Marilyn Ruppert & Keefer Kieffer
At Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation, a special connection has blossomed between resident Marilyn Ruppert and Activity Director Keefer Kieffer. The bond between Marilyn and Keefer quickly formed over their shared passion for cats, allowing them to exchange heartwarming stories and experiences. Recognizing the importance of companionship and meaningful interactions, Keefer never misses a daily visit […]
Dorothy Moore & Doris Springfield
MDS Coordinator Doris Springfield and Community Nursing & Rehabilitation resident Dorothy Moore connected when Dorothy was admiring Doris’ hair and lipstick and called her over to get a better look! They both have a shared experience in having a mother who told them that a young lady should always wear lipstick. They even grew up […]
Barney (Butch) Mora & Linda Hidy
Barney Mora, also known as “Butch,” has been a resident of Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation since 2021. Fellow resident Linda Hidy came to Canterbury in April of 2023, and she and Butch have been best friends from day one! You can always find them sharing a meal together or participating in activities. Where you find […]
Sally & Pegie
Pegie and Sally have been together for several years as Care Companions and friends. They are both nurses and Pegie loves to listen as Sally recounts stories of her nursing career and moving throughout the country for her husband’s military career. They are both lovers of the outdoors and they enjoy getting outside together as […]
DeeDee Morgan & Flossie Borders
Meet DeeDee Morgan, Actvities Director, and Lake Pointe Village resident, Flossie Borders. Flossie and DeeDee are more like family members than friends. They’ve been important to each other for several years, and DeeDee has been a helpful guide to Flossie on her journey through senior healthcare. They first met through Flossie’s son, who is also […]
Alexus Corniuk & Peggy Jenkins
Meet Alexus Corniuk, Cook, and Coventry Meadows resident, Peggy Jenkins. Peggy Jenkins has always enjoyed keeping busy. Prior to moving to Coventry Meadows, she loved being a mother, she loved working at GTE as a secretary and she loved gardening in her spare time. In fact, it was her last love that helped her form […]
Lanny Ferguson & Rob Regula
Meet Lanny Ferguson, bus driver, and Rob Regula, Danville Regional Rehabilitation long term care resident. Their friendship brewed over a cup of coffee! One morning between appointments, Lanny invited Rob to have a cup of coffee with him and Rob accepted. Lanny says, “Rob was a hard shell to crack, but he has a great […]
Carrie Justus & Bud Blaschke
Meet Carrie Justus, Social Services Assistant, and Meadow Lakes resident, Bud Blaschke. Bud is a longtime resident of Meadow Lakes, but Carrie and Bud first met when his son was admitted to Meadow Lakes in 2010. She was assigned as his son’s primary CNA. It wasn’t long before Carrie, Bud and Bud’s wife, Jo, started […]
Suzie King & Carolyn Harris
Suzie King, RN MDS Coordinator, and Bethany Village Resident Carolyn Harris have been friends since Suzie arrived at Bethany Village in 2016. Carolyn has been in various neighborhoods throughout the community and has always requested that Suzie be her CARE Companion. Suzie visits Carolyn on a daily basis and if she’s not providing lunch for […]
Kristy Denton & Perry Shaver
Meet Kristy Denton, Executive Director, and Cypress Grove resident, Perry Shaver. Kristy and Perry have a very special bond. Perry was the Resident Council President and often collaborated with Kristy to enhance the life of other residents at Cypress Grove while he held that role. Each day, they make sure to check in with one […]