Rockwood Retirement Communities

What do you do on the first official day of summer? You play Wiffleball! Sharks beat the Flamingos by 2 points and they took the traveling trophy! Great fun for everyone!

It's the annual Walk 'n' Roll in tribute to Senior Health and Wellness Day! What a fun time for all! Get out and move today wherever you are!

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Congratulations to the Green Team for a successful Earth Day Celebration! It's great to see recognition for the efforts of this group and the daily attention that Rockwood Retirement Communities gives to being kind to our environment. Make every day Earth Day!

Retirees gather to recognize Earth Day, discuss sustainable practices at event featuring Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown Edy Thogersen doesn’t shop fast fashion much; she’s retired and said she’s not one to get caught up in the trends of the week.

Happy Earth Day from Rockwood! The members of the Green Team hosted today's event with educational tables and Mayor Lisa Brown was our keynote speaker. What a great event!

Carla Peperzak was the inspiration for this lovely stained glass panel! What a beautiful tribute and congratulations to Mackenzie!

Behind the scenes where the Cookie Magic happens! Bob and Michelle are our Cookie Fairies! Thanks for all that you do to keep us happy!

To the entire Rockwood Community – thank you for making Rockwood Retirement Communities #1!

It is with immense gratitude that we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all who have supported Rockwood Retirement throughout the years. Serving generations of residents and their families has been our greatest honor, and we are humbled by the trust and confidence placed in us by the Spokane community.

We recognize that our success is not solely attributed to accolades or awards. Rather, it is the people – our cherished residents and dedicated team members – who truly make our communities thrive. Being Spokane’s only accredited Life Plan communities is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care and quality services. And Rockwood at Whitworth is Spokane’s only university-affiliated community!

For 20 seasons, Mark has returned to Rockwood South Hill as a Seasonal Gardener. Please help us to welcome him back! Mark is right in the middle by his name!

We celebrated our 100th resident moving into the Northland at Rockwood at Whitworth!

Today, Rockwood Retirement Communities celebrated Cindy Chandler for her 30 years of service. She has worn many hats (and doesn't she look good in them?) during her time and she has always done so with care, compassion, a smile, and professionalism. It's no wonder we packed the Event Center with residents, team members and friends to send her off to her next adventure! Congratulations on your retirement and for this amazing accomplishment! We wish you well and sincerely give you thanks.

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Mt Spokane is a great place to head for some snowshoeing and fresh air during winter. Thank you to the Spokane Parks and Recreation for taking us out for an adventure!

Having no snow doesn't stop us from playing "no snow or snowshoe softball!" So much fun playing with our residents and team members.

Rockwood is proud to partner with World Relief and we are even more proud of Nazir!

Just finished reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with these props to Mom (video call). She seemed to like her eldest’s “skit.” I had fun too. Merry Christmas to all, and to all good night! by the way: cotton balls was the new-fallen snow. 🤣

It's the best day of the year! Our Annual Resident Team Member Christmas Party at Rockwood South Hill!

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Rockwood Retirement Communities is proud to partner with Walker Construction and we wish to congratulate you on 40 years of exceptional work in our Spokane community.

Values that Endure 2023 Walker Construction 40th Anniversary Holiday Client Appreciation

Rockwood's Infection Preventionist, Carol Williams, spoke last week with LeadingAge WA policymakers to help them understand the challenges communities are facing for vaccines this year.

‘A lot of barriers’ hitting LTC communities in search of COVID vaccines Despite a major push from the Biden administration to get the COVID vaccine used far and wide, at least one long-term care infection prevention expert said her community barely got enough to cover skilled nursing residents.

More photos from our Halloween Boo Bash! Great costumes and fun for all!

We're wishing you a Happy Halloween from Rockwood South Hill! That darn wolf is chasing the pigs!

Lots of fun at Rockwood South Hill!

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Carla Olman Peperzak Middle School! Congratulations, Carla!

Carla Olman Peperzak Middle School opens for first day of 2023-2024 school year The long-awaited Peperzak Middle School celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by hundreds of community members, and, of course...

