— Friday, December 30th, 2011 by WBSC
Beginning in the new year, the group of singers who have been known as The Warm Beach Men's Chorus will be promoted as the Beachwood Boys! This came about by unanimous acclamation at their last practice. Come join this enthusiastic group of men singers. Regular practice is held on Wednesdays at 3:00pm in the Cedar Court dining room beginning January 18th.
— Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 by Sarah Arney-Stanwood/Camano News
Another inspirational story about "one of our own!"
http://www.scnews.com/news/2011-12-20/Senior_Scene/Evelyn_Buckley_celebrates_105th_birthday.html
— Friday, December 2nd, 2011 by Everett Herald-Julie Muhlstein
Just a glimpse into what one of our Warm Beach residents is "up" to!
— Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 by WBSC
Operation Christmas Child Report--192 Shoeboxes and $1,000 were sent to Samaritan's Purse for the Christmas of 2011. We thank everyone who was involved-those that filled shoeboxes and who gave money.
— Friday, November 11th, 2011 by Sarah Arney-Stanwood/Camano News
Many in the community would be greatly affected if public transportation changes their route. Click on the link to read more.
— Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 by WBSC
The Seattle Mayor's office has proclaimed October 9-15, 2011 as Senior Appreciation Week. In celebration of this important week, Foss Home and Village honors special seniors who are making a difference in their surrounding community. Please see the attached file to see why it is no surprise, Lenore Haight was honored at a recent awards ceremony!
— Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 by WBSC
The leaves have not even fallen off the trees, but Warm Beach Senior Community is preparing for Christmas! For the past eight years, our resident volunteers have participated in packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse, which is a Christian relief and evangelism organization led by Franklin Graham. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children…
— Friday, August 5th, 2011 by Stanwood/Camano News-Sarah Arney
We know our Thrift Shop does amazing things and now others can read more about it!
— Monday, July 18th, 2011 by WBSC
The Warm Beach Senior Community is in the midst of its late spring transition-that time of year when Mother Nature shows us what she is truly capable of. Our community has come alive with color and blessed us with wonderful floral scents. the gardens next to the Cottage are coming to life as residents carefully tend their garden plots.
Inside of the building, there are also changes abounding. As you walk through nursing, you will…
— Thursday, June 30th, 2011 by WBSC
It hardly seems possible that five months of 2011 have already passed by. Warm Beach Senior Community has been an active place with many challenges and opportunities presenting themselves so far this year.
In spite of the challenges by the economy, and state and federal budget cuts we have an active and enthusiastic group of residents, staff and volunteers. If you visit our Community you will see many programs and events taking place. Our nursing…
— Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 by WBSC
Happy Nursing Assistant Week! Thank you to all the wonderful, caring Nursing Assistants and Resident Assistants in the Health Care Center and Cedar Court! We are a 5 star facility because of your love, care and support of our residents.
— Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 by Permission to reprint by Stanwood/Camano NEWS
Friend of Warm Beach Senior Community and one-time staff member opens a restaurant that serves DELICIOUS food in a friendly, clean setting!
— Monday, June 6th, 2011 by WBSC
The new edition of Reflections, the publication by the Warm Beach Writer's Club is available. It includes writings by many Warm Beach Residents including life stories of our friends. The publication may be found at the Warm Beach Thrift Store.
— Thursday, April 14th, 2011 by WBSC
Warm Beach Senior Community Receives High Ranking in U.S. News Media Group's 2011 Best Nursing Homes-February 8, 2011-Warm Beach Senior Community has received a high ranking of five stars overall in U.S. News and World Report's 2011 Best Nursing Homes, available online at www.usnews.com/nursinghomes.
The rankings highlight facilities across the nation providing high-quality care and are a worthwhile tool for millions of elderly Americans and their families in search of a nursing home. U.S.…
— Thursday, April 14th, 2011 by WBSC
We are always amazed at the kindness and generosity of those who give donations to our community, and we were blessed to received a recent anonymous donation specifically for our low-income housing unit. Funds were donated to purchase a much-needed new washer and dryer set for Manor Apartments. The set has been purchased and is already being used. The set has been purchased and is already being used in Building E. More recently, we were again…
— Thursday, April 14th, 2011 by WBSC
April 30th is right around the corner, and plans are well underway for our All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction. Auction items are being collected from generous residents, local businesses, family members, staff and friends of Warm Beach Senior Community.
The proceeds from this year's fundraising event will go towards purchasing a projection system for Beachwood Lounge. This new visual aid system will allow all attendeets of programs in Beachwood Lounge to…
— Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 by Seattle Times-Larry Stone
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/mobile/?type=story&id=2014070364&
— Monday, January 31st, 2011 by Doris Platis
— Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 by Everett Herald
Warm Beach Senior Community resident is featured in this Everett Herald story. Click on the link to read more about this amazing man. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20101201/NEWS01/712019815
— Friday, November 12th, 2010 by WBSC
THANK YOU to all of you who attended the Warm Beach Fellowship Holiday Bazaar! The two day bazaar featuring collectibles, homemade goodies, farmer's market, hand-made gifts and books for sale brought in $10,300! 100% of the proceeds from this event will go towards buying new mattresses for the Skilled Nursing Center.
Again, we appreciate your support and hope to see you next year at the Bazaar!
— Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 by North County Outlook
North County Outlook published the following story in their most recent edition, which features information about the upcoming Warm Beach bazaar. Click here to read more: http://www.northcountyoutlook.com/communities/article.exm/2010-10-22_crafters_handmade_goods_will_buy_nursing_home_mattresses
— Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 by Luise Volta
My husband and I came to the Warm Beach Retirement Center ten years ago. He was 89 and I was 73. We didn't need to come...and that's exactly why we did! We wanted to be an active part of the community for as long as possible.
We both love volunteering. It's a priceless gift. I want to tell you about that.
We actually moved to a fancy, for-profit retirement center first but it was a…
— Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 by WBSC
Warm Beach Health Care Center Nurses and NAC's hosted nursing students from Everett Community College over a two week period exposing them to a progressive long-term care setting. Along with their Nusing Instructors from the college, students have the opportunity to observe person-directed care. They also work on developing their own skill set in a clinical environment. The experience benefits everyone. Residents love the interaction with students and students gain a new perspective on specializing…
— Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 by WBSC
With the threat of global warming and other ecological crises, people everywhere are finding ways to "go green." However, despite the recent upsurge of interest in the environment, some residents at Warm Beach Senior Community have devoted themselves to preserving the Earth for decades.
Arlo Tiede and his wife, Della, have been finding ways to recycle for as long as they have been married. Born in the depression years, they try to reuse as much…
— 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."
…— 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
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— 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. …
— 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!
— Monday, April 12th, 2010 by PR Web
Meet Warm Beach Senior Community resident, Luise Volta.
Octogenarian's Popular Advice Column Boasts 150,000 Site Visitors a Year and Offers 1,000+ Blog Posts
http://www.prweb.com/releases/luise-volta/great-grandma-blogger/prweb3838214.htm
— 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:
— 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
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…