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Nursing Home Administrator Receives National Award

August 16, 2011 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Buddy Forrest, Administrator of Gamble Guest Care's Shreveport Manor, was recently honored by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA). Specifically, Forrest received an ACHCA Facility Leadership Award. This particular honor "recognizes administrators of nursing homes who have met superior health care standards."

The ACHCA is the only professional association devoted exclusively to addressing the needs of long term care administrators and executives. Nationally, fewer than 400 of these awards are issued each year, placing Forrest and his facility in an exclusive group. The award serves as an indicator of excellence in the delivery of skilled nursing services, commending both Forrest and Shreveport Manor for meeting stringent patient care and life safety standards.

Shreveport Manor is one of nine skilled nursing centers owned and operated by Gamble Guest Care. These skilled nursing facilities are complemented by assisted living and rehabilitation operations, making Gamble Guest Care one of the most comprehensive providers of long term care services in Louisiana.

To learn more about Shreveport Manor and this noteworthy achievement, please contact Administrator Buddy Forrest, NFA at 318.222.9482. To learn more about Gamble Guest Care, please visit www.GambleGuestCare.com.

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Colonial Oaks Celebrates 10th Anniversary

July 26, 2011 - Bossier City, Louisiana - To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Colonial Oaks held a theme party which featured a wealth of celebrity impersonators who provided entertainment, delighting residents and employees. “Sonny & Cher” emceed the event which included guest appearances by “Loretta Lynn,” “Donna Fargo,” “Patsy Kline,” and “Lady Gaga,” among others.  The facility’s Mardi Gras King & Queen also appeared during the festivities.

The celebration showcased a photographic history of Colonial Oaks, dating back to its first day of operation on July 21, 2001. This special occasion permitted opportunities to reminisce on the past and present achievements that have established Colonials Oaks as a leading provider of long term care services.

Colonial Oaks is one of nine skilled nursing centers owned and operated by Gamble Guest Care. These skilled nursing facilities are complemented by assisted living and rehabilitation operations, making Gamble Guest Care one of the most comprehensive providers of long term care services in Louisiana.

To learn more about Colonial Oaks, please contact Administrator Jay Burkhart, NFA at 318-742-5420. To learn more about Gamble Guest Care, please visit www.GambleGuestCare.com.





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Guest Care Rehab Organizes Food Drive

July 19, 2011 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Guest Care Rehab, the rehabilitation services division of Gamble Guest Care, recently organized a food drive to benefit needful residents of northwestern Louisiana. Donations were solicited from staff members across Gamble Guest Care’s comprehensive long term care system, with a total of 378 pounds of food being received from concerned employees. Guest Care Rehab forwarded the generous donations to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana which will distribute the various items to its clients.

This particular effort serves as yet another demonstration of the generosity of Gamble Guest Care’s employees who are engaged both internally, delivering exemplary care to residents, and externally, delivering attention and support to needful members of the greater community.

Gamble Guest Care is comprised of nine skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living center. Comprehensive, state-of-the-art rehabilitation services, delivered via Guest Care Rehab, are provided at each of these facilities.

To learn more about Guest Care Rehab, please contact Rick Newell, NFA at 318-798-2648. To learn more about Gamble Guest Care, please visit www.GambleGuestCare.com.

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Pilgrim Manor Announces Health & Fitness Activities

May 12, 2011 – Bossier City, Louisiana – To celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day, an annual event which will be held this year on May 25, Pilgrim Manor has scheduled a number of activities designed to engage older Americans, helping them to remain healthy and fit. Specifically, throughout the month of May, Pilgrim Manor will be hosting wellness walks, specialized seminars on fitness and nutrition, a National Senior Health and Fitness Day carnival, and much more.

These particular activities complement Pilgrim Manor’s comprehensive rehabilitation services program which is delivered year round by skilled care providers in its state-of-the-art rehabilitation center. The program entails physical, speech, and occupational therapies, plus a range of ancillary activities to stimulate well-being, including gardening projects, basket making, and much more.

Pilgrim Manor is one of nine skilled nursing centers owned and operated by Gamble Guest Care. These skilled nursing facilities are complemented by assisted living and rehabilitation operations, making Gamble Guest Care one of the most comprehensive providers of long term care services in Louisiana.

To learn more about Pilgrim Manor, please contact Administrator Denise McDearmont, RN, NFA at 318-742-1623. To learn more about Gamble Guest Care, please visit www.GambleGuestCare.com.

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Colonial Oaks Enhances Grounds

April 29, 2011 - Bossier City , Louisiana - On April 27, the grounds at Colonial Oaks benefited from a very refreshing enhancement. Specifically, the bird feeder, a prominent feature situated adjacent to the establishment’s Koi pond, received an upgraded paint scheme. The feeder, constructed courtesy of an Eagle Scout project and originally painted white, now features red, white, and blue colors, making for a very patriotic and uplifting display.

