Americare - Quaker Hill

04/02/2026

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Physical Wellness

Activity: Parachute Balloon

​Physical wellness is about more than just movement—it’s about connection, coordination, and community. Today, we grabbed the parachute and put our teamwork to the test!

​Activities like this are a fantastic way to:

​Boost Upper Body Strength: Lifting and snapping the parachute keeps those muscles engaged.

​Improve Reflexes: Tracking the ball and reacting to its movement is great for hand-eye coordination.

​Elevate the Mood: Socializing and laughing together is just as important for our health as the physical exercise itself.

​It’s inspiring to see everyone participate with such energy and focus. Staying active is a team effort!

03/30/2026

🌸 Spring Fling Family Night at Quaker Hill! 🌸

​Our hearts are full after a wonderful Spring Fling Family Night! It was a joy to see our facility filled with residents, families, and so much laughter with wellness at the center.

​We had a blast with:
​Easter Bingo 🍬

​A lively Cake Walk that got
everyone moving 🍰

​Plenty of punch and sweets to go
around 🥤🍪

​Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our amazing staff for making this night so special. Wellness is always better when shared with family! 🐰🌷

03/20/2026

🍀 Luck, Laughter, and Life at Our Home! 🍀

​There’s no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow quite like the smiles on our residents' faces! We had a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with all things green, creative, and delicious. 🌈✨

​Social wellness is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s gathering for a festive craft session, sharing a sweet treats like our shamrock cookies, or simply enjoying a "green" toast with friends, these moments of connection are what make our community shine.

03/19/2026

Come join us and your loved one for our annual Spring Family Night!

03/12/2026

There is a special kind of healing that doesn’t come from a medication cart or a treatment plan. One of our elders was had the beautiful opportunity to be a part of the wedding celebration of his granddaughter. Seeing the joy on a grandfather’s face as he sees his granddaughter be joined in holy matrimony, to the quiet peace of holding a new great-grandchild, reminds us that life doesn't stop moving just because our pace has slowed down.

Staying connected to family milestones keeps the spirit young and the heart full. Being a witness to a new marriage or a new life reminds our residents that they are a vital part of a legacy. A change of scenery and the warmth of a hug are sometimes the best therapy there is.

These moments aren't just events—they are the heartbeat of emotional wellness.

03/12/2026

👨‍🍳 A Huge Thank You to Our "Chef" Today!

They say the way to the heart is through the stomach, and our Administrator, Mandy, definitely proved that yesterday! 🌽✨

For Employee Appreciation Day, Mandy went above and beyond by firing up the grill and cooking a delicious succotash lunch for staff members and our residents. It wasn’t just a meal—it was a chance for us all to slow down, catch up, and enjoy some incredible food together.

Thank you for making sure we feel valued and supported.

It’s not every day you see the boss behind the grill, and it made our day feel personal and special. THANK YOU!

03/05/2026

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Physical Wellness

Extra! Extra! RACE all about it!

​Our residents and staff took part in our high-energy Newspaper Races, and the room was buzzing! This isn’t just about being the fastest to the finish line; it’s a fantastic way to support physical wellness.

Every movement counts toward a more restorative and healthy life.
​A healthy lifestyle isn’t just about the destination; it’s about the joy we find in the movement along the way.

​Big congratulations to today's "Front Page" winners!

02/26/2026

We believe that Emotional Wellness is all about fostering positive feelings and finding joy in the simple things. Recently, our residents tapped into their creative sides with a cookie decorating social!

​Whether it was perfecting the frosting-to-sprinkle ratio or sharing a laugh with a friend, these activities do so much more than provide a tasty treat—they build connection, boost confidence, and brighten the spirit.

​Seeing these smiles reminds us that wellness is truly a work of art. 🎨❤️

02/19/2026

*update: our phones are working!

We are currently experiencing an internet outage. This affects our phone lines as well. We are sorry for any trouble this may of caused. You are welcome to call our cell phone at 620-284-1477.

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Emotional Wellness

❤️ Wellness is Handmade

​There’s more than just glitter on the tables this week! 🎨✨ While our residents are busy crafting Valentine boxes and crafts, they’re also boosting their emotional wellness through creativity, connection, and a sense of purpose.

​In our community, these traditions are about:

​Connection: Sharing stories and laughs while creating together.
​Purpose: The pride that comes from making something by hand.
​Brightening Spirits: Transforming our home into a space of love and nostalgia.

​Valentine’s Day reminds us that staying active and connected is the best medicine for the heart. We celebrate the heart of our community. 🌹

01/24/2026

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Physical Wellness

Activity: Marshmallow Challenge

This week in our community, the competition was fierce as our residents took on the Marshmallow Straw Challenge. ​The goal was to use suction to pick up marshmallows with a straw and transfer them to a plate as fast as possible. ​While there was plenty of laughter and "smack talk," these activities are a vital part of physical wellness.

​Oral Motor Skills: Using a straw is a sneaky way to exercise those mouth and jaw muscles.

​Focus & Coordination: It takes serious concentration and breath control to move those mallows!

​Community Bonds: Laughter is the best medicine, and nothing breaks the ice like a marshmallow falling mid-air.

​Healthy Competition: Our residents love a good challenge—it keeps the spirit sharp and the energy high.