2026 APND Winners

2026 Activity Professional of the Year - Kristin Rhone
 

Kristin Rhone has been the Activity Director at the Good Shepherd Home for 10 years. She was no stranger to the Good Shepherd Home as she worked there in the kitchen while she was still in high school. She also visited the facility, often having had numerous family members as residents through the years, making the Good Shepherd Home a very special place forher. Kristin is currently serving her 5th year on the APND board. She was previously the region 2 representative and currently serves as secretary of the APND Board for North Dakota. We are sure the APND organization greatly values her contributions to the board and her commitment to the state and her facility and all-things activities, as we as a facility feel those contributions greatly.

 

Being born and raised in Watford City, Kristin’s commitment to the people of our facility is never unnoticed. She takes great pride in knowing her residents, their families, and their preferences. You will often find Kristin working Saturdays, helping call BINGO for the residents or hosting a special funeral service for a beloved resident. You may also see her in the middle of the night honoring a resident for their final walk-out of the facility.  She has taken such pride in finding the most unique and inspiring activities for all our residents to enjoy. Anything from zoo trips to Minot, driving through Teddy Roosevelt Park in Medora and getting ice cream on the way home, a full-blown petting zoo in our courtyard, or leading the Watford City High School homecoming parade with a sweet 100-year-old resident. 

 

Kristin has a passion for her residents and is always striving to be better than the day before. She takes pride in making sure the residents and staff feel included and special, especially on their big days such as birthdays, vow renewals and college graduations. She goes out of her way to select their favorite cake and can host a celebratory party like no other. Kristin is just one of those people you can feel how much they love their job just from attending her activities or events.

 

When Kristin is not providing loving care at the Good Shepherd Home, she is busy at home with her husband Steve, raising their children and traveling the state with them for their sporting events. She is very active in her local country church, presiding as the president of the church and enjoys spending time with members of her congregation, taking trips with her family and friends, and spending time with her friends.

 

Congratulations, Kristin Rhone, Activity Professionals of North Dakota, Activity Professional of the Year. We are so proud of you!