Jay Burkhart, Administrator at Colonial Oaks, commented on the upgrade by stating, “At Colonial Oaks, we continually strive to create a stimulating environment for our residents. The new red, white, and blue color scheme on our bird feeder represents a small, but refreshing change; one that illustrates our efforts to attend to even the smallest of details to ensure the best possible living experiences for our residents.”

The particular color scheme was selected by the residents of Colonial Oaks.

Colonial Oaks is one of nine skilled nursing centers owned and operated by Gamble Guest Care. These skilled nursing facilities are complemented by assisted living and rehabilitation operations, making Gamble Guest Care one of the most comprehensive providers of long term care services in Louisiana.

To learn more about Colonial Oaks and its recent upgrade, please contact Administrator Jay Burkhart, NFA at 318-742-5420. To learn more about Gamble Guest Care, please visit www.GambleGuestCare.com.

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Gamble Guest Care Group Makes Acquisition

April 5, 2011 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Gamble Guest Care Group, a Shreveport-based integrated long term care system, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Booker T. Washington Nursing Center. This acquisition, which became effective on April 1, will further extend Gamble Guest Care’s extensive presence in the senior care delivery marketplace.

According to Matt Machen, Gamble Guest Care’s Chief Operating Officer, “The acquisition of Booker T. Washington Nursing Center represents yet another progressive step on the part of Gamble Guest Care to deliver quality, comprehensive long term care services to the citizenry of Shreveport-Bossier and beyond. Booker T. Washington Nursing Center will expand our reach in the marketplace and further permit residents and their loved ones to experience Gamble Guest Care’s legendary excellence in the provision of long term care services.”

Booker T. Washington Nursing Center brings the total number of skilled nursing centers owned and operated by Gamble Guest Care to nine. These skilled nursing facilities are complemented by assisted living and rehabilitation operations, making Gamble Guest Care one of the most comprehensive providers of long term care services in Louisiana.

For further information on Gamble Guest Care’s acquisition of Booker T. Washington Nursing Center, please contact Matt Machen, NFA at 318-798-2648. To learn more about Gamble Guest Care, please visit www.GambleGuestCare.com.

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Gamble Guest Care Introduces New Rehab Option

October 11, 2010 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Gamble Guest Care, a Shreveport-based integrated long term care system, proudly announces the introduction of Gamble Wellness, a new organizational unit focused on the delivery of rehabilitation and restorative care services, tailored for those individuals who are discharged from the hospital but require special assistance in their transition back to independent living. This particular unit plays an important role in helping individuals regain their ability to return to their own homes after instances of ill health and associated hospitalization.

The first Gamble Wellness location will appear in Ruston, Louisiana and will occupy a separate and distinct space at Gamble Guest Care's Alpine campus. Plans exist to expand Gamble Wellness locations in the near future, with each Gamble Guest Care campus eventually featuring this unique and innovative approach to rehabilitation and restorative care.

To learn more about Gamble Wellness, please contact Matt Machen, NFA at 318-798-2648 or visit www.GambleWellness.com. To learn more about Gamble Guest Care, please visit www.GambleGuestCare.com.

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Colonial Oaks Introduces Putting Green

April 20, 2010 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Gamble Guest Care, a Shreveport-based integrated long term care system, is pleased to announce that one of its Bossier City skilled nursing facilities, Colonial Oaks, has just introduced a 5-hole putting green. This putting green will provide both therapeutic and recreational benefits for the residents of Colonial Oaks. It also is available for use by the friends and family members of Colonial Oaks' residents. The provision of this unique and innovative amenity is in keeping with Colonial Oaks' commitment to delivering cutting edge therapies as part of its comprehensive rehabilitative services program.

Colonial Oaks is one of eight skilled nursing facilities owned and operated by Gamble Guest Care. These skilled nursing facilities are complemented by assisted living and hospice operations, making Gamble Guest Care one of the most comprehensive providers of long term care services in Louisiana.

To learn more about Colonial Oaks and its new putting green, please contact Administrator Jay Burkhart, NFA at 318-742-5420. To learn more about Gamble Guest Care, please visit www.GambleGuestCare.com.

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Alpine Enhances Privacy

April 4, 2010 - Shreveport, Louisiana - Gamble Guest Care, a Shreveport-based integrated long term care system, is pleased to announce that its Ruston skilled nursing facility, Alpine, has converted all of its resident rooms into private accommodations. This particular upgrade brings an end to semi-private rooms at the facility, affording highly-desired privacy to each and every resident at Alpine.

Private accommodations at Alpine are just the beginning. From granite-topped furniture to luxurious bedding to flat-screen televisions, the facility strives to deliver the perfect resident experience. And coming soon, Alpine will be introducing a new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation center.

Alpine is one of eight skilled nursing facilities owned and operated by Gamble Guest Care. These skilled nursing facilities are complemented by assisted living and hospice operations, making Gamble Guest Care one of the most comprehensive providers of long term care services in Louisiana.

To learn more about Alpine and its new privacy initiative, please contact Administrator Elton Dugan, NFA at 318-255-6492. To learn more about Gamble Guest Care, please visit www.GambleGuestCare.com.