Waddell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

08/15/2026

Happy Lemon Meringue Pie Day!

08/14/2026

Happy National Creamsicle Day!

08/13/2026

Each month, we will celebrate the monthly Port of Call program. We will offer games, activities, and food centered on the chosen location. This month, the Port of Call is Bora Bora, French Polynesia! Learn more:

Each month, the participating facilities will celebrate the monthly Port of Call program. This program features a different country, city, or destination each month and will have games, activities, and food centered on the chosen location. This month, the Port of Call is Bora Bora, French Polynesia!...

08/12/2026

Occupational therapists help people of all ages perform daily tasks. There are many settings an occupational therapist can work, from nursing homes to schools. Check out this blog:

Occupational therapists help people of all ages perform daily tasks, such as eating and getting dressed in the morning. Occupational therapists play a pivotal role in help people who need guidance is learning how to achieve independence once again.Occupational therapists work in several settings, he...

08/12/2026

Stop by Waddell, THIS FRIDAY, for a delicious lunch from a local Veteran-owned hot dog cart! While you're here, you can meet with our Admissions team to learn about the services we offer for Veterans. Visit with our Business Office Manager (BOM) for answers to your Medicare questions. Connect with our HR to learn about current job opportunities. Take a tour of our facility and meet our wonderful staff! We look forward to welcoming you!

08/11/2026

Did you know that more than 100 million Americans have been diagnosed with a respiratory disorder? Respiratory therapists are essential in providing the necessary treatment and care for those with respiratory illnesses. In order for respiratory therapists to provide great care for their patients, the proper equipment must be used. Here is more information on respiratory therapy and the equipment respiratory therapists work with:

Did you know that more than 100 million Americans have been diagnosed with a respiratory disorder? That equates to about 1 in 3 Americans suffering from a respiratory condition.1Respiratory therapists are essential in providing the necessary treatment and care for those with respiratory illnesses. I...

08/11/2026

Things got a little STICKY around Waddell today, and for once, nobody was in trouble! We celebrated National S’mores Day the only way we know how-with gooey marshmallows, plenty of chocolate, crunchy graham crackers, and absolutely ZERO concern for how dignified we looked eating them!

There may have been marshmallow on fingers, chocolate on faces, and a few folks wondering if “just one more” really counts. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. Around here, we like our marshmallows toasted, our chocolate melted, and our residents asking for S’MORE! Just another sweet, sticky day with our Waddell crew! ❤️

08/10/2026

Happy National S'mores Day!

08/09/2026

Happy National Melon Day! Did you know that there are forty different kinds of melons? ach type of melon has its own unique flavor, which makes them a versatile option to use in many different recipes. Check out the health benefits of melons:

Did you know that there are forty different kinds of melons?1 The kinds of melons range from more common melons such as watermelon and cantaloupe, to lesser known melons such as hami and galia.2 Each type of melon has its own unique flavor, which makes them

08/07/2026

Today is National Purple Heart Day. Purple Hearts are awarded to the US service members who were wounded or killed during combat. We honor the men and women who earned the Purple Heart for their service and sacrifice.