From the latest community news to our recent blog posts, we’ll keep you up to date on all the happenings at our active retirement community and more.
Cedarfield residents were certainly put to the test by Jay Quel, director of Facilities Management at Cedarfield. What does a one-inch sprig of Juniperus Virginiana, a Dining comment card, Cedarfield’s Cornerstone location, and a cancelled postage stamp worth 32 cents have in common? All were included in the 20 riddles and questions created by Jay …
read moreWhich department has been around the longest? That was the question asked by many at the display done by all Cedarfield departments, explaining how and when they evolved at Cedarfield. Residents enjoyed talking to employees and learning (and seeing) interesting information. By the way, Marketing was the first – starting in 1992!
read moreMarketing hosted a “trip back in time,” for residents and guests, taking them on a journey back to 1991 when Cedarfield was in the early concept stage through its opening in September 1996. Artifacts, memorabilia, and fabulous photography displayed a preconstruction campus in 1991 through construction. A lot of memories were shared by pioneer residents …
read moreCedarfield resident vols were recognized for their time and talent in celebration of National Volunteerism Week. Some came in costume as their favorite cowboy/cowgirl, but all enjoyed great food and fellowship. Thanks to all the Cedarfield volunteers who go above and beyond every day to make this community so special.
read moreDining Services kicked off the celebration on April 8, presenting A Season of Celebration, serving residents a very special evening meal– tapas-style! The menu listed nine items – each brought to the tables one at a time. Everyone enjoyed this different, creative style of dining. Rave reviews by all confirmed it was a very successful …
read moreHow many pieces of luggage do YOU have in your garage or attic? Is there a Barbie or Spiderman backpack hidden in a closet, long forgotten by your child, never to be used again? How can these items be put to good use once more? It’s called Cases of Love. Through the month of November, …
read moreDriven 2 Destiny Outreach Center is a non-profit providing outreach and resources to people and families experiencing temporary set-backs due to unemployment, illness or other life-changing events. The center provides vocational training, parenting classes and more. They also offer Christmas Camps that give children a safe place to spend the day when school is closed …
read moreIt was a rainy November day for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this year, but Cedarfield residents, staff, family members and volunteers showed up strong to represent the community. The Cedarfield Team came in 2nd place for fundraising, topping off at $15,000. This total includes all resident contributions, staff fundraising, yard sale proceeds, purple sneaker …
read moreOver 85 of Cedarfield’s resident veterans were honored during the Veteran’s Day Celebration on November 11, 2015. The Henrico High School ROTC presented the colors before Cedarfield welcomed Capt. John F. Meier, first commanding officer of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), as the guest speaker. The USS Gerald R. Ford is the Navy’s …
read moreCedarfield residents recently celebrated “Active Aging Week,” by participating in new and creative forms of exercise. Zumba, line dance and a special belly dance class were all big hits! Wellness and Leisure hosted a friendly competition during the week to encourage the community to engage in different classes and activities.
read moreCedarfield’s very own resident, Martha Newell, is living her second childhood at 93 years old. With the help of her American Girl Doll, Samantha, she has created over 150 outfits for her great-granddaughters’ dolls. Read her extraordinary story from the Richmond Times Dispatch here.
