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Athena Home Health & Hospice Receives 3-Star CMS Rating

FARMINGTON, C.T. –In January, Athena Home Health & Hospice received a new 3-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), which is an increase from their 2-Star rating last year. CMS looks at two measures when it comes to rating home health agencies. First, Quality of Patient Care and second, Patient Surveys. The… Continue Reading Continue reading

February 24, 2023 A Healthier Approach To Caring

Marlborough Hills Long-Term Resident Successfully Discharges to Community

MARLBOROUGH, M.A. — Edithe Mello has been a resident at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center for the past six years. Prior to coming to Marlborough Hills, she was living at another skilled nursing center in Massachusetts for nine years. She has only known an institutionalized style of living for nearly 14 years and… Continue Reading Continue reading

February 22, 2023 A Healthier Approach To Caring, Resident Stories

Hospice of Western & Central Mass. Patient Marriage Wish Comes True

AGAWAM, M.A. — In partnership with Heritage Hall South in Agawam, Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts hosted a wedding to make one of their patient’s dreams come true, which is to marry the love of his life. The wedding ceremony was held on February 20th, 2023, at Heritage Hall South where family, friends, and… Continue Reading Continue reading

February 21, 2023 A Healthier Approach To Caring, Resident Stories

Waterview Villa Resident Celebrates 93rd Birthday with Frank Sinatra/Engelbert Humperdinck Impersonator

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — 93-year-old Anna Veyera’s birthday wish was to have a Frank Sinatra/Engelbert Humperdinck impersonator perform on her special day. Thanks to the Connecticut chapter of Twilight Wish Foundation, the Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center resident was granted the performance Friday surrounded by family and friends. “We’re here to celebrate her… Continue Reading Continue reading

February 17, 2023 A Healthier Approach To Caring, Resident Stories