Eberhardt Village

My grandmother has been in this nursing home for 4 years, so I have visited on many occasions. As is the case for most nursing homes, it is a fairly depressing place. There is the usual smell, and often residents sit in their rooms or the hallway talking to themselves or complaining about something. However, the facility, while being well-worn, is always clean, and the staff are friendly and attentive. My grandmother has many friends among the staff members, and some of them have given her presents with their own money. She enjoys the planned activities, like bingo and handbell ringing, where the staff helps her participate in spite of her limited eyesight. She was even awarded the "Valentine's Day Queen" title once and got her picture in the local newspaper. Due to its easily accessible location in a small town, many townspeople are able to go there to visit. I am grateful that my grandmother enjoys living in this home and never protests about being there.