— Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 by WBSC
Aging Services of Washington is an advocacy leader for long term care, assisted living, affordable housing and senior living and community services in Washington.
Leadership from Warm Beach Senior Community attended the conference in Chelan, WA at the end of June with other aging services providers throughout the state. The theme for the week posed an ehtical, philosophical, practical and thought-provoking question. It was intended to stimulate a rich dialogue as we all consider the…
— Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 by WBSC
Thrift store manager Lena Van Gilder was asked recently how she would choose a thrift store volunteer to recognize. "How could I, she exclaimed, everyone here is so dedicated, what would we do without each and every one of them? It takes every one of them and their special gifts to make the Thrift store work so well. We have over forty five volunteers, some who have been doing this for fourteen years or long."
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— Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 by Sarah Bartlett
A soft ride on a swing, such a seemingly small pleasure, is one of those simple things in life that has the uncanny ability to bring big smiles, whether on the freckled face of a girl with pigtails, or the weathered face of a senior citizen.
Unfortunately, as…
— Monday, May 24th, 2010 by WBSC
Warm Beach has again received Medicare's top quality rating of FIVE stars! This rating is based on three sources of data: Health Inspections, Staffing and Quality Measures. We are proud of our caring staff who continue to provide excellent care to those living at Warm Beach.
— Monday, May 24th, 2010 by Washington State Housing Finance Commission
For the full story, please click on the link below:
http://www.wshfc.org/Newsletter/index.htm#warmbeach
— Thursday, May 13th, 2010 by WBSC
THANKS TO EVERYONE for the tremendous support given to help make the 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction such a great success. The total raised that evening was $6028.50. The Vanderlift has been purchased and much appreciated by the staff in nursing.
— Thursday, May 6th, 2010 by WBSC
We here at Warm Beach Senior Community always feel that we have so much to be proud of. We have some wonderful residents and staff, and one of the beautiful blessings our community is proud of is the spirit of volunteerism that we seem to possess in abundance!
On April 26th, we celebrated this spirit with our Volunteer Appreciation. In 2009, we logged an outstanding total of 31,188 hours of community service amongst our residents. …
— Thursday, May 6th, 2010 by WBSC
We are making progress! The concrete repair is finished; the pool and jacuzzi have been resurfaced with new fiberglass! The work on the lighting has begun and tile is being stripped and resealed in the sauna and steam room. Prep work for painting the pool area and locker rooms is scheduled to begin soon.
— Monday, April 12th, 2010 by Stanwood-Camano News-Adam Stewart
Read more about Warm Beach residents Ford and Jessie Mullen and their life together for 70 years!
http://www.scnews.com/documents/Wedding2010/Page_004.pdf
— Monday, April 12th, 2010 by PR Web
Meet Warm Beach Senior Community resident, Luise Volta.
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— Friday, January 29th, 2010 by Christopher Pince
The following is a shortened version of an e-mail from Coast Guard Ensign Christopher Pince, 22, who is aboard the Tahoma, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter that has been dispatched to Haiti to assist earthquake victims. Christopher e-mailed this letter to his fiance on Saturday, January 16. A Warm Beach resident brought this message in to share with you.
Shortly after I e-mailed you this morning, I was told I was going to…
— Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 by WBSC
The Warm Beach Senior Community Thrift Shop offers many treasures to be used for your enjoyment or gifts for others. Various items are added to the shelves everyday. For your convenience, the store is open 1:00-5:00p.m., Monday-Friday and 10:00-5:00p.m. on Saturdays. While experiencing "thrift shopping," you'll be aiding the Senior Community as well.
— Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 by WBSC
Happy New Year to you! Is anyone else struggling with the fact that we are now several weeks into the year 2010!
Here are a few highlights Warm Beach Senior Community has experienced this past year:
- Welcomed 15 new residents to retirement living!
- Held our first Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction event raising over $5,500!
