Contact Information

Please take a moment to contact the facility social worker to update your home, work and cell phone number.  If any of your relatives phone numbers have changed and he / she is one our contacts, please also update this information.  If you are not sure if you've updated your information, please take a moment to verify what we have on file.  This will help us in providing you the best service possible.  Thank you!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to our families, volunteers and those in the community!   We appreciate all you do for our residents throughout the year!  Thank you to those who participated in our Angel Tree Program and helped the residents open their gifts.
Special Thank You to Home Instead for including 20 of our residents in their Be a Santa to a Senior Program and to Bethlehem United Methodist Church for sponsoring 25 residents in our Angel Tree Program.  The response from the community was overwhelming.  We wish you a blessed New Year!

Angel Tree 2011

This year our Angel Tree is located in our Private Dining Room.  Our goal is to have a gift for each resident.  We ask that gifts be returned by Friday, December 16th to the activity room in a gift bag.  We also need volunteers to help Santa and activity staff pass out the gifts and assist residents in opening their gift on Friday, December 23rd.  Please contact Jennifer Nichols at 674-2252 extension 213 or by email jnichols@clappsnursingcenter.com if you have questions regarding the angel tree or would like to volunteer.  We thank everyone for making this Christmas special for our seniors.

Trick-or-Treat at Clapp's

Bring your children and grandchildren to Trick-or-Treat at Clapp's Nursing Center on
Monday, October 31st from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

To respect the resident's meal time we ask there be no early trick-or-treators.

Food Drive





Food Drive at Clapp's Nursing Center and Assisted Living during the month of October.  Please bring canned, dry, shelf-stable, and non-perishable food items from October 1st through October 31st.  Donation boxes will be located in the lobby, activity room, rehab department and MDS Office at our nursing center and in the lobby at our assisted living facility. 

Silent Auction

Clapp's Nursing Center's Activity Department Silent Auction featuring seven pastel works by monthly guest artist and Pleasant Garden resident Jane Coltrane Jones .
Jane volunteers at both Clapp's Nursing Center and Clapp's Assisted Living facility. Her works are throughout both facilities.
The Silent Auction begins Tuesday, September 6th at 11:00 a.m. and closes Thursday, September 8th at 4:00 p.m.
Winners will be notified by 5:00 p.m. and may pick up work on Friday, September 9th.
Each piece is framed and measures 16" X 20".
The work will be displayed in our lobby and front lounge.
Bid forms will be located in the front lounge on the counter under the supply cabinets.
The opening bid fro each piece is $20.00.
Proceeds will be used by the Activity Department to fund special programs for our residents.
To learn more about Jane Coltrane Jones go to www.janecjonesart.com

Social Services Department

The Social Service Department at Clapp's Nursing Center helps residents and family members with a variety of services. Alison Kennedy is our Admissions Coordinator and the Social Worker for residents residing on our Gold Hall. She is also the go to person for residents needing to see the eye doctor or psychologist. Residents residing on our Gold Hall can talk with Alison about their concerns or needs. Families of Gold Hall residents need to contact Alison when they need to set up a family care plan meeting to discuss thier care or plans for discharge.

Elizabeth Santore is the Admissions Coordinator for our Assisted Living Facility and the Social Worker for residents residing on our Green Hall. She is also the go to person for residents needing to see the podiatrist or the dentist. Residents residing on Green Hall can talk with Elizabeth about their concerns or needs. Families of Green Hall residents need to contact Elizabeth when they need to set up a family care plan meeting to discuss thier care or plans for discharge.

Both of our Social Workers arrrange transportation for residents who are unable to travel to appointments in the family car. Family members need to accompany residents to all appointments.

Unlabeled clothing is kept in our laundry department for 30 days. Some missing items may be turned in to the receptionist or to the social worker. Please notify your social worker of any lost items.

Social Workers are patient advocates and can work as a liaison between families/residents and facility administration. They strive to ensure all patient needs are met both in the facility and when they return to the community.

