You might be wondering about Athena Health Care Systems and what it does. Athena Health Care Systems was founded in 1984 and has since grown to become the largest for-profit, privately owned long-term care management companies. Another way to look at Athena is like a tree; Athena is the root and base of the tree, with each of its centers being its own functioning branch… Continue Reading Continue reading
The winter season is full of fun activities that the whole family can appreciate. From skiing and snowboarding to skating and ice hockey, there are many sports that people of all ages enjoy. While it is fun to take the sled out and down the hill on a snow day, keeping yourself or your children… Continue Reading Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day is a day full of celebration. What better way to celebrate than by attending a parade! It should be a day that all family and friends can enjoy (even if they aren’t Irish)… Continue reading
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) from the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) class of 2019 were inducted into the CNA Hall of Fame. The inducted CNAs from the class of 2019 include Marcia Miles of Northbridge Health Care Center, along with four other CNAs from around the state of Connecticut in a regional ceremony… Continue Reading Continue reading
Two Australian researchers are sharing a $5 million grant to further stroke research. https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/news/two-researchers-share-5-million-for-ground-breaking-stroke-research … Continue reading
The reality of Connecticut nursing centers is not as bleak as one may think. Even though news outlets tend to focus on the isolated, negative incidences, the truth is that nursing homes are delivering high quality care to their residents. Even during the current fiscal difficulties, the centers are facing, they are still providing their… Continue Reading Continue reading
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A heartwarming story about Bella who visits Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center appearing in the Newtown Bee publication: Click to go to the story…https://www.newtownbee.com/canine-rescue-blessing-named-bella… Continue reading
Congratulations to Shady Knoll Health Center for receiving the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce’s “Milestone Award” for their 25 years of service to the Greater Valley Area. In accepting the award on behalf of Shady Knoll, Debbie Torrey stated Shady Knoll has been pleased to care for and touch the lives of thousands of individuals… Continue Reading Continue reading
On Tuesday, December 18, Athena Health Care Systems, of Farmington, CT, purchased Crestfield Rehabilitation and Fenwood Manor, located on Vernon Road in Manchester. Locally and privately owned, Athena Health Care Systems manages the care of nearly 6,000 people in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and employees more than 9,000 caregivers and staff.… Continue Reading Continue reading