Barthell Eastern Star Home & Arlin Falck Assisted Living

Barthell Eastern Star Home & Arlin Falck Assisted Living Barthell OES Home consists of nursing home, assisted living, and independent living facilities to pr

Double the Music Double the Fun! 🎶 Tim the Music Man got our toes tappin' this morning & Dave Poggenklass had us boppin'...
02/02/2026

Double the Music Double the Fun! 🎶
Tim the Music Man got our toes tappin' this morning & Dave Poggenklass had us boppin' our heads & singing a long

Activity Departments from Assisted Living & the Nursing Home are partnering with Northeast Iowa Community Action for a C...
02/01/2026

Activity Departments from Assisted Living & the Nursing Home are partnering with Northeast Iowa Community Action for a Caring Hearts drive. If you'd like to donate please read the list of supplies needed and swing by either building ❤️

Arlin Falck Tenant, Marilyn Larson; offered to play the piano during church service this morning. Thanks Marilyn, you di...
01/28/2026

Arlin Falck Tenant, Marilyn Larson; offered to play the piano during church service this morning. Thanks Marilyn, you did amazing!

✝️ Offering religion/church services is a crucial part of Activities in a nursing home. It provides many benefits such as comfort, hope, emotional and mental well being and connection
We are very grateful for the local churches who offer their time each month to present a great service to our Resident's and Tenant's

⭐️Meet Assisted Living Activity Director, Niki Rink...a little about herMy name is Niki Rink. I live in Protivin with my...
01/27/2026

⭐️Meet Assisted Living Activity Director, Niki Rink...a little about her
My name is Niki Rink. I live in Protivin with my husband, 2 kids, and 2 dogs. We enjoy camping, grilling, and anything outdoors. I worked as an Activity aide at OES Nursing Home for 6 years before taking on the position of Activity Director for the Assisted Living. Then adding Social Worker Designee to my title for the last almost 4 years. I enjoy working in Long Term Care because I want to help make the transition into this phase of life as smooth and as comfortable as possible. I want to be the fun part of everyone's day and the positive when things seem challenging. I believe getting out to socialize and remembering what it's like to be young again is very important as we get older! Activities give me the opportunity to be creative and offer activities of all mobility and cognitive levels..and just have some fun!

A huge favorite, Sister Luv. Always a fantastic time
01/27/2026

A huge favorite, Sister Luv. Always a fantastic time

⭐️Meet Nursing Home Activity Director: Crystal Muchow, a little about me...I live outside of Luana with my husband Derek...
01/26/2026

⭐️Meet Nursing Home Activity Director: Crystal Muchow, a little about me...
I live outside of Luana with my husband Derek. I have 3 daughters and 2 step children. I have worked at Eastern Star for 2.5 years. I have been a CNA for 18 years and in Activities for 5. My favorite part of Activities is telling people it's more than just Bingo! 😂 but really it's seeing the Resident's enjoy what they are doing, even if it is just taking the time to talk to them 1:1. We do a variety of things, some times my ideas are out of the box but that makes it fun! We challenge and focus on the 7 core fundamentals on person centered care. I am very grateful for my assistants; Megan, Jan, Morgan, Addison, Marcia amd Yasmin. Everyone has an important part in the day to day care of our Residents.

Linda Martin kept us entertained this afternoon with her Muse Hour program!
01/23/2026

Linda Martin kept us entertained this afternoon with her Muse Hour program!

⚠️ Helpful reminders for the dangerous temps they are calling for, -45° wind chills for some of our area•Stay indoors if...
01/22/2026

⚠️ Helpful reminders for the dangerous temps they are calling for, -45° wind chills for some of our area
•Stay indoors if you can, limit your time outdoors if you have to go out. Frostbite and Hypothermia can set in within minutes
•Bundle up in layers if you need to be outside
•Put plastic on your windows or another barrier to help hold in heat
•Let your faucets run if you live in an older home
•Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle
•Have flashlights, generators etc within reach in case your power was to go out.
•Use caution when using space heaters
•Check on the elderly and those who are sick
•Stay hydrated
BE SAFE AND STAY WARM!

The weather outside might be frightful but inside Eastern Star is delightful! Brandon and Heidi bring so much energy eac...
01/21/2026

The weather outside might be frightful but inside Eastern Star is delightful! Brandon and Heidi bring so much energy each time they visit and we have a fantastic time! We thank you for coming and wish you safe travels back home
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What's your favorite cheese? 🧀 Comment yours! Mine (Crystal) is pepperjack
01/20/2026

What's your favorite cheese? 🧀 Comment yours! Mine (Crystal) is pepperjack

A full house for Larry Reis' presentation on "Good bugs, Bad bugs"
01/19/2026

A full house for Larry Reis' presentation on "Good bugs, Bad bugs"

Jaclyn Jirak Wright presented our Tenants and Residents her woodcarving, oil paintings and caricature drawings. Such tal...
01/16/2026

Jaclyn Jirak Wright presented our Tenants and Residents her woodcarving, oil paintings and caricature drawings. Such talent and wonderful stories of her learning and teachings along the way!

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Decorah, IA
52101

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