Harmon House Health & Rehab Center

08/01/2026

Today is World Lung Cancer Day. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world, with 2.1 million new cases occurring each year. Approximately 541,000 Americans living today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives.

Here’s how lung cancer affects the body, the signs of lung cancer, and what puts you at risk for it:

Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world, with 2.1 million new cases occurring each year. Approximately 541,000 Americans living today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives.1Here’s how lung cancer affects the body, the signs of lung cancer, and what puts you a...

07/31/2026

Happy National Avocado Day! Avocado makes a great addition to any meal or recipe because of its fresh and distinct taste. Avocados also contain a variety of health benefits that can help you meet your nutritional needs and goals.

Here are 4 reasons why avocados are good for you, as well as how you can add more avocados into your diet:

Avocado is an extremely popular fruit that is typically used as an ingredient in smoothies, sandwiches, tacos, and guacamole.Avocado makes a great addition to any meal or recipe because of its fresh and distinct taste. Avocados also contain a variety of health benefits that can help you meet your nu...

07/30/2026

Happy National Cheesecake Day!

07/29/2026

Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients perform daily tasks and activities. Check out more on occupational therapy and the types of people it helps in this blog:

Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients perform daily tasks and activities. Occupational therapy helps people learn tasks such as eating, getting dressed in the morning, and putting on shoes, with a focus on designing tools to help individuals achieve their goals o...

07/29/2026

We are proud to celebrate our Director of Nursing, Chris, for winning the OPTUM Jeopardy Contest at the Saber PA/DE Conference!

Chris answered almost every question correctly, earning an incredible 7,200+ points and securing the win — along with an amazing S’mores Basket Giveaway!

This achievement is a wonderful reflection of Chris’s knowledge, dedication, and passion for excellence in healthcare. We are incredibly proud to have such a talented leader representing Harmon House.

Please join us in congratulating Chris on this sweet victory!

07/29/2026

We are proud to share that our Administrator and Director of Nursing recently attended the Saber PA/DE Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The conference provided valuable opportunities to network with colleagues, learn industry best practices, receive updates from divisional leaders, support the Saber Strong Foundation, and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of teams across the region.

One of the highlights of the event was the awards ceremony, where Harmon House was honored with the Trendsetter Award. Bringing this recognition back to our team in Mt. Pleasant was a proud moment and a celebration of the dedication, compassion, and excellence our staff demonstrate every day.

At Harmon House, our commitment to providing exceptional care and achieving the best possible outcomes for our residents never stops. We believe growth is a continuous journey, and we are grateful to be part of an organization that invests in education, innovation, and the resources needed to succeed in the skilled nursing and long-term care industry.

Congratulations to our entire Harmon House team - this award belongs to each of you! Here's to continuing to learn, grow, and set the standard for excellence.

07/28/2026

Each year, July 28th is World Nature Conservation Day, a holiday that recognizes the importance of a clean environment in society.

There are small habits you can incorporate into your lifestyle to live more environmentally friendly. Here are some ways you can conserve energy and resources today:

Each year, July 28th observes World Nature Conservation Day, a holiday that recognizes the importance that a clean environment plays in society. Nature conservation efforts are made to help keep the Earth’s resources clean and available for future generations.There are small habits you can incorpo...

07/28/2026

Data doesn’t lie — and the results speak for themselves! We are proud to announce that Harmon House currently ranks number 1 in the LOWEST “Return-To-Hospital” rates among all Independence Health System hospitals in Westmoreland County.

According to Independence Health System, Harmon House achieved:
• 2.04% 7-day readmission rate.
• 12.76% 30-day readmission rate.
• Based on 196 discharges.

These outstanding outcomes outperformed all regional peers. We are incredibly proud to partner with Independence Health System and honored to be recognized as a top provider for post-acute care in our region.

A huge shout-out goes to our exceptional nursing and clinical team for their dedication to the residents, expanding their clinical knowledge, reducing avoidable hospital readmissions, and preparing residents for a safe and successful discharge home after their skilled stay.

This amazing accomplishment speaks volumes about the knowledge, compassion, and clinical capabilities of our licensed nurses and care team. Thank you for everything you do every single day!

07/28/2026

July crew we hope your birthday month is filled with happiness, good health, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Please join us in wishing our July birthday staff a very Happy Birthday!

07/27/2026

Christmas in July at Harmon House!

Who says Christmas has to wait until December? Our residents enjoyed a fun-filled Christmas in July celebration with a special visit from Santa Claus and his unlikely summer sidekick—a friendly shark!

There were plenty of smiles, laughter, and holiday cheer mixed with sunny summer vibes. Residents loved celebrating this festive tradition and making wonderful memories with friends. From Christmas spirit to beachy fun, it was the perfect way to bring a little extra joy to July!