ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — When a skilled-nursing provider starts handing out thousands of pies and offering a VIP suite at Madison Square Garden, it signals that Veterans Day is more than a calendar date for the company. CareRite Centers, which operates subacute and skilled nursing facilities across New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Florida, has made honoring veterans a year-round mission — and its annual Pie Day tradition is now in full swing for 2026.
Throughout the week leading up to Veterans Day, CareRite communities are gathering to recognize veterans, their surviving spouses, and employees who served in the military. The company is distributing thousands of Apple and Pumpkin pies nationwide, with deliveries reaching local VA hospitals, VFW posts, and senior centers in the areas the company serves. The gesture aims to spread gratitude and appreciation to those who have worn the uniform.
Pie Day has become one of CareRite Centers’ most anticipated annual traditions. The concept is simple: a freshly baked pie, shared in gratitude. Yet for the company, it serves as a tangible reminder of the importance of community, compassion, and honoring people who dedicated their lives to serving others.
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This year, CareRite is adding a new layer to its Veterans Day programming. For the second consecutive year, the company is hosting an Instagram Veterans Giveaway. Five veterans from within the CareRite network — or a team member and the veteran in their life — will win an exclusive VIP experience in the CareRite Gratitude Suite at Madison Square Garden. The winners, each accompanied by a guest, will watch the New York Knicks take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The company describes the evening as one dedicated to recognizing and honoring those individuals for their service.
Through these experiences, CareRite Centers says it continues to find meaningful and memorable ways to express appreciation for veterans, creating opportunities for gratitude, connection, and lasting memories.
“At CareRite Centers, honoring our Veterans is about more than expressing our thanks; it is about creating moments that remind them just how valued and appreciated they truly are,” said Dr. Ashley Romano, Chief Experience Officer at CareRite Centers. “Whether it’s sharing a pie with a Veteran in our community or creating unforgettable experiences at Madison Square Garden, every gesture is an opportunity to give back to those who have given so much. We are incredibly proud to continue building traditions that commemorate their service, bring people together, and create memories that will last a lifetime.”
CareRite Centers remains committed to supporting veterans and their families year-round, both in local communities and across its network of rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers. Through initiatives such as Pie Day and special VIP events, the company continues its mission of giving back to the men and women who served the country.
For more information about Pie Day and veterans support throughout the CareRite Centers network, contact ContactUs@careritecenters.com.
Ashley Romano
CareRite Centers, LLC
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Why it matters: As many companies limit Veterans Day to a social-media post, CareRite Centers is investing in tangible, large-scale gestures — from distributing thousands of pies to offering a luxury suite at a major sporting event. These efforts highlight a growing trend among healthcare providers to build deeper, year-round relationships with the veteran community, not just a single day of recognition.
