LATEST NEWS

We our dedicated to staying on top of the latest health care industry breakthroughs and developments. Below you will find a selection of articles related to our center, the skilled nursing care industry and other health care related news from around the world.

Health Care News

Update from Administrator – July 19, 2021

Dear Families, As we continue to see diminishing COVID numbers in our state and region, we are excited to announce a new round of updated guidance from the state Department of Public Health that we have implemented at our center. This is another step in getting our center back to “normal” for visitors. Please bear… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021 Dear Families, This week, we celebrate National Nurses Week, which begins on May 6th each year since 1974 and ends on May 12th, in honor of Florence Nightingale’s Birthday. Next week, we begin celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week (formerly National Nursing Home Week). This year’s theme is “Together Through the Seasons.”… Continue Reading Continue reading

Update from Administrator – March 23, 2021

March 23, 2021 Dear Families, Friends, and Residents: At long last – we have new guidance from the CDC on nursing home visitation! This new guidance reflects updates to address the vaccination of residents and individuals from the community, as well as the decrease in community spread and changes to visitation during an “outbreak.” While… Continue Reading Continue reading

Athena Health Care Systems, a Connecticut-based management group established in 1984, is a recognized leader in providing healthcare services to thousands of individuals throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Athena’s continuum of care includes skilled nursing centers, assisted and senior living solutions, out-patient therapy services, as well as home care, hospice and private duty care. Click here for more information.