Ketora Hann Celebrates Century Milestone at Skilled Nursing Home
KINGSTON, Pa. (Nov. 6, 2026) – Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, the 92-bed skilled nursing home in Kingston, recently celebrated the 100th birthday of resident Ketora Hann. While the festive party held in her honor included food, balloons, cake, and gifts, “we were not able to fit all 100 candles on the cake,” lamented administrator Alyssa Tirico.
The party – attended by some 30 friends, family, residents, and staff members – was held at the Maple Ridge facility, 615 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, Pa. Described by her admirers as independent and strong-willed, the centenarian enjoys spending her days chatting with her roommate and roommate’s family and visiting with her own family.
Born in Snowshoe, Pa., Ketora worked in a cigar factory for 15 years. She and her late husband, Henderson, were married for 45 years, raising their family in Kingston. The couple had two children, two grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Tirico said as the area’s population continues to age, the skilled nursing home has been upgrading its facilities to focus more on residents’ comfort. “Maple Ridge has been fully renovated to deliver modern skilled nursing care in a warm and welcoming contemporary setting,” she said, describing the facility as one of the most modern and advanced skilled nursing centers in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region.
“The recent renovations combine practical functionality with thoughtful design elements to enhance the health and wellness of our entire Maple Ridge community,” she added. “Our focus has been on creating a comfortable environment for 100-year-old residents like Ketora, as well as for people striving to reach that milestone.”
About Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 92-bed skilled nursing facility in Kingston, Pa., providing long-term care, short-term care, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehab-to-home, speech therapy, hospice care, and respite care. The facility is hiring: www.mapleridgerhc.com/join-our-team. The center is currently accepting new admissions for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. For further information, call 570-288-5496 or visit the Maple Ridge website at http://www.mapleridgerhc.com/.
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Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center recently hosted a gala birthday celebration for resident Ketora Hann, celebrating her centennial year together with friends, family, residents, and staff members.