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Meet Subacute Resident Louis Pauzano Louis arrived at Gwynedd weakened by Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and kidney disease. As a short term subacute resident, Louis chose to recover his strength at our community because some of his family members had lived here and highly recommended us. With the goals to be self-sufficient and independent once […]

The Korean Thanksgiving Festival Celebrating Chuseok Home to many Korean residents, Gwynedd’s special Korean program offers an all-encompassing cultural experience in the rich Korean tradition. Residents enjoy special activities and celebrations, religious services, Korean TV & newspapers, gourmet ethnic cuisine and staff that speaks their language. On the recent Chuseok holiday, all our residents gathered […]

Meet Lisa Johns Our New Admissions Director We’re sure many of you have experienced Lisa’s energetic presence in our halls. Lisa is a proud mother of three, an avid sports enthusiast, and a wonderful new addition to our Admissions Team. Lisa has spent 26 years in the healthcare realm with extensive experience in acute care, […]

How Flowers Impact Our Residents’ Wellbeing A recent study by Rutgers University indicates that flowers have a positive effect on our emotional health. Flowers are instrumental in boosting mood, socialization, and overall satisfaction – making floral arranging an ideal activity for seniors. The benefits of flower arranging include: Sensory stimulation. The bright colors, scents, and […]

Noted & Quoted “When I got here, they gave me only 2 weeks to live, and look at me now! Therapy is going great and I love being in the gym.You know, the house where I was raised is only a mile away . . . I’ve come back to my roots, I’m home.” – […]

will you be my valentine? CandyGram Time at Gwynedd! Love was in the air as our residents prepared CandyGrams to present to their favorite staff members on Valentine’s Day. The close bonds developed between our staff and residents is what makes Gwynedd so unique. Here, everyone is family! DID YOU KNOW? For Valentine’s Day 1959, […]

Spotlight on our Activities Director Nicole Staropoli An integral part of our Activity Department for close to 12 years, Nicole was recently promoted to the helm of our Activities Program. A resident of nearby Lansdale, she began her career at Gwynedd in the Dietary Department, transferred to Unit Clerk for a year, and then found […]

A Rehab Success Story It speaks volumes about our caliber of care when one of very own past employees chooses to return to our center for a rehab stay. Myrtle Nelson, a recently discharged short-term rehab resident, worked at Gwynedd as a CNA and Unit Secretary for 14 years until her retirement. When Myrtle suffered […]

Spotlight On VitalStim Therapy Our expanded therapy services at Gwynedd now include VitalStim – a non-invasive and effective modality used to treat patients with difficulty swallowing or dysphagia. Jinnie James, our Speech-Language Pathologist, has recently become VitalStim certified. VitalStim is a form of neuromuscular stimulation, where electrodes are placed on the neck. Typically, it is […]

Meet Our New Director of Nursing We extend a warm welcome to Katherine Clowney, our new Director of Nursing A DON and Nursing Supervisor since 2010, Katherine has managed different levels of care throughout her career – including independent living, subacute rehab, and skilled nursing. Katherine’s compassionate and outgoing personality is displayed in her interactions […]