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…

iCare Health Network will be holding a large Job Fair and Hiring Event on October 20, 2022 at Touchpoints at Farmington from 10AM to 6PM.  iCare Health Network is recruiting for full-time, part-time and per diem position CNA, LPN and RN positions. Locations include our care centers and affiliated homecare agency, Touchpoints at Home. See all open positions and Job Fair flyer in the full post. 

Parkville Care Center’s post-amputation, All Phase Limb Loss Program was highlighted in the Spanish language program Acceso Total on Telemundo. The segment aired over the past week and will be replayed several times. Parkville’s Limb Loss Program is designed to holistically treat the patient and their family through the pre and post stages of limb loss and amputation rehabilitation. Services for residents with limb loss include Rehabilitation Services, Nursing, Social Services, and…