Welcome to MissionCare at Holyoke
Jessica DeRing
Administrator
Dear Residents and Family Members,
It is my pleasure to announce and 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 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 as well as residents with other stigmatizing factors who may be difficult to place. Residents are referred to the center for long term care from around the Commonwealth 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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On November 15, 2022 the team at Trinity Hill Care Center held a retirement celebration for Maria Oliveira. A Dietary Aide, Maria had an amazing 43 years of service to Trinity Hill residents, stretching back into the days where it was known as Hillside Manor. Trinity Hill Administrator Yong Crandall expressed her appreciation for all of Maria’s years of hard work and dedication. A plaque with clock was presented in honor of the years she dedicated to the residents and the impa… -
A Special Thank You to All Our Veterans -- Happy Veterans Day 2022
November 11, 2022
On behalf of iCare Health Network, our care centers and entire staff, we would like to honor all of our nation’s veteran’s for all that they gave in service of our country. There are dozens of veterans in every iCare facility as staff members, residents, vendors, families and others and we take every opportunity, especially today, to say, deeply and sincerely, Thank You. -
Touchpoints at Manchester's Christine Pryce Inducted into the Certified Nursing Assistant Hall of Fame, 2022
November 3, 2022
The Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of Health Care Administrators 2022 inductees to the Connecticut Certified Nursing Assistant Hall of Fame included Touchpoints at Manchester’s Christine Pryce. The Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of Health Care Administrators inducts Christine Pryce into the Connecticut Certified Nursing Assistant Hall of Fame. In recognition of your distinguished service and dedication to the health care needs of all residents, we are … -
Many Halloween and Fall-related events were taking place around the iCare Health Network today and over the past couple of weeks. Residents and staff had a great time celebrating with food, music, decorations and activities. Check out the photos here! -
Touchpoints at Bloomfield Holds 2nd Annual National Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, 2022
October 28, 2022
On October 21st the team at Touchpoints at Bloomfield hosted their 2nd Annual National Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on the care center’s campus. The venue enabled Touchpoints to keep the residents close and safe while enabling their participation and getting fresh Fall air in the process. According to Cindy Payne, the Director of Therapeutic Recreation for Touchpoints at Bloomfield, the walk organizer, “Breast cancer has undoubtedly touched someone in our lives. October as Breast Cance… -
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!
