Avamere at Rio Rancho

A little pampering goes a long way! Avamere at Seaside's favorite nail salon day was made even better with Carly helping our residents feel extra special. Thank you, Carly, for always bringing such kindness and care to our residents! 💕

Our residents with Avamere at St. Helens enjoyed an outing at Okeefe Farms Sunflower Festival! 🌻Special shoutout to the staff at Krisey's Kitchen for the delicious food.

More of our seniors are enjoying trips to the coast this summer! Gilman Grove residents and team members soaked up sunshine and memories in Seaside, Oregon.🌊

Summer is for beach trips! Our Avamere at Newberg assisted living residents took a trop to Lincoln City. 🌊 I think their faces say it all! Residents enjoyed feeling the ocean breeze and making the most of summer adventures.

Our Avamere at Sandy residents are taking their annual beach trip tomorrow! Check out how our team decorated the bus. 🌊 Our seniors enjoy a retirement full of adventure.

Avamere at Sherwood residents took a trip to the coast! 🌊They enjoyed treats and shopping at in Lincoln City. Some residents tried their luck at the casino too!

Avamere at Seaside's Walk & Roll Club has been enjoying the beautiful outdoors! They've been collecting flowers to press. This gorgeous hydrangea was their latest find!

During this walk, their crow friend, Peter, and squirrel, Chucky, appeared for a visit. They know they will get a peanut out of it. 💙

Every major transition has a story behind it.

In a new interview with McKnight's Long-Term Care News, Avamere CEO Mary Kofstad shares additional perspective on our decision to transition out of skilled nursing operations, how we are approaching that change, and where Avamere is headed next.

As we look ahead, our focus remains on serving seniors and families through senior housing and home-based services, while honoring the people and teams who helped build Avamere over the past 30 years.

Read the full interview below.

Avamere CEO explains strategic pivot away from skilled nursing Two weeks after Avamere’s primary landlord surprised the long-term care community by announcing an upcoming transfer of the provider’s assets, company leaders are explaining their decision to withdraw from the skilled nursing business.

We have a winner! 🎉Josh Pennington took home the prize basket from Family Resource Home Care at Avamere's Portland Pride booth. Special thanks to Family Resource Home Care for your pickleball-themed basket, which included pickleball equipment, a neck fan, cup filled with treats, and of course, a pickle-flavored snack.

We hope you enjoy your prize, Josh!

Today is Juneteenth, marking the date of June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to finally inform enslaved Black Americans of their freedom.

Discover the history of this momentous moment from the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation to Juneteenth being established as a federal holiday.

Juneteenth marks the date of June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to finally inform enslaved Black Americans of their freedom. Many cities across the United States recognize this momentous date with celebrations.

Click below to find an event near you, Black-owned businesses you can support, and resources to learn more.

Juneteenth 2026 Celebrations & Resources Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day) commemorates of June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to finally inform...

Happy International Women’s Day! Honored during Women’s History Month, we recognize the vital contributions women have made to our history, culture, workplaces, and communities. This year’s theme by the National Women's History Alliance is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. 🌿

To celebrate, learn about some of the women who are leading change in the senior living and healthcare industries. ⭐ Keep following along to discover some of the inspirational stories across our organization, including women who inspire us and some of our own female employees and residents who are building a sustainable future.

Read more:
https://www.areteliving.com/post/leading-the-change-women-shaping-a-sustainable-future

Your monthly Scoop is here! As spring approaches, we're sharing wellness tips, including what wellness looks like in aging and how some of our seniors are embracing an active retirement as athletes. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re also highlighting influential women who have created positive change in senior living. Access all this and more in The Scoop!

Read The Scoop: https://www.areteliving.com/post/senior-living-scoop-march-2026

Throughout Black History Month, we have shared key moments and individuals who have advanced equality and continue to shape progress today. As Black History Month comes to a close, we invite you to continue learning about Black history and its impact on our world.

Read more on the blog: https://www.areteliving.com/post/black-history-month-2026-a-century-of-black-history-commemorations

It's time for the next step in your nursing career. Enhance lives of seniors with Avamere! Whether you’re just beginning your journey or ready to advance your career, there’s a place for you here.

Openings:
✨Director of health services (RN or LPN)
✨RN (part-time)
✨LPN
✨Med tech
✨Caregiver

Join our team! Apply today:

https://areteliving.rec.pro.ukg.net/ARE1500ARTL/JobBoard/eb1a698f-7195-416d-bbef-03f217768036/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&f4=_YZ6yUmdRlSA2G4nEkBuXA

As we continue our celebrations during Black History Month, get to know some influential individuals whose influence profoundly impacts our world. 2026 marks 100 years of Black history commemorations, honoring the visionaries who advance equality and preserve the history of Black Americans, and the moments that continue to shape progress today.

Carter G. Woodson founded the week-long observance honoring Black history in February, later expanded to a full month. Through carefully chosen themes and resources, he elevated the study of Black history and highlighted the profound contributions of Black Americans to the nation’s cultural and historical landscape.

Fannie Lou Hamer was a leading advocate for voting rights and women’s rights and a powerful voice of the Civil Rights Movement. After years of advocacy, she became a member of Mississippi’s first integrated delegation, marking a historic breakthrough in political representation. 48 years after her death, Hamer was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Jesse Jackson is a civil rights activist, politician, and ordained minister who was integral in bridging the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s with late-20th century electoral politics and activism. He formed two non-profit organizations, Operation PUSH and the National Rainbow Coalition (which later merged into the Rainbow PUSH Coalition), with missions of advocacy for socioeconomic and political equality.

Keep following us to learn more throughout the month!

Your monthly Scoop is here! In honor of American Heart Month, this month's edition features four ways to boost your mood. Plus get to know key people and events to recognize Black History Month, crucial impacts that still influence our world today. We also feature life enrichment directors in honor of Activity Professionals Week and more!

Get it all in February's edition of The Scoop, produced by Areté Living management and development.

https://www.areteliving.com/post/senior-living-scoop-february-2026

February is Black History Month, and 2026 marks 100 years of national Black history commemorations. This centennial celebrates the visionaries who advance equality and preserve the history of Black Americans, and the moments that continue to shape progress today. As we celebrate, learn some key historical moments that advance our world.

1964: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws discrimination and reshapes civil rights protections nationwide.

1968: The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing.

1981: Dr. Alexa Canady becomes the first Black woman neurosurgeon in the U.S., advancing excellence and representation in medicine.

2013: The founding of Black Lives Matter reframes global conversations around justice, dignity, and the value of Black lives.

2016: Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture opens in Washington DC, cementing Black history as central to the American story.

Keep following us to learn more throughout the month!

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Each January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy of service and advocacy. A central leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, Dr. King dedicated his life to advancing justice, equality, and unity.

Here are a few important moments from Dr. King’s life:

✅1944: Dr. King enrolled at Morehouse College at 15 years old. He earned his PhD in systematic theology in 1955 at Boston University.
✅1963: He organized the historic March on Washington, a peaceful demonstration of the injustices faced by Black Americans nationwide.
✅1964: Dr. King earned the Nobel Peace Prize for his powerful activism against racism and the movement for equality.

Today as we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, we are reminded of the importance of serving others and treating all people with dignity and respect.

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