In Honor of VSL’s 40th anniversary this year we decided to throw a M*A*S*H* themed party for our residents and staff. With the help of the Life Enrichment Department, Nurse Shelly, and NA Laurie a makeshift “camp” was constructed in the dining room to look like a mobile army surgical hospital. We served lunch in […]
A big hit of the month of February is the Coronation of the King and Queen of David Place. We had voting open to any of the residents at our campus. Staff, Families, and residents were all encouraged to vote. The Coronation itself drew a large crowd in anticipation of a new King and Queen. […]
We said farewell to our MDS Coordinator (also had been RN and DON during her tenure) Mary Steinberger after 33 years of service to David Place and the VSL family. We have many fond memories of Mary. Her wisdom, advice, and general knowledge of keeping order will be missed. We hope that she enjoys her […]
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) announced that nationwide, more than 7,400 long term and post-acute care organizations have achieved one or more of AHCA/NCAL’s Quality Initiative’s four goals. Among the achievers are 7,436 skilled nursing care centers and 298 assisted living communities, 151 of which achieved the […]
The Banner-Press BY SHARI AND JIM REISDORFF FOR THE BANNER-PRESS For Barb Aldrich, david place is the place she can make a difference. In order to do that, Aldrich has returned to the nursing home facility here in a new capacity as administrator. She took over the position June 2, succeeding former long-time administrator Mary […]
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260 South Tenth Street
David City, NE 68632
Phone: (402) 367-3144
Fax: (402) 367-4246
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