Lawrence Rehab & Healthcare Celebrates Resident’s 20-Year Anniversary

The secret to happiness – and longevity – can often be found in faith and a positive “go with the flow” attitude, noted Grace Hartz, who has resided at Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Lawrence Twp. for 20 years. Friends, family and staff at the skilled nursing center delighted in celebrating the milestone anniversary with the beloved senior.

“A special celebration was certainly in order for our Grace,” said Lawrence’s Umang Shah, administrator. “She has been a source of joy and inspiration for all of us here at Lawrence for the past two decades.”

In 2004, Hartz and her late husband moved to the skilled nursing center together. “He was the true love of my life; I was 21 when we got married after he returned from Okinawa,” said Hartz. “We had promised each other we would always stay together. It was a miracle that there were two openings here at Lawrence.”

The active senior immersed herself in the Lawrence community, serving as vice president and president of the center’s Resident Council. Skilled at arts and crafts, she has participated in countless activities with a particular love for making suncatchers as well as all things Christmas related.

“Through the past 20 years, it has always been the staff and fellow residents at Lawrence that have made this such a special place and had a significant impact on my life,” noted Hartz. “The staff is incredibly kind, caring and supportive.”

A full interview with Hartz can be found at lawrencerehabhc.com/news-events/grace-hartz-qa-interview/.

Located at 1 Bishops Drive, the 120-bed Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provides post-hospital, short-term rehab and long-term residential care. It is part of the 40-acre Lawrence healthcare campus, which also includes acute and short-term subacute care at Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital, cottage-style skilled nursing at The Meadows at Lawrence and assisted living at The Terraces at Lawrence.