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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At Touchpoints at Bloomfield, late winter brings with it a familiar and much-anticipated tradition. For the past seven years, team member Christine Bourbeau and her husband, Mark, have marked maple season by tapping trees on campus and transforming sap into maple syrup — a process residents enjoy watching unfold each year. The season typically runs from mid-February through the end of March, when cold nights and milder daytime temperatures create the ideal conditions for sap to flow. Across Bl… -
McKnights Long Term Care News: A compassionate look at the ‘big, big picture’ with AHCA Board Chair Chris Wright
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We’re honored that McKnight’s recently featured Chris Wright — Chairman of the AHCA Board and Co-Owner of iCare Health Network — in a thoughtful interview spotlighting what drives his leadership and vision for the long-term care industry. The article explores Chris’s view on how compassion, clarity of purpose, and a commitment to collective progress are essential to navigating the challenges facing long-term care today. We’re grateful to Kimberly Marselas and McKnight’s for telling… -
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Sweet Skills: Valentine’s Activity Highlights Real-Life Therapy at Touchpoints at Bloomfield
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MissionCare at Holyoke Marks Five Years of Purpose-Driven Care
February 5, 2026
Over the past five years, MissionCare at Holyoke has developed expertise in caring for individuals whose clinical and psychosocial needs require a higher level of coordination and support. The center welcomes residents from across Massachusetts, including those living with complex medical conditions and behavioral health diagnoses, as well as individuals connected to state agencies. Many arrive after experiencing barriers to placement elsewhere. MissionCare’s approach is to assess each referra…
