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DECORAH -- Aase Haugen is celebrating National Skilled Care Nursing Week, May 11-17, 2025, for a final time at the Ohio Street location. The new nursing and assisted living facility on Highland Drive will be open in a few months, and this event will turn into a memory as the Aase Haugen family bids the old location goodbye. "Our leadership has grown and changed with the addition of very skilled and experienced staff who provide compassionate care and connection to our elderly residents every day," says Sam Boeke, Aase Haugen Executive Director. "It takes a certain type of person to work in this industry and this week is more than just a celebration, it is a tribute to the character of our hardworking team." The Aase Haugen experience starts from the moment you open the front door and are greeted not just with smiles, but with purpose, from the quiet heroes who work there. "You may meet a certified nursing assistant who remembers every resident's favorite music, nurses who catch subtle changes in mood or appetite before they become a crisis, activity aides who can light up a room, and kitchen staff who serve more than a warm meal – they serve comfort and fellowship," says Rex Nelson, BSN, Aase Haugen Administrator. This year, Aase Haugen has organized special activities like contests and social events for staff, residents, and the community to help celebrate the week. "Our staff are the heartbeat of this home. They don't just provide care – they bring dignity, joy, and love to our residents. That's worth celebrating, not just this week, but all year long," says Nelson. "We invite the public to send messages to our team, whether through mail, social media, or a personal greeting to let them know how much our community appreciates the services we provide." Aase Haugen has earned certification as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK® 2025, is a top employer in Winneshiek County, and has been serving the community since 1915. Aase Haugen Senior Services is an all-embracing, all-inclusive senior living organization, providing a continuing care retirement community in a Christian environment that nurtures the body, mind, and soul, leading to healing and hope for all.

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Aase Haugen Celebrates Skilled Care Nursing Week