Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week

FAIRBORN [May 3, 2019] – Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) in Fairborn is excited to participate in National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which will be held May 12 – 18.

The NSNCW 2019 theme, “Live Soulfully,” will celebrate skilled nursing centers and their residents and staff by showcasing how they achieve happy minds and healthy souls. The theme fits well with United Church Homes’ mission and vision to provide care to the whole person including mind, body and spirit, which includes providing full-time chaplains at all UCH senior living communities.

Throughout the week, Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) will host cookouts for all staff. Monday, May 13 is Wear Your Favorite Hat Day. Tuesday will be Wear Your Favorite Color Day and residents will make no-bake cookies. Wednesday, May 15 is Spirit Day, when staff are invited to wear red, white and blue. Staff are invited to wear their favorite sports apparel Thursday, May 16 and Friday is Dress in Your Favorite Decade with entertainment by Rhinestones & Roses at 2:30 p.m. and walking tacos for residents and staff.

Established an as annual, week-long observance by the American Health Care Association in 1967, NSNCW, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, provides an opportunity to recognize the role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for America’s older adults and people with disabilities.

For more information about Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge), visit unitedchurchhomes.org/trinity-at-fairborn/.

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Media Contact: Alissa Paolella, Communications Coordinator, 740.382.4885 or apaolella@uchinc.org

About Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge):  Trinity Community at Fairborn (formerly Patriot Ridge) offers assisted living, skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation and memory care on a beautiful campus located in Fairborn, Ohio. We focus on individualized care in a casual and comfortable atmosphere.

*Events are not open to the public. Media is invited to come take photos. Please contact Alissa Paolella to arrange a visit.