Royal has always honored our residents as individuals who raised families, held jobs and were vital members of their communities before coming to us for extra care. Meet Royal Falmouth resident Joy Talbot, whose journey has taken her from the Burlesque stage to Elizabeth Taylor's yacht.  This is a love story. Alex Proctor met Joy Talbot seven years ago ...

“And How Was Your Ride to Work, Bev?” We all have our memories of late October’s super storm named “Sandy,” but it’s the Nor’easter that followed a few days later that will forever be remembered by Royal Megansett nurse Beverly Travis-Ross. When Beverly left her home in Spencer for work that morning, there were six inches of ...

Dozens of Royal Megansett residents say they wouldn’t miss it. The volunteers say the same thing. It’s the activity highlight of the week at a nursing facility known for its enriching activity schedule: the weekly appearance of entertainer Eddie Scheer on the piano, and the singing and dancing volunteers who proudly call themselves “The Scheerettes.” Some ...

We are always grateful for letters expressing appreciation for the care we give to our residents and rehab patients. The following is a letter sent to the editor of the Boston Globe, written by the daughter of a resident in our Russian “Sunshine” program at Royal Braintree Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Thank you, Ludmilla, for allowing ...

Friday (6/22) was Graduation Day at Royal Falmouth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, as six children donned caps and gowns for graduation from the Tender Years preschool at the facility’s daycare center. The rest of the preschool children were invited as honored guests, and the graduates paraded through the facility to be admired by the residents! “Every ...

The Royal family celebrates the centenarians at all of our facilities. One of the newcomers to the "100 year-old club" in 2012 is Royal Falmouth resident John "Gerry" Sylvia, who rang in the new year with a 100th birthday party on January 3rd with siblings, cousins, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in attendance! Gerry’s area of expertise was ...

In the skilled nursing business, there is no group more important than nurse’s aids, the dedicated people who directly care for patients on a daily basis. The Royal Health Group is honoring our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), designating a “CNA of the Year” in each of our facilities for outstanding care and “compassionate attitude towards ...

Congratulations to Royal Megansett Nursing and Retirement Home's Julie Tobey, who has been awarded a 2012 Mass Senior Care Foundation scholarship. The West Falmouth resident and mother of three is in her second year as an licensed practical nurse at Royal Megansett, while working toward her RN degree.  Julie plans to get her Associate's degree by ...

Royal Braintree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Assistant Director of Nursing Shannon Danforth recently completed an eight week nursing leadership course offered by the Mass. Senior Care Association. The Director of Nursing Services' "Strategies for Success: Building Nursing Leadership" program covered all aspects of nurse management, with instruction from long term care experts in the field. Among ...

It’s been a year now since a tornado cut a violent, deadly swath through northwest Alabama, killing 72 and injuring scores more, but Sheila Ostiguy remembers it as if it were yesterday. April 27th, 2011. Her birthday of all days. And that morning, a tornado designated EF-5 – the label given the most violent storms ...