Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

06/24/2026

This week's Resident Spotlight goes to Carolyn Taylor! Caroyln is originally from North Carolina. Her favorite things to do are gardening, fishing, playing games, and spending time with friends and family. Her first car was a 1986 Chevy Caprice, and her favorite food is fish!

“My favorite memory aside from my children being born is my mother cooking for my siblings and me. I’ll cherish times like that, forever.”

Thank you for telling us a little about your life. We love you, Carolyn!

06/24/2026

Did you know that the average person breathes in between 2,100 and 2,400 gallons of air every day? The respiratory system plays an essential role in delivering oxygen throughout the body. However, if the respiratory system is not functioning properly due to illness or chronic conditions, it may be a sign that respiratory therapy is needed.

Here is more information on respiratory therapy and who can benefit from it:

Did you know that the average person breathes in between 2,100 and 2,400 gallons of air every day?1 The respiratory system plays an essential role in delivering oxygen throughout the body. However, if the respiratory system is not functioning properly due to illness or chronic conditions, it may be ...

06/24/2026

This week's Resident Employee of the Week goes to Madison Phipps, Life Enrichment Assistant!

“She’s pretty, nice, and gets me candy. She works hard and will help me with anything. She also gets me sodas sometimes. She’s very sweet, and I like her a lot.” – Betty

Thank you for all you do, Madi!

06/23/2026

Today is National Hydration Day. Staying hydrated is essential to your overall health and wellbeing. Check out our blog to learn more about the signs of dehydration and ways to prevent it:

Did you know 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? Many Americans live each day without realizing the effects of dehydration and how much...

06/23/2026

We’re proud to recognize Laura Tovar, CNA as our May IMPACT Award winner!

Laura’s compassion, dedication, and commitment to excellence make a meaningful difference every day—for both residents and teammates alike. Her positive attitude and unwavering care truly embody what this award represents.

Thank you, Laura, for the incredible impact you make—we are grateful to have you on our team, and thank you for making an IMPACT!!

06/22/2026

Speech Therapy is a treatment designed to help people with communication, language, and swallowing skills. Learn more about speech therapy in this blog:

Speech Therapy is a treatment designed to help people with communication, language, and swallowing skills. The treatments are conducted by Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) with a goal of helping people improve their talking skills, social comprehension, fluency, and other language skills. The SLP...

06/22/2026

As CNA Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and hard work of our CNAs! You are the heart of our team, and everything you do makes a difference every single day ❤️

To show our appreciation, we ended the week with some fun prizes and a delicious Olive Garden treat for our amazing staff! Thank you for your commitment to providing outstanding care and for the kindness you show to our residents. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2026

Happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day!

06/19/2026

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is the day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a reminder of our nation's history and remembers those who fought for emancipation and justice. Today, we celebrate the diversity of our nation and the freedoms that belong to each and every person. Happy Juneteenth!