Welcome to MissionCare at Holyoke
Edin Thompson
Administrator
Dear Resident and Family Members,
It is my pleasure to announce and welcome you to MissionCare at Holyoke. Formerly known as Mount Saint Vincent Care Center, MissionCare at Holyoke is now part of the iCare Health Network and is a specialized long term care center; the only one of its kind in Massachusetts.
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MissionCare cares primarily for residents with a dual diagnoses of mental illness and a major medical condition and are referred to the center for care from around the State and region. MissionCare’s clinical and behavioral programming is tailored to individuals with these diagnoses and needs.
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 cafeteria also are on site. Continue reading…
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60 West's Jessica DeRing Accepts Silver Quality Award at 2021 AHCA Convention and Expo
October 14, 2021
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… -
Happy National Case Management Week 2021
October 12, 2021
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… -
Recognizing National Mental Illness Awareness Week 2021
October 6, 2021
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 … -
iCare Health Network will be holding a CNA Job Fair and Hiring Event on October 6, 2021. iCare Health Network is recruiting for full-time, part-time and per diem positions! Locations include all iCare Health Network care centers across greater Hartford and western Massachusetts and iCare’s home health agency, Touchpoints at Home. See all open positions at WWW.ICARE.CAREERS.