Gracewell is proud to announce that Ramona Chajon, Certified Medication Aide (CMA), has been named the recipient of the distinguished Caregiver of the Year Award by LeadingAge Iowa. The surprise recognition was recently shared with Mona at Gracewell, and she will formally accept the award at the Leading Age Iowa’s upcoming Spring Conference. Ramona is […]
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Send your loved ones on the Eventide Campus, a chocolate covered strawberry, brownie and balloon and let them know how loved they are! Purchase a treat for a resident, tenant or employee in any building on the Eventide Campus. For $15.00, we will take care of the assembly, packaging and […]
By Amy Schultz, Gracewell Administrator Each fall, cases of COVID-19 and influenza tend to rise. Protecting yourself and your loved ones is important, and staying up to date on vaccinations is one of the best ways to do that. For more details on adult vaccines, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-adults. If you have questions, be sure to talk with […]
Nursing Home Resident Gets First Tattoo at 86 By Christine Kragel, Community Relations & Foundation Director At 86 years old, most people might assume their adventurous days are behind them. But for Liz, a resident at Gracewell nursing facility, a bold new chapter just began—marked in ink. Liz recently received her very first tattoo: a […]
By Tina Thompson, Eventide Campus Office Manager Medicare open enrollment – also known as Medicare’s annual election period – runs from October 15th through December 7th each year. During this open enrollment period those with Medicare and Medicare Advantage can make changes to their Medicare health plans or their prescription drug coverage for the following […]
Eventide Senior Living is inviting the community to sit down for some straight talk about aging — served with a twist. This educational series is aimed at fostering real, meaningful conversations about aging, caregiving, and future planning. We encourage you to pour something strong (or soothing) and join us for candid discussion, practical tools, and […]
Trick-or-treating on the Eventide Campus isn’t just about Halloween candy—it’s about sharing smiles and making memories! Stop by Gracewell, Heritage Heights, Realife Cooperative and/or Silveridge for a warm, safe spot to snag some candy and show off your costumes! […]
Gracewell, An Eventide community proudly announces that it has received a deficiency-free report following its annual inspection by the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals, a significant and rare achievement that underscores the exceptional quality of care provided. Operating within one of the most highly regulated sectors, nursing home care, Gracewell remains steadfast in its […]
By Tamara Baker, Gracewell Life Enrichment Director Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Do you have a few hours a week to spare and a desire to bring joy and comfort to others? Gracewell is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team and enrich the […]
By Morgan Saunders, Gracewell Social Worker For many years the Eventide campus has offered an Alzheimer’s Caregiver support group open to everyone in our community for Alzheimer’s caregivers. We have a wide range of people experiencing the Dementia continuum who attend. At times we have those who are noticing memory changes for themselves and asking […]
