An often underlooked part of healthcare in a nursing home setting is the admissions process. Athena’s Regional Directors of Admissions for Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts explain the process and how to navigate it. Continue Reading Continue reading
Marcia Marinaro began working at The Summit At Plantsville in 1990, was promoted two years later, and has been Social Work Director since. Continue Reading Continue reading
When Lorraine arrived at The Summit at Plantsville last December 2021, she was essentially bed bound. However, one year later, on December 15, 2022, Lorraine successfully and joyfully walked out of the building and was discharged back home with services. Continue Reading Continue reading
May 19, 2021 Dear Families, We hope this week’s weather forecast remains true – as warmer days are ahead of us. This means more time outside in the fresh air for our residents! As you are aware visits are provided inside and outside. By now, I am certain you heard the great news from our… Continue Reading Continue reading
May 11, 2021 Dear Families, This week, we celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (formerly National Nursing Home Week). This year’s theme is “Together Through the Seasons.” NSNCW began on Sunday, May 9, Mother’s Day and runs through May 15. The theme will honor the collaborative commitment of our staff in providing compassionate care to… Continue Reading Continue reading
May 06, 2021 Dear Families, I am very delighted to tell you that we remain COVID FREE! This week, we celebrate National Nurses Week. This special week has been celebrated since 1974. Nurses week is held in conjunction with of Florence Nightingale’s birthday and honors our dedicated, professional, and compassionate nurses. Next week, we begin… Continue Reading Continue reading
April 22, 2021 Dear Families, I just wanted to take a moment to keep you posted on our current visitation guidelines and positive changes with recreation and dining . Visitation No significant changes to our center or our visitation plans, which are based on our state’s guidance from the CDC and CMS recommendations. We always… Continue Reading Continue reading
April 16, 2021 Dear Families, We hope this email finds you healthy and as optimistic as we are about the continuing decline in COVID cases in our surrounding community. Considering these encouraging numbers, we will begin to take a slightly different approach with these weekly email updates to you, focusing more on recreation activities taking… Continue Reading Continue reading
March 25, 2021 Dear Families, This is our weekly update. All Residents were tested for Covid-19 on March 19th. Those results were negative. Excluded are those residents that have tested positive in the last ninety day. We will be testing all the residents that have not had COVID 19 in the last ninety days… Continue Reading Continue reading
