Eastland Nursing & Rehabilitation Participates in 36th Annual Ripfest

EASTLAND, TEXAS, November 7, 2016 (Newswire.com) - On Saturday, in Downtown Courthouse Square, Eastland Nursing & Rehabilitation took part in the community’s 36^th annual RipFest. RipFest celebrates the legend of the horned toad, Old Rip, who is said to have been found alive after spending 31 years in the courthouse cornerstone. RipFest celebrates every year with over 2,500 attendees, food booths and various vendors.

Eastland Nursing & Rehabilitation’s residents and staff took part in the event by participating in the parade with their own float. C.J. Prater, Administrator, said the float was organized by one of the facility nurses.

"The residents enjoy the outing to RipFest every year. They enjoy the activities, the cooler weather, and getting to be surrounded by their friends in the community."

C.J. Prater, Administrator

“The residents made the decorations for the float and the signs,” Prater said. “We had 17 residents participate and ride in the parade.” Prater said residents threw candy to the crowd and handed out flyers to inform the community and seniors of the community of upcoming facility events.

“The residents enjoy the outing to RipFest every year,” Prater said. “They enjoy the activities, the cooler weather, and getting to be surrounded by their friends in the community.”

Eastland Nursing & Rehabilitation is a nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Eastland, Texas that offers a living alternative for those unable to care for themselves. We offer a wide array of health, rehabilitation, dietary, and social services for short- and long- term stays. We participate in both Medicare and Medicaid. Our philosophy is that living and recovering must include caring for the mind, body and soul. When you can’t live or recover in your own home, we invite you to ours.

For more information about Eastland Nursing & Rehabilitation, call (254) 629-1779.​

Source: Eastland Nursing & Rehabilitation