Team building for senior living staff

Team building for senior living staff works best as a short hosted event run once per shift, so caregivers, nurses, dining, housekeeping and activities staff all get the same hour, nights included. Play a game on the break room TV with a live host, or make a kit together at home on a day off.

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8 activities for assisted living and nursing home staff

Hosted games that are easy to join late, a calm session and kits for a day off. Every one has a live host, and prices are live from our catalog. All of them are for staff, not resident programs.

Hosted games need about 2 weeks; kit workshops about 3 weeks for US addresses. See all activities.

Run it once per shift, nights included

A community never closes, so staff appreciation in assisted living means the same event on each shift.

  • Day shift

    After lunch, before handover

    Most communities have a calmer hour between lunch service and the afternoon handover. Staff step off in turns while others cover the floor.

  • Evening shift

    Once dinner is cleared

    Run the same event again after dinner service, so evening caregivers, dining and housekeeping get it too.

  • Night shift

    Before they clock in

    Book an early evening session overnight staff join from home, or ask us for a late start. Leave a chocolate gift box in the break room for the night as well.

  • Weekend and PRN

    Give them their own date

    Weekend staff and PRN caregivers miss every weekday event. A Saturday session, or a kit they make on a day off, includes them.

What 60 staff pay: one session or one per shift

Each session is its own booking with its own host, so splitting by shift often costs more than one big session. These totals are live, so compare before you pick.

Total price for 60 staff in one session or split across two or three shifts
Trivia with a Twist!Hosted game, 60 minutesOne session of 60$1,415Two sessions of 30$2,390Three sessions of 20$2,925
Poll Points!Hosted game, 60 minutesOne session of 60$2,550Two sessions of 30$3,400Three sessions of 20$2,550
Coaster PaintingKit workshop, 60 minutesOne session of 60$3,079Two sessions of 30$3,458Three sessions of 20$3,837

Totals for all 60 staff from live catalog prices, continental US kit shipping included. Pay by card with a 50% deposit, or by invoice. Get a free quote for your community.

When staff can't leave the building

Caregivers on shift stay on the floor. Bring the event to them, or to their home on a day off.

  • A game on the break room TV

    Connect one laptop to the TV and play as one team. Music Bingo runs 45 minutes on Zoom, the shortest game we have.

  • A host in the community

    In 17 US cities a host can run Feud Night, Music Bingo or trivia in a staff or meeting room; painting runs in 30. See in-person events and check your visitor rules.

  • A kit at home

    Each person gets a box at home and the team meets on video on a day off. See the team building kits.

One community or a multi-community operator

Most communities have 30 to 120 staff across departments. An operator can bring every community onto one call.

  • Every department on one team

    Mix caregivers, nurses, dining, housekeeping, maintenance, activities and the front desk. They share residents but rarely share a break.

  • The leadership team

    The executive director and department heads, about 6 to 12 people. One hosted game at the end of a stand-up meeting.

  • Several communities on one call

    Each community joins from its own break room as a team, and the host keeps score across communities.

  • Every community, every shift

    A regional operator can book a session per community and shift in one week. We plan it as one multi-event program.

Running a hospital unit or an outpatient clinic? See healthcare team building, which covers Nurses Week and hospital shifts.

Nursing home staff appreciation dates: book-by dates

Hosted games need about 2 weeks, kit workshops about 3 weeks for US addresses.

  1. Dec 15, 2026

    A December staff party on every shift

    For Tuesday, December 15, 2026, book a kit workshop by November 24 and a hosted game by December 1, 2026. Book the day and evening sessions together. More on the holiday party page.

  2. May 9 to 15, 2027

    National Skilled Nursing Care Week

    AHCA/NCAL starts the week each year on Mother's Day and lists May 9 to 15, 2027 (AHCA/NCAL). For Tuesday, May 11, 2027, book a kit by April 20 and a hosted game by April 27, 2027.

  3. September 2027

    National Assisted Living Week

    NCAL started this week in 1995, and its page suggests kicking it off on National Grandparents' Day, a Sunday in September (NCAL). Check NCAL for the 2027 dates, then book a kit 3 weeks before.

What teams say about the hosts

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  • Google
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“Her upbeat attitude and outgoing nature put everyone in good spirits through the virtual team building activity!!”

Caitlin P. · Google review

“It's hard to bond virtually but this was the first time that i felt our team had a moment of synergy!”

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Senior living staff team building questions

What are good team building activities for senior living staff?

Short hosted games on the break room TV, like trivia or a game show, run once per shift so every caregiver, nurse, dining and housekeeping team member gets the same hour. A live host runs it, so nobody on staff has to plan it. Kit workshops like coaster painting suit a day off.

How do we include the night shift?

Book an early evening session that overnight staff join from home before they come in, or ask us for a late start. Each session is its own booking with its own live host. A chocolate gift box in the break room covers anyone who still misses it.

How much does it cost for a community with 60 staff?

A hosted game is one package for up to 25 guests, with added guests in blocks. Trivia with a Twist for all 60 staff in one session is $1,415; three sessions of 20, one per shift, come to $2,925.

Are these activities for residents?

No. This page is about events for your staff. The games and workshops are built for working teams, so plan resident programming with your activities director.

Can a host come to our community?

In 17 US cities a host can run Feud Night, Music Bingo or trivia on site, and painting workshops run in 30. Most communities play a hosted game on the break room TV instead, which works anywhere. Check your visitor rules first.

When is National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2027?

AHCA/NCAL lists May 9 to 15, 2027; the week starts each year on Mother's Day. For a Tuesday, May 11 session, book a kit workshop by April 20 and a hosted game by April 27, 2027.

Can several of our communities play together, and how do we pay?

Yes. Each community joins the same call from its own break room as a team. Reserve online with a 50% deposit by card, or ask for a quote and pay by invoice against a purchase order. Enterprise accounts can use monthly invoicing across communities.

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