At Belle Maison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, our activity director carefully plans exciting and fun-filled events for everyone, whether it’s an old favorite or a new adventure. Activities such as socializing with friends, old and new, attending religious services, art classes, computer classes, gardening classes, and taking van trips enrich our residents’ quality of living. All of our activities are geared toward maintaining independence and a high quality of living for each resident.
Mardi Gras Season Begins at Belle Maison
It is officially Mardi Gras season in Louisiana! The Carnival season begins on Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas. Religiously, Epiphany commemorates the day the Magi visited the Christ child. Many towns across the Bayou State celebrate with a traditional Twelfth Night celebration, officially kicking off this festive season that is unique to Louisiana.
Once the Carnival season begins, King Cakes fill grocery stores and bakeries throughout the state. Mardi Gras balls get underway, and homes and businesses are decorated with Mardi Gras trees, lights, and vibrant displays. Retailers—from Walmart to local boutiques—feature apparel in the traditional colors of purple, green, and gold, often decorated with mask appliques or fleur-de-lis adornments.
At Central Management, celebrating Mardi Gras is of utmost importance. Many of our homes feature Mardi Gras trees, and residents enjoy King Cake throughout the season. Many Krewes visit our facilities and pass out beads to residents and staff. In true Carnival tradition, many of our facilities also select a King and Queen to reign over the festivities. Be sure to check your facility calendars for details on Mardi Gras celebrations at each location. We would love for you to join us—and as we say in Louisiana, Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Belle Maison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Earns National Quality Award
(Hammond, LA – July 16, 2024) Belle Maison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been recognized by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a 2024 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient. The distinction is the second of three progressive award levels through the National Quality Award Program, which recognizes providers across the country that have demonstrated improved quality outcomes for staff and residents.
“Earning the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award is an incredible honor for our team,” said Austin Loup, administrator of Belle Maison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. “This national recognition underscores our team’s dedication to delivering exceptional, person-centered care and treating our residents as family.”
Implemented by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, the National Quality Award Program is centered on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, which is the foundation of the metric-based AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative.
“Congratulations to Belle Maison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on earning the prestigious Silver award,” said Mark Berger, executive director of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association. “This remarkable accomplishment reflects their unwavering commitment to continuous quality improvement and maintaining high standards of care.”