa families are facing food insecurity. In the spirit of community and compassion, Altoona Nursing and Rehab is organizing a food drive to help put meals on the table of those in need.

We invite everyone to come together and contribute what you can. Donations can be dropped off at the Admission and Marketing office. Every item big or small makes a difference

Let’s show our support and solidarity by doing our part to feed fellow Iowans.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity! 

11/03/2025

🍂 Painting Some Leaves! 🎨
Transfer, trace, and collages galore! Our residents had a blast turning fall leaves into colorful works of art — and a few happy messes too! 🍁💛

11/01/2025

🎃 Trunk or Treat Fun at Altoona Nursing & Rehab! 👻

What an incredible night we had at our Trunk or Treat event! Our team went all out with some seriously creative trunks — we’re so proud of their hard work and festive spirit! 💪✨

A huge thank you to our amazing community, families, and friends for showing up and making the night so special for our residents and staff. Your support means the world to us, and we couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

We loved seeing all the smiling faces, fun costumes, and spooky decorations — already can’t wait for next year! 🧡🖤