Highlights Wellington Place: October & November 2020

Phyllis Riehle Phyllis Riehle was the first-born child to John and Emma Novak on September 12, 1936. They lived on a farm between Spillville and Fort Atkinson. John, Norma Jean (Tammy), David and Joann later joined the family. She attended school at Saint Wenceslaus and graduated from Calmar High School....

As you have most likely heard Wellington Place Nursing and Rehabilitation’s campus completed the demolition of the two older wings that were licensed as Residential Care. Because this model of care was no longer wanted in this setting, we have chosen to replace these outdated wings with a new 12...

VISITATION UPDATE In order to facilitate outside or inside visits facilities must use the COVID 19 county positivity rate found on the COVID 19 Nursing Home Data website as additional information to determine how to facilitate indoor visits. If the county is below 5% which is considered low, visitation should...

Greetings from the Activity Department! As I write this newsletter the weather has been perfect for getting the residents outside in the courtyard. We all know Iowa weather and soon this perfect weather will change and be too cold for outside concerts, programs, and rides in the courtyard. Don't worry,...

During these difficult times when families are not allowed in person visits, it is essential that we do whatever we can to connect families with their loved ones. We were recently granted money through the State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to purchase devices and equipment to...

Greetings, September went fast; the weather is variable. We have been getting outside as much as we can. We love all the communication: virtual visits, calls, emails. Keep them coming! The tenants enjoy keeping in touch. My email address is tnumedahl@wellingtonplacedecorah.com or Katy’s kwood@wellingtonplacedecorah.com and the phone number is 563-382-2292....

Residents: Lillian- October 5 Doug – October 7 Joyce – October 7 Francis – October 11 Darleen- October 25 Alvin- October 30 Gloria – October 31 Linda- October 31 Penny- October 31 Mary Lou – October 31 Staff: Michelle - October 2 Lynn- October 4 Natasha- October 5 Krystal- October...

World Smile Day October 2 National Food Service Week October 4- 10 National Bosses Day October 16 National Pastoral Appreciation Week October 18-24 Halloween October 31 Veterans day November 11 Thanksgiving November 26