Welcome to MissionCare at Holyoke
Jessica DeRing
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 and the successor to Farren 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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iCare Health Network engages a company to administer periodic Resident Satisfaction Surveys to both long term care residents currently residing in the centers and residents recently discharged home. These surveys provide a range of feedback and help iCare in improving and modifying customer service, clinical programs and the resident experience. Here is a sampling of positive comments that iCare residents shared about their overall experience and their feelings on the excellent iCare staff&#… -
Honoring the Legacy and Impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 17, 2022
There are so many deep and meaningful quotes attributed to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that resonate strongly for those in healthcare and in daily service to others. On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2021, as in years past, iCare shared a post with some of Dr. King’s eloquent and meaningful quotes and facts about King. Many resonate in 2022, such as, “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now.” Other quotes that are for our current moment but also ti… -
Christmas at iCare: Holiday Pajamas and Ugly Sweater Sightings
December 20, 2021
As part of the major Christmas festivities that always take place around iCare Health Network, holiday pajamas and ugly sweaters made an appearance. December17th was National Ugly Sweater Day and Parkville Care Center and MissionCare at Holyoke definitely came through! Check back for more photos as they continue to roll in from around the Network. -
Trinity Hill Partnering for Toy Drive to Benefit Connecticut Children's and Honor Anthony Reynoso
December 7, 2021
Trinity Hill Care Center in Hartford will be supporting a toy drive at the care center as well as at 673 Park Street in Hartford, from 1-5PM. Displayed here are the flyer with all the details and a picture of Anthony dressed as Santa while passing out gifts at Connecticut Children’s. The toy drive will benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center where toys will be supplied to children who are receiving care starting in December and continuing throughout the year. -
Chelsea Place Care Center Holds Spirit Week, 2021
November 24, 2021
As a kick-off to the holiday season and to show appreciation to its hard working employees, the team at Chelsea Place Care Center held a Spirit Week November 14-20th. The Week included, as it always does at Chelsea Place, plenty of music, dancing, food and fun. The different theme days included Twin Day, Sports Day, Crazy Hair or Hat Day, Throwback Thursday and more. Nice work, Chelsea team! -
Touchpoints at Chestnut Celebrates Employee Appreciation Day
November 22, 2021
To celebrate its hardworking staff, the team at Touchpoints at Chestnut threw an Employee Appreciation Day. No better way to show appreciation than serving some delicious food. The spread was mainly East Indian cuisine prepared by Dunns River, a Jamaican Restaurant in Hartford. The event was a big success and an excellent way to kick off the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. Chestnut’s Dwayne Mullings, Cori Knutsen and Jennifer Oliveira served the staff.