Read the latest information from A.G. Rhodes!
Read the latest information from A.G. Rhodes!
October 2025
A.G. Rhodes Ranked #1 in Georgia!
Congratulations to A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods and A.G. Rhodes Atlanta for again being ranked among Georgia’s best nursing homes on Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 list.

For the fifth consecutive year, A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods is recognized as the number one nursing home in Georgia on the list of nursing homes with at least 150 beds. And for the third consecutive year, A.G. Rhodes Atlanta was among best nursing homes in the 100-149 beds category, ranking number one on the 2025 and 2026 lists.

Learn more about America’s Best Nursing Homes and its criteria.
Profiles of Positive Aging
Three A.G. Rhodes residents were recently celebrated at Profiles of Positive Aging, an annual event that honors older adults whose rich life experiences and contributions to their communities. Hosted by LeadingAge Georgia, a network of nonprofit aging services providers including A.G. Rhodes, this event recognizes Georgians making a difference at every age. Thank you, ladies, for representing A.G. Rhodes so well with your grace, wisdom and elegance!
Gloria Jean Mims,
A.G. Rhodes Atlanta
Marilyn Epelbaum,
A.G. Rhodes Cobb
Essie Bailey-Demic,
A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods
Finding Purpose and Acceptance
Employee Spotlight: Denise Hamilton, Environmental Services, A.G. Rhodes Cobb
Denise Hamilton has been a dedicated and compassionate member of the A.G. Rhodes Cobb team for 26 years. She currently works in Environmental Services on the third-floor Memory Care unit, bringing a warm smile to every interaction. While she’s known for her cheerfulness, her journey is one of courage and acceptance.
As October marks ADHD Awareness Month, Denise shares her personal story of living with ADHD, highlighting the value of understanding and acceptance in the workplace. 
“I used to be ashamed,” Denise said. “But now I want people to know that if they have a disability, it’s okay; don’t be ashamed. We may have our own special way of doing things, but we still get the job done.”
Fall Festivities Fun!
Fall is in the air and in our homes with lots of fun activities and getting out to enjoy the beautiful fall weather. As we head into the season of gratitude, we are grateful for our community of families, volunteers, care partners, board members, donors, and everyone who supports our mission of care. Thank you!
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Our homes held various activities to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, including a lively fiesta and a vibrant performance by a traditional Mexican dance group that performed at A.G. Rhodes Cobb. Take a look!
Walking for Awareness
A.G. Rhodes Care Partners and residents recently joined community walks in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Alzheimer’s Awareness. Everyone came together to honor loved ones, raise awareness, and show their commitment to causes that touch so many lives.
Click the link to the right to watch our Breast Cancer Awareness Month tribute video.
Support Our Community Donation Drive!
Through a partnership with Community Development Volunteers for Technical Assistance (CDTVA), we are collecting new and gently used items to send to families in Cameroon, West Africa. 
Your donations will bring warmth, comfort, and hope to those in need. Together, we can share love beyond borders.
You can bring a donation into any of our A.G. Rhodes homes from Nov. 3-16. Click HERE for more information and a list of most-needed items.
Today is the last day to vote for A.G. Rhodes!
A.G. Rhodes is once again in the running to be included in the Georgia Business Journal's "Best of Georgia 2025" list in the Transitional Care and Rehab Facilities subcategory.
Click here to vote for A.G. Rhodes in the "Health & Medical" category. Scroll down to the Transitional Care and Rehab Facilities subcategory to select A.G. Rhodes. Voting ends at midnight today!

Nominate A.G. Rhodes by Nov. 7th
Nominate A.G. Rhodes to be in the running again for "Best Nursing Home" in Cobb County. It's easy and only takes seconds. Click here and select A.G. Rhodes under the Nursing Home category found in the Health & Wellness section. You can vote once a day per email now through Nov. 7.  
Team Updates & Accolades
We're delighted to welcome new team members to A.G. Rhodes! See our latest staff updates. And here's what a community member has to say about A.G. Rhodes:

"I've been coming here for a month to visit a friend and so far everyone has been so kind and helpful and the place is always clean when I come. You all work so hard taking care of our loved ones and I appreciate it. Please continue keeping it up. Thanks so much.

~ Angela S.
Are you or someone you know interested in being part of our caring and compassionate team at A.G. Rhodes? Check out our latest job openings and apply online today! 
In Memory Of...
Ms. Mary Harlan, A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods
Mr. Davis Southerland Jr., 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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