On October 12, 2021, as part of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Annual Convention and Expo in Washington DC, Administrator Jessica DeRing accepted a Silver - Achievement in Quality Award on behalf 60 West, originally awarded to the care center in 2020.  According to AHCA-NCAL, Silver Award winners have demonstrated effective approaches that help improve performance and health care outcomes. Recipients of this prestigious award have d…

iCare Health Network will celebrate National Case Management Week 2021 on October 10-16, 2021. Case Management Week is a time to celebrate case management and transitions of care professionals for the good work they do each and every day. Case managers, usually registered nurses, social workers, physicians or other health professionals, provide collaborative clinical assessment, care coordination, patient education, counseling, case monitoring/clinical pathway management, discharge planning, re…

iCare Health Network is a leading provider of long term care to residents with a behavioral health diagnosis in multiple settings and care centers, including in six secure behavioral health units across the network. As such, iCare works towards a stigma-free environment for behavioral health care and supportive services and recognizes the importance of awareness of mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has designated October 3-9, 2021 as Mental Illness Awareness Week. 

On September 30, 2021 the team at Fresh River Healthcare celebrated Susie Taylor and bid farewell as she retires. Susie spent 17 years with iCare, having worked in scheduling, payroll, human resources and reception, including stints at 60 West and Fresh River. Employee longevity is a great testament to a quality workplace and a commitment to the teamwork needed to serve every day. iCare wishes to thank Susie for her many years of dedication to the residents we serve and to the staff who worke…

East Windsor First Selectman Jason Bowsza visited Fresh River Healthcare on September 28th. The visit and tour was part of Mr. Bowsza’s outreach to businesses across East Windsor. Administrator Elise Cecil provided information on the care center which specializes in memory care, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, behavioral health and long term care. Mr. Bowsza had the opportunity to meet and speak with residents and members of the staff.  Thank you …