Stories

Homeland residents host friends and family for a holiday party

January 3, 2017

On a chilly night in December, the atmosphere inside Homeland Center was warm and loving. Every space filled with residents and invited guests exchanging good wishes and laughter. Live music filled three dining rooms and the chapel. Tables groaned with food, all of it homemade by Homeland staff. Wreaths hung…

Employee Spotlight: Nurse manager Trenisha Gray helps make Homeland a home

December 27, 2016

Nurse Manager Trenisha Gray helps make Homeland a home! She earned her associate’s degree from Harrisburg Area Community College. She also has credits from Millersville University, with plans to re-enroll soon and finish her bachelor’s degree. In the rapidly changing world of nursing, she says she “would love to advance…

Securing legacies: Presenter shares planning guide with Homeland residents and families

November 28, 2016

What frustrates executors of estates the most? That they can’t find the documents and information essential to wrapping up the affairs of someone who has passed away, financial planning executive Karen Drancik told Homeland residents and family members recently. “We love our family, and we don’t want our passing or…

Homeland achieves perfect rating in U.S News’ Best Nursing Homes 2016 report

November 27, 2016

HARRISBURG, PA (November 16, 2016) – Homeland Center received a perfect 5.0 score in U.S News and World Report’s Best Nursing Homes 2016-17 released today and available at https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/pa/homeland-center-395475 According to U.S. News, only 13 percent of the more than 15,000 nursing homes evaluated nationwide achieved “Best” status by earning a rating of at…

Resident Spotlight: Friendliness and hard work help Mary Yanich reach her 100th birthday

November 25, 2016

Friendliness and hard work help Mary Yanich reach her 100th birthday! What’s the secret to living 100 years? Homeland Center resident Mary Yanich credits her devotion to hard work – even when that meant tending her father’s moonshine still during Prohibition. “I loved to work,” says Mary. “I asked my…

Stanley Fabiano among Homeland residents honored for their service

November 25, 2016

Whether he was hosting Bob Hope or hitting home runs against professional Japanese ballplayers, Stanley Fabiano always performed his duties in the U.S. Air Force with an eye on making sure that his fellow service members had all the high-quality supports and entertainment they deserved. Fabiano was among Homeland Center…