February 2024

Celebrating 120 Years of Care

This year marks the 120th anniversary of A.G. Rhodes!

As one of Atlanta’s oldest nonprofit organizations, our roots trace back more than a century ago when Amos Giles Rhodes came to Atlanta and founded Rhodes Furniture. He donated the land and funds for A.G. Rhodes’ first location, which opened in 1904 at the corner of Boulevard and Woodward Avenue where our flagship location still operates today. Visit our special anniversary web page to learn more about our remarkable history, and watch our tribute video.

Living Well: A.G. Rhodes Hosts Northside Community Leaders, Partners at Annual Luncheon

From the Northside Neighbor News: A.G. Rhodes, one of Atlanta's oldest nonprofits and nursing home provider, hosted its ninth annual Living Well luncheon and fundraiser Feb. 1 at the Cherokee Town Club in Buckhead.

More than 200 Northside business leaders, partners and supporters attended to raise money for a scholarship fund that supports staff funding and scholarships. Read more.

Thank you to everyone who attended the event, and a special thank you to our sponsors and patrons. Learn more about the event, see a list of sponsors, and access the photo gallery at www.agrhodes.org/livingwell.

Metro Atlanta dance class shows how movement can be medicine

Several residents from A.G. Rhodes attend free, weekly dance classes for seniors thanks to the TADA Foundation, a nonprofit that provides dance classes and performance opportunities for seniors, children with disabilities, and those training to be professional dancers.

Watch a recent 11Alive story about the dance class.

An Invaluable Asset
Employee Spotlight: Vanissa Johnson, Activities Director, A.G. Rhodes Atlanta

Vanissa Johnson called A.G. Rhodes more than three decades ago asking if there were any job openings. She says her 32-year career has been a blessing.

“What I have enjoyed the most is developing relationships with the residents, being able to spend quality time with them, and getting to know their families. It’s been a blessing for me to be able to develop these relationships.”

Read more.

Dream Fulfilled

A.G. Rhodes, in partnership wtih Second Wind Dreams and the Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA), made a dream come true for A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods elder and Atlanta Braves fan Anne Bowden. At the GHCA Winter Convention in January, Ms. Bowden was surprised with tickets to Opening Day at Truist Park, fun Braves swag, and special appearances by Braves Mascot Blooper, the Heavy Hitters Band, and the Tomahawk Cheerleaders. Watch the video highlighting her special moment!

Happenings in our Homes

We finished out 2023 with the best holiday support from our community, and 2024 is off to an equally amazing start with lots of great activities! Thank you to all of our volunteers and community groups who continue to support our mission!

Boys Kind Club makes holiday cards for residents

Hall Realty Group donates "blessings baskets" to elders

The Manning Family assembles Valentine's Day gift bags

HeART Club brings paintings for elders to choose from

Mocha Moms volunteers and residents assemble care kits for MLK Day...

...care kits are then donated to a local shelter

Cheering on the Super Bowl teams!

Residents and staff alike love dance class!

Celebrating Black History Month with Afrocentric attire

Team Accolades

"From the first night we arrived with our mom after hip surgery, we were treated professionally, the entire staff has been kind and efficient and accommodating...(and) had a gift basket for her when we arrived with amenities....We are pleased with this community so far and even with the construction to update and expand their community, they are still smiling, attentive and respectful.

Thank you to everyone there who takes great care of our mom. We appreciate you."

~ B.L. Brew

"It is truly an honor knowing you and all the staff at A.G. Rhodes....I cannot be more pleased with the attentiveness each and every one of you give to Randy and me....The nurses and CNAs are observant and diligent and so helpful!

The Care Plan Meeting was well conducted and informative....I truly appreciate hearing from the dietitian, activities director, and you regarding Randy's current status....I am so so so grateful to everyone at A.G. Rhodes....My heartfelt thanks to the entire staff and all each of you do."

~ Diane

Are you or someone you know interested in working at A.G. Rhodes and with these amazing Care Partners? Check out our latest job openings and apply online today!

Opening Spring 2024!

Commemorative Bricks

Celebrate our A Legacy of Care project that includes a new Skilled Nursing and Memory Care building and transformed existing building at A.G. Rhodes Cobb in Marietta with a Commemorative Brick! Bricks will be placed along the path in the therapy garden and can be for yourself, your family, to honor a loved one, or make a memoriam. Bricks will be installed on an ongoing basis.

Click here for more information and to order your brick.

Buy a Brick

In Memory Of...

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of our residents who have recently passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Edwin Dawson, A.G. Rhodes Atlanta resident. His daughter, Justine Dawson, says, "Our beloved father, Edwin Dawson, went home to his Heavenly Father on Dec. 1,2023. We will truly miss him. We’d like to thank A.G. Rhodes Atlanta for an excellent job in taking care of him for the time he was there."

Erma Jane (E.J.) Lockett, A.G. Rhodes Atlanta resident, passed away on Dec. 30, 2023.

Amanda Louise Watson, A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

If you have a loved one who was an A.G. Rhodes elder who recently passed away, email us at communications@agrhodes.org if you would like to include his or her name and link to the obituary in the next issue.

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