Welcome to MissionCare at Holyoke
Kyle Bousquet
Administrator
Dear Residents and Family Members,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to MissionCare at Holyoke. Formerly known as Mount Saint Vincent Care Center and the successor to the Farren Care Center program, MissionCare at Holyoke has been part of the iCare Health Network since 2021 and is a specialized long term care center – the only one of its kind in Massachusetts.
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MissionCare at Holyoke cares primarily for residents with a dual diagnoses of mental illness and a major medical condition as well as residents with other stigmatizing factors who may be difficult to place in a standard long term care setting or other site of care. Residents are referred to the center for long term care from all around the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New England. MissionCare’s clinical and behavioral programming is tailored to individuals with these diagnoses and needs.
It is an honor and a privilege to make our residents feel home and bring a person centered approach, coupled with strong community support to ensure they feel warmth and compassion. It is very rewarding and I am proud to be an Administrator and care for our residents everyday with such a great team.
The MissionCare at Holyoke campus was designed to create a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere that contributes to each resident’s ability to enjoy his or her continuing life experience. Located atop the Ingleside section of Holyoke, overlooking the Connecticut River, every floor offers contemporary, comfortable resident rooms along with dining rooms, lounges and activity spaces. Residents also can enjoy the center’s recreational areas and a large, secure outdoor space. A large community room, hair salon and dining room also are on site. Continue reading…
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iCare Health Network Christmas Lobby Contest Photo Gallery, 2025
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Please Accept Our Deepest Gratitude -- Happy Veterans Day 2025
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On this Veterans Day, the entire iCare Health Network —our care centers, staff, residents, families, vendors and partners—pause to honor the extraordinary service of our nation’s veterans. Across every iCare location, we recognize the sacrifice, courage and dedication of the men and women whose commitment has helped preserve our freedoms and strengthen our communities, including the hundreds of Veterans among our staff and residents. -
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As it is each year, Halloween was celebrated across iCare Health Network with humor, creativity, and a steady stream of music, games and classic treats. Residents and staff were in the spirit with their costumes, masks and face paint. Hallways and common areas were decorated for the day, with pumpkins, lights, and orange and black touches adding to the atmosphere. The celebrations featured music, snacks, and opportunities for residents and staff to connect. Bowls of candy, trays of cider and do…