Congratulations to Marianne McCormack and Judi Young for their Excellence in Leadership for the Rockwood Residents' Foundation!

CELEBRATE & RECOGNIZE WITH US OUR 2023 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE!

LeadingAge Washington’s 2023 Awards and Recognition Program is all about people who make a difference every day in the lives of those they serve. It‘s all about people who put first, deliver , and others to do the same.

The LeadingAge Awards of Excellence is our way of saying to those who do more than what is merely expected of them, who do the right things for the right reasons.

Introducing our 2023 Excellence in Leadership: Rockwood Residents’ Foundation!

Led by Director of Development Marianne McCormack and Foundation Chair, resident Judi Young, the Rockwood Residents’ Foundation focuses its efforts on residents’ assistance, benefit, wellness & exercise, staff development, employee financial assistance, and estate gifts.
The nomination packet described impressive results in each of these areas as their team grew awareness for the Foundation, created new partnerships with corporate donors, made personal connections with new residents, and heightened awareness of the sacrifices and challenges staff were facing during the pandemic. The Foundation is an inspiring example of responsible stewardship, financial integrity, and the power of effective fund development.

Please welcome Marianne and Judi, as we recognize the work of the Rockwood Residents’ Foundation.

https://www.leadingagewa.org/membership/recognition/awards-of-excellence/
Rockwood Retirement Communities

CELEBRATE & RECOGNIZE WITH US OUR 2023 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE!

LeadingAge Washington’s 2023 Awards and Recognition Program is all about people who make a difference every day in the lives of those they serve. It‘s all about people who put first, deliver , and others to do the same.

The LeadingAge Awards of Excellence is our way of saying to those who do more than what is merely expected of them, who do the right things for the right reasons.

Introducing our 2023 Excellence in Leadership: Rockwood Residents’ Foundation!

Led by Director of Development Marianne McCormack and Foundation Chair, resident Judi Young, the Rockwood Residents’ Foundation focuses its efforts on residents’ assistance, benefit, wellness & exercise, staff development, employee financial assistance, and estate gifts.
The nomination packet described impressive results in each of these areas as their team grew awareness for the Foundation, created new partnerships with corporate donors, made personal connections with new residents, and heightened awareness of the sacrifices and challenges staff were facing during the pandemic. The Foundation is an inspiring example of responsible stewardship, financial integrity, and the power of effective fund development.

Please welcome Marianne and Judi, as we recognize the work of the Rockwood Residents’ Foundation.

https://www.leadingagewa.org/membership/recognition/awards-of-excellence/
Rockwood Retirement Communities

Congratulations to Autumn Sumner who was awarded the 2023 Excellence in Caregiving Award from LeadingAge Washington! Your Rockwood family appreciates all that you do to care for our residents and team members!

CELEBRATE & RECOGNIZE WITH US OUR 2023 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE!

LeadingAge Washington’s 2023 Awards and Recognition Program is all about people who make a difference every day in the lives of those they serve. It‘s all about people who put first, deliver , and others to do the same.

The LeadingAge Awards of Excellence is our way of saying to those who do more than what is merely expected of them, who do the right things for the right reasons.

Introducing our 2023 Excellence in Caregiving: Autumn Sumner of Rockwood South Hill! Rockwood Retirement Communities

Autumn Sumner has served as a for nearly two decades, and it was clear from her nomination packet that she is loved and appreciated not only by her coworkers and supervisors but more importantly by the residents she cares for. Her length of service in a difficult job is proof of her commitment to ; she is a dependable team member and is a valued guide and trainer for NACs in training. The comments from her say it all: “She is always giving and very generous, and always treats you with kindness.” “She is a fantastic worker, and she knows what she is doing.” “Autumn tells us she loves us and always greets us with a hug. Autumn never gets mad with residents, and she listens to them. Nobody can compare to her!”

, Autumn!

https://www.leadingagewa.org/membership/recognition/awards-of-excellence/

We celebrated National Senior Health and Fitness Day with our annual Walk 'n Roll! Thank you to all the residents, team members, friends, and four-legged friends who enjoyed this beautiful time outside together!