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Mont Marie Health Care Center, Inc., a sponsored ministry
of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, is separately
incorporated
as a charitable corporation and is committed to providing
comprehensive nursing home care. The Center, an 84-bed licensed
and certified skilled nursing facility, values the
sacredness of life, respects the dignity of all persons,
and is committed to total quality care. In response
to the mission of the Congregation, the Center serves the
dear neighbor without distinction.
 Licensed within Massachusetts, the Health Care Center
provides comprehensive services that promote, maintain
and restore health and foster independence and wellness. A
plan of care that supports a personalized program
promoting wellness is developed and implemented by an
interdisciplinary team. Recreational activities, cultural
events, pastoral care, and social service programs augment
the services that call our residents to holistic and
meaningful living.
What's
New at Mont Marie Health Care Center
March 2010
Mont Marie
Health Care Center Scores Highest in Western Mass on
Family Survey
The Mont Marie Health
Care Center, a not-for-profit skilled nursing facility
owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Springfield, was among 430 nursing homes surveyed by the
state last fall.
The Health Care
Center scored 4.79 in overall satisfaction, well above
both the statewide average of 4.22 and the Western Mass
average of 4.20 (on a scale of 1-5).
 When
asked if they would recommend the Mont Marie Health Care
Center to a friend or family member, 98% of the
respondents said “yes.” Commenting on the high score,
Center Administrator Sister Elizabeth Sullivan said, “The
numbers indicate the trust level and credibility that
family members have in our staff, who respond to the needs
of residents on a daily basis with compassion, respect and
diligence.”
The survey
collected detailed information about nursing home staff,
physical environment, activities, personal care services,
food and meals and resident’s personal rights. It also
asked respondents to rate overall satisfaction and ability
to meet residents’ needs. Surveys were mailed to
approximately 34,600 family members of nursing home
residents across the state.
This is the
third time the state has conducted this survey. The Mont
Marie Health Care Center scored 4.64 in 2005 and 4.63 in
2007.
New
Family-style Dining Program
First floor residents are
now enjoying a new dining program. Linen-covered tables
greet the diners in the bright, first floor solarium for
their mid-day meal.
After being
seated, residents choose from the day’s menu selections.
They are then served by staff from kitchen carts.
The program is
designed to more closely resemble a family-style dining
experience, allowing residents to socialize before, during
and after the meal.
The program
costs a bit more than traditional dining service; some of
that cost is being funded by the Sisters of St. Joseph
Golf Classic.
The program also
requires more work on the part of the kitchen staff and
the Health Care Center employees. But judging by the
reaction of the residents, it is well worth it. Mrs. Rose
Mengel and Sr. Maria Louise London, when asked their
opinion, said, “It’s great to be able to choose from the
menu or the backup that is there. Everything is so
tasty.”
New Furniture
for Residents
 Several
rooms now sport brand new furniture, thanks to everyone
who supported the annual Sisters of St. Joseph Golf
Classic last August. The proceeds from the tournament
were used to purchase bed-side cabinets, bureaus,
over-the-bed tables and room chairs.
The purchase
also included three electric beds, new dining room chairs
and three scoot chairs. Scoot chairs are similar to wheel
chairs, but allow non ambulatory residents to use their
feet to “scoot” along unassisted.
The golf
tournament has provided monies for several improvements in
the Mont Marie Health Care Center over the years.
Dec. 2008
Mont Marie
Health Care Center Receives 5-Star Rating
The Mont Marie
Health Care Center is one of only two area nursing
homes to receive the highest five-star rating from the
federal government. The 84-bed facility is a sponsored
ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield and
is located on the Mont Marie campus in Holyoke,
Massachusetts. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services rated the facility for health inspections,
staffing and quality measures in the first of what will be
monthly nationwide rankings.
The Center’s
Administrator, Sister Betsy Sullivan, said she attributes
the high rating in part to the longevity of staffing and
good working environment. “The low employee turnover
reaps many benefits for the residents.” Sullivan said.
She added that administrators and staff take care to
provide for the residents’ emotional and spiritual needs
as well their physical needs.
Mont Marie
Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility that
provides long-term care as well as short-term
rehabilitation. Services include physical, speech and
occupational therapy, wound care, pain management,
nutritional needs and hospice care. Originally built as
an infirmary for the Sisters of St. Joseph, the Center has
been open to the public since 1995.
Additional
information on the new Five Star Quality Rating system for
nursing homes can be found at
www.medicare.gov
Young, Old
Hands Join to Create Unique Artwork
Stanley Park in Westfield
was alive with more than its famous roses on a recent
sunny day. The park was the setting of a unique
intergenerational art project involving children from the
Mont Marie Child Care Center, residents of the Mont Marie
Health Care Center and retired Sisters of St. Joseph of
Springfield.
The outing began
with a tour of the park’s extensive rose garden, which was
followed by the
creation of paintings inspired by nature in the park as
well as the lyrics of the song “What a Wonderful World.”
The seniors and the pre-schoolers paired up for the
painting project, led by retired art teacher Emma
Hayward.
The artwork will
help decorate the walls of the Mont Marie Senior
Residence, a HUD-funded senior housing facility slated to
open in September on the Mont Marie campus in Holyoke.
The event was
funded by donations from the Stop & Shop Supermarket
Company, King Ward Trailways and Chartpak.
Simulated
Sports Game Entertains Residents
 Residents
of the Health Care Center can now go bowling, or play
baseball, tennis or golf right in the first floor solarium
– at least virtually! The Activities Department purchased
the popular simulated sports game called Wii for the use
of the residents. The game allows people to “play” the
sport by swinging and controlling a hand-held remote. The
player’s action is then simulated on a large screen TV.
Although it took
a few practice turns at one recent session, some
residents got the hang of the bowling game, even bowling a
few spares! After watching for awhile, one thing became
evident: there were as many laughs as points scored, but
who’s counting?!
Residents Enjoy Health Care
Center Van
Trips to the Butterfly House, a
local marina and doctors appointments are possible with a specially equipped van. The vehicle
allows the Center to transport a combination of
wheelchair-bound and ambulatory passengers. Residents
enjoy foliage rides in the
fall and trips to the ice cream shop in the summer. The van was purchased with donated funds
and profits from the Sisters of St. Joseph Golf Classic. The
residents and staff are very
grateful for the efforts of everyone who helped make the
purchase possible.
For more information contact:
Betsy Sullivan SSJ Administrator
Mont Marie Health Care Center, Inc.
36 Lower Westfield Rd.
Holyoke, MA 01040-2749
Tel: (413)
538-6050
Fax: (413) 533-4505
Email:
bsullivan@ssjspringfield.com
Liz Britton
Director of Social Services/Admissions Coordinator
(413) 536-0853 x 221
Email: lbritton@ssjspringfield.com
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14th
Annual
SSJ
Golf Classic
Big Success
 Cloudless
skies and low humidity made for a beautiful day on the
course for everyone participating in the 14th Annual Sisters of St.
Joseph Golf Classic at the Springfield Country
Club August 30, 2010.
Proceeds from
the tournament will benefit the Mont Marie Health Care
Center. Funds
raised at last year's event were used to help purchase new
furniture at the Center, a ministry
of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield. The Center's
administrator, Sr. Betsy Sullivan, says the Center was
able to replace beds, dressers, over-the-bed tables and
some room chairs with the funds.
Past tournaments have raised money
for a new elevator, sprinkler system, a new entrance, a
handicap van and a new phone system.
Sister Betsy and the Sisters of St.
Joseph extend their sincere thanks to all the sponsors,
volunteers and players who participated this year and we look forward to seeing all
of you again next year!
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