Alison Kennedy, Social Worker & Admissions Coordinator for Clapp's Nursing Center
email: Akennedy@clappsnursingcenter.com
phone: 336-674-2252 extension 212

Elizabeth Santore, Social Worker & Admissions Coordinator for Clapp's Assisted Living
email: Esantore@clappsnursingcenter.com
phone: 336-674-2252 extension 234

Annual Yard Sale

Clapp's Annual Yard Sale

Saturday, July 16th

8:00 a.m. until Noon

Outside our Rehab Department

This is an Activity Department Fundraiser for live music programs.

The Activity Department is currently accepting donations for the yard sale. Please bring items to the Activity Room by Friday, July 15th. Donation Slip available upon request.

Clapp's Classic Car Cruise-In
Saturday, June 4th from 2:00-4:00 p.m.


Come share your treasures with our residents and others in the community who appreciate the beauty of the classics.
Please help spread the word through our community.

Please contact Jennifer Nichols for details at 674-2252.
In the event of rain, the cruise-in will be cancelled.

Circus Daze comes to Clapp's

To help us celebrate National Nursing Home Week, Circus Daze will be performing for the residents of Clapp's Nursing Center at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10th in our Dining Room. Families are invited to join their loved ones and bring their children and/or grandchildren.

Clapp's Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Family members are invited to bring their children and grandchildren to

Clapp's Annual Easter Egg Hunt

on Friday, April 22nd from 3:00-4:00 p.m. out front.

Bring a basket or bag to collect eggs.

Volunteers are needed to assist in preparing the eggs, distributing the eggs for the hunt and directing the children. Please contact Jennifer if you are available to volunteer for this event.

The activity department is accepting donations of baskets children can use for the event and candy for the eggs. Please bring donations to the activity office or leave with the receptionist. Donation slips are available upon request.

50/50 Raffle for National Nursing Home Week

Raffle tickets are now available at the front desk.

Raffle tickets are $1.00 each. No limit on number of tickets purchased.

Winner gets half the pot! The Activity Department uses the other half for activities during National Nursing Home Week.

Drawing is Wednesday, May 11th at noon.

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer's Association's "Walk To End Alzheimer's" will be Saturday, June 11, 2011. The Clapp's Walkers will once again be participating in this worthy cause. Last year we raised $780.00. This year our goal is to go over $800.00 If you would like to join our team or make a donation under our team name, please contact Jennifer Nichols. Donate $1.00 and get a purple bracelet to show your support for the Alzheimer's Association. Stop by our lobby today. The bracelets do go fast. We will do our best to keep them available.

Friends Fighting 4 Friends

Friends Fighting 4 Friends 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Start & Finish at NC Tool, 6133 Hunt Road, Pleasant Garden, NC.

Packet Pick-up begins at 8:00 a.m.

5K begins at 10:00 a.m.

For more information about this event and registration information go to http://www.friendsfighting4friends.com/

Registration forms are also available at our front desk.

Dignity Memorial's Escape School

Family members are invited to bring their children and grandchildren to Dignity Memorial's Escape School on Saturday, March 26th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in our Dining Room.


Details: A trained professional form Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Homes will be presenting a nationally recognized safety program that teaches children how to differentiate between good and bad strangers, the common lures abductors use, how to "get away, right away", and how to help find help when needed.

Clapp's is pleased to sponsor this program for our community and families.

If you have questions about this program, please contact Stephen Brown at 336-210-4268

Alternatives to Volunteering Your Time

Are you interested in volunteering but short on time to spare? Consider sponsoring one of our parties or donating supplies to enhance the quality of life for the elderly in a nursing facility.

For example:

• The Clapp's Library located in the Activity Room is currently in need of Large Print Bibles and The Bible on CD.
• Sponsor a party by providing a cake or other store bought food item. We currently have a sponsor for our Birthday Bash for the remainder of the year but we have many other social events throughout the year that you could sponsor.
• Email interesting pictures you've taken when traveling or bring them by on a CD for the Activity Department to use for their Arm Chair Traveler program
• Donate fresh flowers for the residents to make flower arrangements with.
• Donate bingo prizes, board games you're no longer using, word search books, crossword puzzle books, cards or craft supplies.
• Make a donation for live music programs for the residents.

