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I would like to take this opportunity to give you all an update on what is happening at Shady Knoll Health Center and what our plans are going forward. I appreciate how challenging it is that we are closed to visitors at this time. Please be assured that we are following all guidelines as directed… Continue Reading Continue reading
Shady Knoll Health Center sponsored a legislative breakfast providing an open platform for employees to meet and discuss concerns with lawmakers and local commerce. Several staff members joined the breakfast and met with state Representative Themis Klarides, Connecticut House Republican Leader, and state Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria. Bill Purcell, President and CEO of The Greater Valley… Continue Reading Continue reading
This past Tuesday, June 11th, 2019, the owner of our center, Athena, held their annual Partners in Dedication event. This year it was hosted at The Country Club of Farmington. This event is in place to recognize our committed employees who have been with us for ten, twenty, and thirty years as of December 2018.… Continue Reading Continue reading
Congratulations to Connecticut for being the third healthiest senior population in the nation in 2018 based on metrics such as behavior, quality of health care, public policy, and health-related outcomes. To read the article from the Journal-Inquirer, please click here: https://www.journalinquirer.com/business/state-ranks-rd-for-senior-health/article_33bb415a-8154-11e9-b727-9310a68b627e.htm… Continue reading
On May 9, 2019 Athena and its centers visited the Connecticut State Capitol to fight for our residents and employees. Since the beginning of the legislative session, we have been advocating for additional funds to ensure quality care in skilled nursing centers. Our centers in both Connecticut and Massachusetts have been testifying at various public… Continue Reading Continue reading
On May 9, 2019 Athena and its centers visited the Connecticut State Capitol to fight for our residents and employees. Since the beginning of the legislative session, we have been advocating for additional funds to ensure quality care in skilled nursing centers. Our centers in both Connecticut and Massachusetts have been testifying at various public… Continue Reading Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tim Brown Director of Marketing and Communications Phone: (860) 751-3900 Email: tbrown@athenahealthcare.com Medium Lisa O’Connor Connects… Continue Reading Continue reading
April 26, 2019 AARP DRIVING CLASS SEYMOUR, CT (April 26, 2019) – A four-hour AARP Driver Safety Class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Shady Knoll Health Center. Light refreshments will be offered to attendees. The course is open to individuals 60 years-old and older, and covers… Continue Reading Continue reading
Deborah Torrey, Administrator at Shady Knoll Health Center spoke with Senator Osten, Representative Walker, and the members of the Appropriations Committee at the Public Budget Hearing Tuesday, March 5 at 4 p.m. Connecticut has not made nursing home funding a priority in a very long time. Healthcare staff is challenged everyday with providing quality care… Continue Reading 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
