Claude Smith: Resident of the Month


Oneida Center in Utica has announced that Mr. Claude Smith is the facility’s Resident of the Month for October 2023. Claude, 69, who is highly well-loved at the 120-bed skilled nursing facility on Kemble Street, has many likes he is so passionate about. From family life, Elvis Presley movies, and flying model airplanes to BBQ chicken, French fries, and the color pink, Claude has a very positive and colorful outlook on life. He always says that he tries to be in a good mood every day, no matter what the day brings. Congratulations Claude!
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