- Celebrated with resident, Jim Perin who received the prestigious Senior Star Award from Aging Services of Washington for his…
— Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 by Stanwood/Camano News
By Adam Stewart-Staff Reporter
For Stanwood resident Luise Volta, volunteering is a way to find her identity, build self-worth and avoid loneliness.
She gives her time to open new doors and create lasting relationships.
"We live in a two-way world instead of a self-absorbed world," she said.
Volta describes a self-absorbed world as defeating.
"Unless you're really fascinating," she chuckled.
Drawing on her sense of humor, complemented by her infectious laughter and a sincere smile,…
— Saturday, October 17th, 2009 by WBSC
On February 12, 2010 the Winter Olympics begin in Vancouver Canada. Folks from around the world will come to British Colmbia to enjoy the games. They will be trying to keep warm in Vancouver's cold climate. The British Columbia Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist will be offering 10,000 of these visitors a free winter scarf. Between now and the games their goal is to collect scarves made by the hands of Christian knitters and crotchetiers across North…
— Saturday, October 17th, 2009 by WBSC
Great news! The October 10th Community Country Breakfast Raffle and Fundraiser was a great success! We raised enough money to purchase a new steam table for the Nursing Home activity dining room. Thank you everyone who joined us in supporting this project.
— Saturday, October 10th, 2009 by WBSC
Joey Harris was awarded the Aging Services of Washington Scholarship on October 10th by Executive Director, Larry Foss. She was surprised as her name was called but could not contain her joy as she realized a whole quarter of Nursing School was paid for. Joey has been a NAC her for 4 years and is pursuing her RN license.
— Thursday, October 1st, 2009 by WBSC
In the mid-1930's, a young high school student started learning her way around the sewing machine. She had such an aptitude for it that her teacher let her skip study hall to sew things, including two dresses for the teacher herself!
Now, on the verge of turning ninety, Ida Lucille DuPree is passing on the spool and needle to the next volunteer. For twelve years, she has faithfully volunteered her help in the Warm Beach…
— Friday, May 22nd, 2009 by Stanwood/Camano News
Thank you to the Stanwood/Camano Island community for voting Warm Beach Senior Community the BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY and BEST THRIFT SHOP for 2009.
Come for a visit to see what all the excitement is about!
— Monday, March 30th, 2009 by U.S. News and World Report
Warm Beach Health Care Center is recognized as a 5 star community by U.S. News and World Report. See for yourself by going to their link and selecting nursing homes with 5 star ratings:
http://www.usnews.com/directories/nursing-homes/index_html
— Friday, March 27th, 2009 by Lorraine Durham
“He is very compassionate and all our Warm Beach residents love him!” shares Denise Roberts, of Warm Beach Nursing, speaking of Dr. Mark E. Spencer. For twenty-four years Dr. Spencer has taken a special interest in his patients at Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood, Washington. It was during grade school…
— Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 by WBSC
March 3, 2009
NEWS FLASH
Warm Beach Health Care Center is one of the first recipients of Medicare’s top quality rating of FIVE STARS. Fewer than 12% of all nursing homes nation-wide have received the government’s highest Five Star Rating. This newly created award is based on three sources of data: Health Inspections, Staffing and Quality Measures. The rating system is a result of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987, the nursing home reform law…
— Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 by Stanwood/Camano News
Beachwood Apartments allow you to remain independent and enjoy an active lifestyle.
— Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 by Stanwood/Camano News
Read about the incredible railroad model built and designed by resident volunteers.
— Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 by Stanwood/Camano News
There aren't many active games that anyone of any age can enjoy, but horseshoes is definitely one of them. That is why Warm Beach Senior Community recently constructed a horseshoe pit for residents to enjoy.
The game of horseshoes is relatively simple to understand. Each player throws two horseshoes per turn, from a distance of either 30 or 40 feet - women, children, and seniors can opt to throw from the 30-foot line into a…