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Meet Subacute Resident 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 more, Louis […]

The Korean Thanksgiving Festival 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 to enjoy […]

Meet Lisa Johns 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, acute rehab, hospice and […]

How Flowers Impact 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 textures of flowers […]

“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.” – Howard Heiss Resident […]

will you be my valentine? 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, Western Union introduced CandyGram, […]

Spotlight on our Activities Director 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 her true […]

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 a hip fracture following […]

Spotlight On 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 used alongside […]

Meet Our New 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 with both residents […]