Many Halloween and Fall-related events were taking place around the iCare Health Network today and over the past couple of weeks. Residents and staff had a great time celebrating with food, music, decorations and activities.  Check out the photos here! 

On October 21st the team at Touchpoints at Bloomfield hosted their 2nd Annual National Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on the care center’s campus.  The venue enabled Touchpoints to keep the residents close and safe while enabling their participation and getting fresh Fall air in the process. According to Cindy Payne, the Director of Therapeutic Recreation for Touchpoints at Bloomfield, the walk organizer, “Breast cancer has undoubtedly touched someone in our lives. October as Breast Cance…

On October 13, 2022, the team at Chelsea Place Care Center in Hartford held a Pink Day to support Breast Cancer Awareness, complete with a Pink Fair.  The Fair included games, raffles, a pumpkin decorating competition, prizes as well as hot dogs, cotton candy and other Fair foods. All proceeds from the fundraising aspect were donated to a breast cancer awareness, advocacy and research organization. Great job, Chelsea team and residents!

As more nursing homes seek to add behavioral health services to their continuum of care, providers that have been specializing in these areas for decades can be used as a blueprint to achieving similar results. Covid-induced isolation, coupled with initiatives outlined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), make existing programs – like those launched by SNF operator iCare Health Network – important references moving ahead for the sector. Not only does Connecticut-based iCa…

On September 30, 2022 the team at Westside Care Center held a retirement celebration for Sandra Ferrin. A Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA), Sandra had a staggering 45 years of service to Westside residents, stretching back into the days where it was known as The Meadows and West Side Multi Care.   Westside Administrator George Kingston expressed his appreciation for all of the years of hard work and dedication. A plaque was presented in honor of the years she dedicated to the residen…