Americare - Eureka Nursing Center

02/05/2026

To kick off the month of love, a Valentine's cards station was set up for staff to surprise residents on Valentine's Day with warm, thoughtful words.
In addition, two staff members, Crystal and Amanda (and Amanda's youngest son) worked together to make a gorgeous and fun Valentine's Day poster for our residents. A big thank you to them!

02/05/2026

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 of Wellness: Vocational Wellness
Activity: Tissue Paper Pressing Craft ❤️🎨
Description: This week, our residents took part in a purposeful tissue paper pressing craft, creating Valentine’s Day hearts to use as decorations for their rooms throughout the month of February. Residents layered and pressed colorful tissue paper to complete the hearts, enjoying the satisfaction of creating something special for their own personal space.

Vocational wellness is supported when residents engage in meaningful activities that allow them to stay productive, contribute to their surroundings, and take pride in what they create. Making decorations for their rooms brought a sense of purpose and seasonal cheer to everyone involved.

02/02/2026

Happy groundhogs day.
Residents made snacks for dessert tonight.
Ya we are annoyed that Phil saw his shadow but we are not mad on how good these came out.

01/28/2026

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 of Wellness: Vocational Wellness
Activity: Resident-Led Cooking Class: Spud Casserole 🥔🧀
Description: This afternoon, one of our residents proudly shared her culinary skills by showing and teaching everyone how to make a comforting spud casserole—also known as funeral potatoes. Residents enjoyed watching the process, learning her step-by-step methods, and taking part in a meaningful, skill-sharing experience. Afterward, we sampled the delicious dish together, with more prepared to be served at dinner later on.

Vocational wellness is strengthened when residents have opportunities to lead, teach, and contribute in purposeful ways. Sharing talents and traditions through activities like this brings pride, connection, and a true sense of accomplishment to our community.

01/22/2026

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 of Wellness: Vocational Wellness
Activity: Beaded Jewelry Making 💎✨
Description: This week, our residents took part in a purposeful jewelry-making activity, creating beautiful beaded bracelets and necklaces. Participants selected their own colors and patterns, carefully assembling each piece with focus and pride. The process encouraged skill-building, creativity, and a strong sense of accomplishment as residents completed their wearable designs.

Vocational wellness is nurtured when residents engage in meaningful tasks that allow them to use their abilities, develop skills, and take pride in what they create. Activities like beaded jewelry making provide opportunities for productivity, purpose, and personal fulfillment.

01/14/2026

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 of Wellness: Vocational Wellness
Activity: Resident-Led Cooking Class & Moose Cookie Assembly 🥗🍪
Description: This afternoon, one of our residents proudly hosted a cooking class, teaching everyone how to make a classic 5-cup salad. The fun continued as residents and staff worked together to assemble adorable moose cookies using Nutter Butters dipped in chocolate, edible sugar eyes, animal crackers for antlers, vanilla wafers for the snout, and edible black markers to draw noses and mouths. Putting each piece together sparked creativity, laughter, and a strong sense of teamwork.
Making the experience even more special, Michael Hammond, President of Americare, and Cynthia Pendleton, Regional Nurse Consultant, joined us to participate alongside residents, creating meaningful connections and shared memories.

Vocational wellness is strengthened when residents are given opportunities to lead, teach, and share their skills in purposeful activities. Moments like these celebrate talent, contribution, and community—bringing pride and joy to everyone involved.

01/07/2026

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 of Wellness: Physical Wellness
Activity: Balloon Volleyball Fun 🎈🏐
Description: This week, a great group of residents came together for a lively game of balloon volleyball—and had an absolute blast! Laughter filled the room as participants worked together to keep the balloon in the air, enjoying friendly competition, shared energy, and lots of smiles along the way. The positive atmosphere and enthusiasm made this activity especially fun and engaging for everyone involved.

Physical wellness is supported through activities that encourage movement, coordination, and participation in an enjoyable and inclusive way. Balloon volleyball is a perfect reminder that staying active can be fun, social, and full of joy.

01/01/2026

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 of Wellness: Social Wellness
Activity: Bringing in the New Year Together 🎉✨
Description: This week, our residents brought in the New Year with a fun and festive celebration full of smiles and shared excitement. As we counted down together, confetti cannons popped and cheers filled the room, creating a joyful moment everyone could enjoy. Spending this special time together allowed residents to reflect on the year behind us and welcome the new one with positivity and hope.

Celebrating milestones together strengthens social wellness by fostering connection, togetherness, and a sense of belonging. Bringing in the New Year side by side reminds us that joy is even more meaningful when shared.

12/24/2025

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 of Wellness: Social Wellness
Activity: Santa Comes to Town Celebration 🎅🎄
Description: Today, our residents gathered for a joyful “Santa Comes to Town” celebration filled with holiday cheer and togetherness. Everyone enjoyed homemade eggnog, warm hot cocoa, and a delicious spread of pastries and cookies while spending time socializing and soaking in the festive atmosphere. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, each resident received Christmas gifts and had the chance to open them during the celebration—bringing smiles, surprise, and heartfelt gratitude all around.
The fun continued with two lively games: a dice game where, in the end, everyone walked away a winner with a prize, and a playful pass-the-parcel–style game where a prize was passed around until the music stopped, adding laughter and excitement to the room.

Celebrations like this strengthen social wellness by fostering connection, inclusion, and joy. Sharing laughter, generosity, and holiday traditions together reminds us that the true magic of the season is found in community and togetherness.

12/23/2025

The holidays are about being together, and that doesn’t have to change when a loved one lives in a senior living community. 💛 Our latest blog shares meaningful ways to keep traditions alive this season: https://americareusa.net/blog/how-to-include-your-loved-ones-in-senior-living-during-the-holidays/.

In this blog, our team will explore creative ways for families to include their loved ones in the holiday festivities.

12/18/2025

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 of Wellness: Social & Vocational Wellness
Activity: Intergenerational Christmas Fun 🎶🎄
Description: This week was filled with joy and connection as students joined our residents for a special day of intergenerational activities. Second graders warmed hearts by singing cheerful Christmas carols, filling the room with holiday spirit. Later, sixth graders and residents each drew their own “Santa stuck in the chimney” pictures and enjoyed a lively game of Pictionary, sparking creativity, laughter, and friendly fun. To make the day even more special, we also celebrated the birthday of one of the sixth graders, Harper—the Activity Director’s daughter—with cupcakes and Kool-Aid for everyone to enjoy.

Bringing generations together strengthens social bonds while offering residents meaningful opportunities to create, engage, and share joy. Moments like these beautifully highlight both social and vocational wellness and remind us how special connection and community truly are.

12/17/2025

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 of Wellness: Social Wellness
Activity: Holiday Party with Friends & Family 🎶🎄
Description: This week, our residents gathered with friends and family for a joyful holiday party filled with music, laughter, and meaningful connections. Guests enjoyed socializing while listening to festive tunes, snacking on finger foods, and sipping punch. Together, everyone also got creative by making sweet holiday angels using pot holders, wash cloths, and kitchen cloths—adding a hands-on activity that brought smiles and conversation to every table.

Social wellness flourishes when we come together to connect, celebrate, and create memories. Moments like these strengthen relationships, encourage joy, and remind us how special it is to share the holiday season with those we care about most.