Friday, November 21st, 2008

TOMS RIVER, NJ-In observance of Veterans Day, a special presentation ceremony and celebration was held at Arbors Care Center, in Toms River, a center providing skilled nursing and therapy services for geriatric residents in the greater Toms River Community. 

The event honored approximately 50 veterans-representatives of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps-currently residing at Arbors Care Center and its sister facilities-The Haven at Silverwoods assisted living residence and Silverwoods senior apartment rentals. As John Amory, Administrator at Arbors Care Center, presided over the ceremony, staff presented each of the veterans with a commemorative certificate, copies of special poems written for the occasion and American flag pins. Local entertainer Gary Evans provided live patriotic music throughout the festivities. As a special surprise, an officer from the U.S. Naval Base in Lakehurst addressed the audience, thanking the veterans for their courageous service to the nation and reminding them of the important role they each played in protecting the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” 

All in attendance-the veterans, their families, residents and administrators of the various Hovnanian Care Centers-enjoyed refreshments as the music continued. Mr. Amory, points out, “It’s very important to recognize the contributions of all veterans, particularly our residents who are a living part of history. Their acts have helped pave the way for the future of our nation and they are fully deserving of our honor and gratitude.” 

Part of the Silverwoods continuum-of-care campus in Ocean County, NJ, Arbors Care Center provides individually tailored skilled nursing and therapy services for geriatric, postoperative, orthopedic, cardiac and other patients under the direction of their doctor. Professional nurses supervise health care around the clock, and a physician is always on call. Temporary or long-term care is available for 120 residents. 

Since opening in 1994, Arbors Care Center has been recognized as the shining star of the nursing home community in Ocean County. The facility and the stable staff of caring professionals have consistently received excellent report cards from the New Jersey Department of Health and high marks from residents and families in satisfaction surveys. 

Enhancing this record of quality is the natural beauty of Arbors Care Center. The unique use of natural light was considered an integral part of the design-theme throughout the entire building. Arbors Care Center received national recognition for building design for its forward thinking in de-institutionalizing the nursing home setting in this way.

Unique to nursing homes, every room has a pleasant view of either the wooded Silverwoods campus or the beautifully landscaped central courtyard.

For more information about Arbors Care Center, call us at (732) 914-0090, visit us in person at 1750 Rt. 37 W, Toms River, NJ.