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 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 cafeteria also are on site. Continue reading…
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Recovery Program Coordinator Spotlight: Westside Care Center's Tericsha Diaz
September 17, 2024
I build trust and rapport with individuals in Recovery by giving them respect. I speak to them without judgment, show them empathy, am my true self; transparent and understanding. I feel I empower individuals in Recovery by showing them how far they have come and highlighting their positives, These residents are already struggling with the day to day and are constantly trapped in a negative space or mindset. -
On September 12, 2024, iCare Health Network welcomed its newest location to the network, part of the MissionCare Health service line. The center was formerly known as Bennington Health and Rehab and was relaunched as of 12:01AM as MissionCare at Bennington. An informal ribbon cutting ceremony for residents and staff was held with a more formal event to be held in the coming weeks. A 91 bed center in southwestern Vermont, MissionCare at Bennington will provide similar services to sister facili… -
Recovery Program Coordinator Spotlight: Trinity Hill's Jenn Welles
September 11, 2024
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and iCare Health Network is recognizing the work of its staff in caring for residents with substance use disorder. iCare Health Network utilizes a multi-disciplinary team made up of Recovery Coordinators, Social Workers, Nursing staff and partners with community providers and other resources to offer services and supports such as Recovery Coaches, APRNs, physicians, Physician Consultants and more. While receiving a skilled nursing… -
A believer in God and hard work, Wright remembers being a young CPA watching from his window as an office building was built from the ground up. The business inside — the Brian Center Corp. — eventually hired him as a financial analyst for its skilled nursing operations. Wright found his calling and realized something else. “There are people behind the numbers,” he says. Wright, now president and CEO of Connecticut-based iCare Health Network, grew up in Vale, NC. The rural, unincorpo… -
On August 27, 2024 the team at Touchpoints at Chestnut put on a carnival and celebration of the iCare Health Network 25th Anniversary for staff and residents. Touchpoints at Chestnut was the first iCare center to hold their celebration with many still to come. Each celebration will feature a cameo appearance from Prince, to help us in partying like its 1999, iCare’s founding year. The carnival included cotton candy and other sweet treats, giveaway items, carnival food and music. Great … -
Westside Care Center Celebrates Two Retirements
September 3, 2024
On August 29, 2024 the team at Westside Care Center celebrated with staff the retirement of two members of the team. Lorna Christie retired after eight years of service as a CNA and Lynne Ambrose retired after 38 years as a CNA, both at Westside. A celebration was held at the care center with well wishes and many thanks.
