Ernesto Palomino was born on December 21, 1933, in Fresno, California, and has lived a life that has touched many. He served in the Marine Corps, holds an honorary doctorate from California State University Fresno, a master’s degree from San Francisco State University, and taught for many years at Fresno State. Now, at 89, he lives at Pacifica Senior Living Fresno, and reflects on his biggest claim to fame: his art.
Using sculpture, masks, drawings, mosaics, paintings, murals, and found objects, Palomino has left a meaningful artistic legacy.
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Enjoy this light a flavorful salmon cakes dish from chef Nikka Solis of Serra Highlands Senior Living. Topped with a tangy dill aioli sauce, it is the perfect meal for summer.
Find the full recipe below and try it at home for yourself. Or come visit Serra Highlands or one of our communities in your local area to try other amazing dishes like this one. Our aim is to create delicious, nutritious meals for our residents that really wow. From flavor-packed comfort foods and favorites to new and exciting dishes, we are always serving up something special.
One of our residents from Tampa Gardens Senior Living recently got the chance of a lifetime - an opportunity to take to the skies again in a 1940s Blue Stearman airplane. How was this opportunity possible? With an amazing program known as Dream Flights.
Dream Flightsis a veteran-based nonprofit that was started in 2011 by founder Darryl Fisher. There are four 1940’s Boeing Stearman airplanes used by the Dream Flights team, across the United States. Flights are provided -free of charge - to military veterans and seniors living within Senior living communities.
On June 22nd, the community of Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville hosted a First Responder’s Breakfast to honor all the incredible first responders in the area, including police, fire fighters, paramedics and veterans. The event was co-hosted by Jackson Medical Supply and included vendor booths from Adya Hospice & Palliative Care of Fairfield and Counseling to Inspire Inc. of Vacaville.
An amazing spread of home cooked food was awaiting all those who stopped by, including breakfast burritos, quiche, sausages, cinnamon rolls and fruit platters, all made by the Dining Services Director, Maria, and the culinary team of Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville.
Pacifica Senior Living is expanding again, with our latest property in Long Beach, California. Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls is a beautiful community in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, offering Independent Living and Assisted Living options.
This latest addition to Pacifica is located on Atlantic Avenue, with easy access to all the opportunities Long Beach has to offer. Nearby amenities and local attractions allow residents to get the most of their retirement years, enjoying everything from great restaurants and eateries to retail and boutique shopping, entertainment opportunities, and a number of beautiful parks and beaches.
Cate Cash has been the Activity Director at Pacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley for nearly 2 years now. Cate's dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work is evident in everything she does, and her events, activities and support for her residents can be seen day in and day out throughout the community.
Pacifica Senior Living is proud to announce that we are expanding to Kentucky, with our first KY location, Colonial Heights Senior Living.
Our bright and inviting community is ideally located in the serene area of Florence, Kentucky, just a short drive from the larger cities of Burlington and Cincinnati. It is a peaceful and secure oasis amidst the quiet suburbs, featuring lovely gardens, walking paths, a scenic gazebo, and striking colonial architecture.
Pacifica Companies was first founded in 1978, and is a privately-owned family-run real estate firm that operated in multiple countries. In 2008, the company expanded, launching Pacifica Senior Living which focuses on providing compassionate, individualized care to older adults 55 and up. This year, Pacifica Senior Living is excited to celebrate 15 years of excellent senior living care.
Celebrating Mother's Day in a Senior Living Community may look a little different, but there are so many wonderful ways you can spend time with the mothers and motherly figures in your life on this special day. Celebrating together and making memories with one another is a wonderful way to strengthen bonds and enjoy Mother’s Day weekend with the special people in your life.
Whether you are spending the day out and about in town or looking for activities you can do in the comfort of your community, there are so many ways to celebrate. Here are some of our favorite ideas of how you can spend this coming Mother’s Day with your loved ones.
The nurses in senior living communities, from assisted living to memory care communities, Independent living or Skilled nursing facilities, play a key role in establishing the comfort, care, and support our residents need to thrive.
Assisted Living communities aim to offer a balance between independence and care, offering support to residents with the Activities of Daily Living, such as dressing, toileting, grooming, and getting around, as well as nursing support, to ensure the very best quality of life.