Grand Plains - Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation by Americare

12/12/2025

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Ron K, Happy Birthday to you. We hope you have a great day.

12/12/2025

Resident Feature: Glenda Sue Mack

Glenda Sue Mack was born on March 17, 1945, and her maiden name is Collins. Her morning routine varies from day to day, but she enjoys starting her morning by relaxing in bed while watching TV, sipping coffee, and spending time in prayer.
Some of Glenda’s favorite foods and drinks include pizza and tea. For comfort, she loves popcorn and chocolate. She has several family members who live nearby, including a brother, cousins, nephews, and nieces. Glenda is most proud of her two children, Suzanne and David. She is also blessed with two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Glenda spent most of her life in western Kansas, where her primary occupation was cooking for restaurants and schools. As the main meal prepper, she played an important role in making sure others were well fed and cared for. She was also active in her community and attended a Methodist church. Glenda graduated high school, earned her diploma, and even took some evening college courses.
When the weather is just right, Glenda enjoys spending time outdoors. Her hobbies include reading, working on word searches, and watching sports—especially Kansas City Chiefs football, Boston Celtics basketball, and KU basketball. Her favorite TV show is NCIS, and her favorite travel destination is Colorado.
Glenda asks that those who care for her remember one thing that matters to her: please be patient. She loves keeping busy with reading, word searches, walking, watching TV, and talking with her kids. Her favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, a time that holds special memories of gathering with family. One of her fondest holiday stories is when her children believed they had seen Santa Claus—when really, it was Glenda placing presents under the tree. The memory still brings a smile to her face.
Thank you, Glenda, for sharing your story and your life with us. We are so happy you are a part of our community.

12/11/2025

Since it's National Gingerbread House Day, we made some gingerbread houses. Fun was had by all involved.

12/10/2025

Don't forget to call and RSVP by the 15th

12/10/2025

https://www.tricountytribune.news/angle-tags-still-available-at-pratt-library/
Christmas Angel Tree tags still available for pickup at Pratt Public Library

12/10/2025

🌿 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: Intellectual, Social
Activity: Green Dance Academy Performance
Story: Residents got to enjoy a dance academy perform their Christmas Program for us. The residents enjoyed not only the kids, but their performance was an amazing hit. The residents laughed and talked for hours about the kids and their dances. Great end to a wonderful day.

12/10/2025

Why Wednesday: Joe Pluma-Dietary Aid

What inspired me to work in skilled nursing was my time volunteering at a senior home in Idaho and the close relationship I shared with my grandma. Those experiences helped shape my passion for caring for others.
What I find most rewarding about my job is knowing that even the smallest opportunity to brighten a resident's day is meaningful. The little moments matter to me. One memorable experience that influenced me to stay in this field is the simple joy I feel when pushing a certain resident back to their room after lunch those quiet, consistent moments of connection make a big difference.
I feel that my work positively impacts residents' lives through food, which has a special way of connecting people and bringing them together.
What I enjoy most about the team that I work with is, definitely, my boss RJ. He creates a workspace that feels manageable while still challenging me to grow.
The facility's mission resonates with my personal values because helping someone is the first step in building meaningful bonds, and I feel our facility truly strives to embody that.
Working here had changed my perspective on healthcare, it's not just about meeting medical needs; we directly impact every aspect of our residents' lives.
What keeps me motivated to continue working in skilled nursing is simple: The Residents.

12/09/2025

Thank you to the Skyline Carolers for coming out today and singing for us.

12/09/2025

Painted us some gnomes while we had an adult beverage. Art and sip is always a good time

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

Today's Words from the Wise, we asked the Residents what their Favorite Christmas Memory was or is!!!!! Tis the Season.

12/06/2025

Took some residents tonight to see the lemon park lights.