read moreA lot of talk is going around these days about person-centered care. Its not a new concept, but one that has been slow to take off, especially in nursing homes. Person-centered care focuses on the individual needs and desires of each resident, rather than institutional processes designed after hospital models, with strict schedules and no …
read moreCelebration includes various events for residents and team members, a new scholarship fund for employees, and a new on-campus history exhibit. To celebrate Cedarfield’s 25th anniversary, we are planning a private three-day extravaganza for residents and team members in September 2021. While the community has hosted a variety of events and special programs throughout the …
read more“It’s to protect elders, it’s to protect people’s lives, and to keep people out of hospitals.” — Chris Henderson, CEO of Pinnacle Living On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Pinnacle Living CEO Chris Henderson and Cedarfield CNA Tonya Phillips were interviewed by WTVR in response to President Biden’s recent announcement that his administration will require nursing …
read moreCedarfield Takes Second Place in Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of 2021 Cedarfield was recognized among this year’s Best Retirement Community winners in Virginia Living’s tenth annual “Best Of Virginia” issue. This is the tenth year in a row Cedarfield has been honored in the annual reader’s survey, an achievement that coincides with Cedarfield 25th anniversary …
read moreCedarfield Celebrating First Recipients of Scholarship Fund Residents and team members are celebrating the first five recipients of the Cedarfield Scholarship Fund. These team members represent five departments ranging from maintenance to health services to housekeeping. Their goals are unique, but they all hope to grow professionally through education while they continue to serve …
read moreNew Era Opens to Serve Richmond’s Long Term Care Needs Cedarfield, Henrico County’s premier senior living retirement community, opened its brand new Household in April 2021. As the final component of the $100 million Cedarfield Master Plan Expansion project, Household incorporates a person-centered approach that shapes the physical environment, organizational structure, and enhances interpersonal relationships …
read moreThroughout Pandemic, Cedarfield Mentors Program Connects With Local Elementary Students Through “Virtual Storytime” Sessions Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, several residents at Cedarfield, a premier senior living retirement community in Henrico County, have embraced technology to both connect with the outside world and combine their love of books and volunteering. Since November 2020, the Cedarfield Mentors …
read moreWe highlight our Cedarfield value of Culture in October. We bring to life our value of Culture by lifting up the following: Affirming Resident Choice, Celebrate Home and Community, and Strengthen Body, Mind and Soul. In most U.S. nursing homes, and in many assisted living communities, a very important element has been forgotten overtime: HOME. …
read moreTemporary Visitation Restrictions in Effect at Cedarfield Pinnacle Living has been closely monitoring the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Virginia and has been taking appropriate precautionary measures to prevent entry of Coronavirus into our communities. There are no known cases of COVID-19 within any Pinnacle Living community. However, now that there are several confirmed cases …
read moreFor Immediate Release Click to Print Press release December 16, 2019 — RICHMOND, Va. — LeadingAge Virginia, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services in the Commonwealth, has recognized Cedarfield as the first Dementia Friendly Business in Henrico County. In order to receive the Dementia Friendly Business designation, Cedarfield confirmed that: Backed by Pinnacle …
read moreCedarfield has always been known for the unique culture that promotes the Pinnacle Living Mission, Vision and Values. Part of what makes Cedarfield so unique is the impressive role the residents play in the community. The residents passion for Cedarfield led them to bestow the very first Vision Award. The Pinnacle Living vision: “a culture …
read moreBy Michael Shaw Executive Director Think about those brands that you purchase from over and over, even when there are cheaper options out there. Do you usually fly on a particular airline? Do you buy your coffee from the same place every morning? Do you recommend a specific restaurant whenever out-of-towners ask for suggestions? Have …
read moreCedarfield is pleased to announce that we have been issued a 5-year CARF accreditation based upon a recent survey. This prestigious honor is an accomplishment that less than 10% of Continuing Care Retirement Communities achieve internationally! CARF accreditation is a public seal of trust and commitment to quality based on internationally accepted standards. Achieving this …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Nancy Brown, Resident In the mid-fifties my parents kept my sister and me “in the dark” the two months before Christmas. Daddy’s …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Eddie Liles, Team Member I came to Richmond in 1999 from my home in Brooklyn to study at Virginia Union University, and …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Rosie Whitehorne, Resident I grew up on a farm in northeast Iowa during the Depression and World War II years. Like many …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Allie Swanson, Team Member Christmas is celebrated in many different ways. As a child, one of my most memorable Christmases was celebrated …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Joan Tipton, Resident When my children were young, and because family was not nearby and church services were late, we created our …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Elvira Szigeti, Resident Our family followed the liturgical calendar, including Advent and Christmas. Mother loved for us to cut and decorate the …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Betty Ruggles, Resident I remember waking up one morning and my dad had switches in his stocking. I was so concerned. My …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Elena Wiggins -Team Member When we were little and living in New York, we put our tree up on Christmas Eve every …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Jacqueline Chaplin, Resident My parents never wanted to have the appearance of favoritism between my brother and me, so they worked especially …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Barbara Fischi, Resident Excitement stirs in the air all the days before Christmas Day. When the young children begged for their gifts …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Amy Chapman-Team member When my children were young, during the winter holidays, their gift requests were always pretty predictable. Jordan, my oldest …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Judy Johnson, Resident One of my favorite Christmas memories comes from a Christmas during World War II. My father had a hardware …
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