Fort Scott Manor celebrates National Nursing Home Week

Thursday, May 12, 2011
Members of La Hacienda's Santana family sing with Ralph Carlson, right, as they perform at Fort Scott Manor. The facility featured themed days all week in celebration of National Nursing Home Week. Wednesday's theme was Mexican.(Michael Pommier/Tribune)

Fort Scott City Manager Dave Martin joins Fort Scott Manor residents Monday morning for a balloon release kicking off National Nursing Home Week. Residents were treated to a spa day Monday and through the rest of the week enjoyed a day at the farm, Mexican and Hawaiian-themed days and a glitzy awards banquet.(Michael Pommier/Tribune)