Staying Active During Senior Health and Fitness Day
An Athena Health Care Systems Physical Therapist shares tips for staying active during Senior Health and Fitness Day. Continue Reading Continue reading
A Healthier Approach To Caring
Inside Athena: Regional Systems Dir. of Social Services Supporting Residents and Staff Through Senior Care
One of Athena’s Regional Systems Director of Social Services has found a career in healthcare that both supports employees but also provides residents and families the navigation needed in senior care. Continue Reading Continue reading
Glastonbury Health Celebrates 214 Combined Years of Service Within Nursing Department
GLASTONBURY, C.T. — May 6 through May 12 celebrates National Nurses Week! Glastonbury Health Care Center holds a combined years of service of 214 years among its licensed nursing staff. The nursing department demonstrates unwavering commitment and expertise in delivering personalized care that enhances the well-being and quality of life of our residents and their… Continue Reading Continue reading
An Occupational Therapist’s Tips to Staying Independent
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and an Athena therapist is sharing tips on keeping your independence. Continue Reading Continue reading
Heartfelt Healing: How Athena’s Skilled Nursing Facilities Empower Hearts
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Krista Santilli-Grace, shines a light on the heartwarming recovery that happens within Athena’s skilled nursing facilities. February is not just a month for red roses and chocolates. February celebrates American Heart Month, a time to focus on the health of one of our most vital organs. In the spirit of building… Continue Reading Continue reading
Athena Celebrates 40 Years of Community Commitment
Personalized Care in Your Community. Our Commitment to Care. For the past 40 years, Athena Health Care Systems has prided itself on building individual and personalized communities for its residents. Community is not any one thing – it is not a building; it is not a rating; it is not a quantifiable metric. Community is the… Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Glastonbury Maintenance Director Helping and Bonding With Residents
Maintenance Director Brandon Lee at Glastonbury Health Care Center says the appreciation from residents for the work he does excites him to return to the job each day. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Georgia-Native Taking on Infection Control at Glastonbury
Glastonbury Infection Control Nurse Erica Tucker says the importance of her position in a nursing setting is great to ensure residents are safe and the center is following proper regulations. Continue Reading Continue reading
Glastonbury Health Care Center Receives New 3-Star CMS Rating
GLASTONBURY, C.T. — In May, Glastonbury Health Care Center received a new 3-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), which is an increase from their previous 2-star rating. CMS combines results from three areas including Health Inspections, Staffing, and Quality Measures, to get a combined star rating of skilled nursing facilities. Glastonbury… Continue Reading Continue reading
A Look At The Admissions Process Within Athena Health Care Systems
An often underlooked part of healthcare in a nursing home setting is the admissions process. Athena’s Regional Directors of Admissions for Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts explain the process and how to navigate it. Continue Reading Continue reading
