May 2023

Celebrating our Communities

Each year in May we celebrate Nursing Home Week, a national observance that honors the essential role nursing homes play in providing safe and effective care to millions of individuals. And it's one of the most fun weeks of the year as we celebrate all that makes our A.G. Rhodes communities so special! From our elders who inspire us with their life experiences; to our exceptional Care Partners who go above and beyond every single day; to our families who provide such loving care and support - we dedicate this week to you.

Here are some of our favorite pictures from the week:

Congratulations!

As part of our Nursing Home Week celebrations, we honored Care Partners at each home for their exemplary work, outstanding accomplishments, and stewardship of our mission.

We are proud to recognize the following Care Partners for 2023!

A.G. Rhodes Atlanta

Rhodes Perdue CNA of the Year - Patricia Poole, C.N.A.
Rhodes Perdue CNA Runner Up - Tracy Price, C.N.A.
Nurse of the Year - Chaundra Lumpkin, L.P.N.
Nurse Runner Up - Rebecca Awonaike, L.P.N.
Harve Bauguess Customer Service Award - Jackie Carson

A.G. Rhodes Cobb

Rhodes Perdue CNA of the Year - Alice Agyeman, C.N.A.
Rhodes Perdue CNA Runner Up - Annarose Carbajal, C.N.A.
Nurse of the Year - Edrice Estime, L.P.N.
Nurse Runner Up - Jessica Gillette McVey, L.P.N.
Harve Bauguess Customer Service Award - Jonelle Thomas
Customer Service Runner Up Award - Joanna Moore

A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

Rhodes Perdue CNA of the Year - Georgiana Walker, C.N.A.
Rhodes Perdue CNA Runner Up - Karen Scott, C.N.A.
Nurse of the Year - Kathleen Barber, L.P.N.
Nurse Runner Up - Alem Gebru, L.P.N.
Harve Bauguess Customer Service Award - Carolyn Roper

Meet Sprout: The Horticultural Therapy Robot

A group of Georgia Tech students called “The Green Team” partnered with A.G. Rhodes to demo Sprout, the horticultural therapy robot they created for their healthcare robotics class project. The team designed Sprout to help older adults with mobility issues care for their plants.

Click here to read more, and watch the robot in action in the video below.

Fulfilling a Childhood Dream

Employee Spotlight: Dena Baker
Assistant Director of Nursing, A.G. Rhodes Atlanta

For as long as she can remember, Dena Baker wanted to become a nurse. Of the nurses she encountered as a child, she recalls being drawn to their all-white uniforms and she held the profession in high regard.

“As a little girl, I saw it as a prestigious position,” she said. “They were professional and trusting, and I grew to know that I had those traits.”

Read more.

Apply Today! Generation Connect Service Camp for Teens

Do you know a teen who will be a rising 9th-12th grader? Encourage them to apply for our Generation Connect Service Camp, a week-long camp, July 17-21 at A.G. Rhodes Atlanta in Grant Park.

Offered in partnership with Pebbletossers—a youth development nonprofit—this fun and unique service opportunity promotes intergenerational relationships between high school students and A.G. Rhodes elders. Participants will also earn up to 30 service hours for graduation and/or club requirements!

This experience is limited to 10 participants. Click here for more details and apply now!

Want to see what camp is like? Check out our video from 2019!

Mr. June celebrates his 90th birthday at A.G. Rhodes Atlanta

Welcome to the Team!

We’re thrilled to welcome new Care Partners to the A.G. Rhodes family. See our staff updates.

Are you or someone you know interested in working at A.G. Rhodes? This is what one of our family members has to say about our Care Partner team:

“Our thanks extend to you and the wonderful staff that makes a person’s first step into this nursing community feel welcomed, safe, trusting, and heard."

~ The Family of Mr. June

Check out our latest job openings and apply online today!

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.

JoDeal "Jo" Allen, A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods
Helen Mae Thomas Jones, 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.

For information on how you can help support our residents and staff, visit www.agrhodes.org/ways-to-help.

Follow the latest COVID-19 updates at www.agrhodes.org/coronavirus.

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