For other ways you can contribute, contact Jennifer Nichols, Activity Director.

March Activity Highlight of the Month

This month the Activity Department would like to highlight our Music Therapist, Jane Maydian, MT-BC. Jane provides music therapy services to our residents twice a month. This activity is held on the first and second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and alternates between the Living Rooms. Jane also provides in room visits for our residents who need sensory stimulation but are unable to participate in the group music therapy program. Music Therapy is a structured music program utilizing instruments and singing that tap into the memory and provides an avenue for communication, stress relief and self expression to participants regardless of age or mental health condition.

The Gift of Live Music

Our Musical Memories program by entertainer Shane Elks on the 16th of February was made possible by the Mamie Lewis Memorial.

The Clapp's Family, Activity Department and Residents would like to thank the family and friends of Mamie Lewis who provided the memorial for live music programs at Clapp's Nursing Center.

Families interested in sending memorials to Clapp's Nursing Center may specify how they desire the memorial to be used by the facility. Some families collect the memorials and then send them to the facility while others note where memorials are to be sent. Clapp's will notify families of memorials received so that you may thank the person. If you have any questions regarding memorials, please contact the facility.

March is National Quilt Day

Join us as we celebrate Quilt Day on March 16th at 3:00 p.m. in our Activity Room.

Community member and quilt maker Nancy Jo Smith will be joining us as we talk about quilt making and their unique patterns. We encourage you to bring your special quilts and share the stories behind them.

February Activity Highlight of the Month

This month the Activity Department would like to highlight our Massage Therapist, Donny Bauer. Due to popular demand, Donny now provides massage therapy services to our residents twice a month. This activity is held on the second and fourth of each month on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Activity Room. Sign up is required as Donny is only able to see eight residents per session. The sign up is located in the Activity Room. Resident's may sign up once a month. Just let the Activity Department know if you are interested. Residents are welcome to watch Donny in action to see if it's a service they would like to receive.

Therapeutic Benefits of Pet Visits

At Clapp's Nursing Center, pets are no strangers to our residents or staff. We have a chihuahua named Princess, shown here, and a recent addition to the family, a yorkie named Tucker. From time to time other members of our staff bring their pets in to visit the residents. We are blessed with a black lab named Luke who comes twice a month to visit the residents and a boxer named Dixie who also provides pet therapy visits once every two to three months. All these visiting pets are fabulous but they cannot replace the feeling that comes from holding and loving on your own pet. At Clapp's we encourage families to bring in their loved ones pets. Our requirements are that the pet be on a leash, house trained and a copy of the pets most recent rabies vaccination is given to the Activity Director. Some times families are concerned their loved ones pet may act inappropriate and scratch their loved one. This is a legitimate concern and caution should be taken but often the pet is just as relieved to see their owner is okay as their owner is to see they are okay. The act of petting a dog or cat stimulates the nerves and the movement increases the blood flow. It is also a relaxing movement which is calming to a person with dementia or a person with anxiety. A pet interacts with a loved one the way an object, such as a family photo, cannot do providing an unconditionally love we all need and seek. If you have questions about bringing your pet into visit, please contact Jennifer Nichols at 674-2252 or jnichols@clappsnursingcenter.com

Chit Chat with Artist Dr. Richard Fields

Clapp's Nursing Center's Activity Department is pleased to announce that Artist Dr. Richard Fields will be here on Tuesday, February 1st at 3:00 p.m. to share some of his work with the residents. Dr. Fields is a retired dentist from Pleasant Garden who has been creating works of art since his college days. He recently spoke about his work at the senior adult lunch at the Pleasant Garden Baptist Church. If you missed that event, you are welcome to come to this program. Friends and family members are also invited to join their loved one for this program. It will be held in our Main Dining Room.