At Juniper Village at Brookline Rehabilitation and Skilled Care we believe in nurturing the spirit of life, through all seasons. The onset of Autumn is one of our favorite seasons to celebrate: life begins to move at a more relaxed pace, warm drinks and sweaters abound. The crunch of leaves is not far off. On […]
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Centre County “Sponsor a Window” Program Comes to Juniper
Thanks to a nearby neighbor of Juniper Village at Brookline, our residents will have even more opportunities for bird watching! Stephenie Brentner (pictured), who lives across the street from Juniper, is a member of the “Sponsor a Window Bird Feeder Project” Group on Facebook. Stephenie reached out to her neighbors, wondering if there was a […]
Same but Different
Over the past five months, Juniper Village at Brookline Rehabilitation and Skilled Care has implemented many changes for the safety and wellbeing of both residents and associates. From ‘securing in place’ in April, to transitioning to virtual visits only, to offering room service dining, to requiring all to wear masks — these ever-evolving times have […]
Fit For A Cause!
Juniper Village at Brookline’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation team is proud to participate in the Facility Fitness Challenge, benefiting the Advantage Stars Foundation! Juniper is well-represented with three teams: Juniper Steppers – Melinda Rupert, Ken Bickle, Ashley Paspelock Miles’s High Walkers – Peter Kretschmer, Micheal Kilborn, Maxine Marak Strolling Giraffes – Lana Peters, Vicki Mannarino, […]
Safe and Social
Juniper’s long-standing mission has been to nurture the spirit of life. During these times, we’ve been especially conscientious about providing an atmosphere where people are not only safe, but also happy. Managing these two priorities can be a challenge on the surface, but with a bit of creative thinking and flexibility, we continue to move […]
An oasis of color at Juniper Village at Brookline
The campus at Juniper Village at Brookline is an oasis of color! In late May, our environmental services team planted hundreds of beautiful annuals. As we are leaning into August, the campus is awash with vibrant pinks, deep reds, sunny yellows, and rich purples thanks to the team’s green thumbs and the help of Mother […]
I Say Tomato!
Each season of the year has its own signature flavors that are joys to the senses. When it comes to produce, there is no tomato like a summer tomato. Biting into a juicy tomato that has ripened on the vine and is still warm from the sun gives a burst of flavor that is unforgettable. […]
In the Pink!
Norma Hetrick has always been one to live boldly. A former competitive downhill skier and coach, Norma says, “I have always been gutsy to try new things!” Recently, she was inspired when she saw a Juniper associate sporting an eye-catching hairstyle in her favorite color – pink! After several weeks, Norma decided to take the […]
Juniper Village at Brookline Celebrates Spirit Week!
The second week of every July is a special one for Juniper Village at Brookline – it’s when we celebrate the anniversary of becoming part of the Juniper family! Because we love a party at Juniper, we extend the festivities all week long to recognize our team for the outstanding service, teamwork, creativity, passion, compassion, […]
65 Years of Sweetness
Congratulations to Juniper residents Chuck and Connie Farrell who recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary! To make the day extra special, Chef Shannon prepared a sweet treat to honor the couple: a made-from-scratch tart featuring fresh summer fruit. Chuck and Connie were also surprised with a Zoom visit with loved ones from as far away […]