Waveny Care Center Awarded CMS 5-Star Rating

Waveny LifeCare Network's Care Center has again been honored by the federal CMS ranking system as being a 5-Star facility (its highest ranking) in every measurable category, from nurse staffing levels to the highest quality clinical metrics and outcomes. 

"It has always been, and will continue to be, a team effort with families, staff, physicians, and nurses working collaboratively," said President & CEO Russ Barksdale. "I couldn't be more proud of our organization for continuing to provide this high level of service."

CMS (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services) created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and to help identify areas about which you may want to ask questions. Nursing homes with 5 stars are considered to have much above average quality and nursing homes with 1 star are considered to have quality much below average. 
Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with memory impairment can be challenging. Join Julie Ashley, Social Worker and Geriatric Care Manager, and other caregivers for emotional, educational and social support in a safe environment. First meeting will be Tuesday, February 21st at 6pm on our 3 Farm Road campus with monthly meetings thereafter. Kindly RSVP to Rachel at 203-594-5446. Click here to learn more.
February Horticulture Therapy on Main Street

New Canaan Garden Club volunteers came to Main Street to help our residents create beautiful pave arrangements with flowers, leaves, and other materials - including greenery from Clare's garden - arranged closely together in a low container. Thank you Garden Club for facilitating this wonderful activity, it was enjoyed by our residents!
Learn More About Waveny's Expanded Telemedicine Service Program
 
Mike Dinaan, owner and editor of Newcanaanite.com, recently sat down with Waveny's Terry Henry and Kathleen Benevento to discuss our expanded Telemedicine Services Program. Click here to listen to the podcast and learn how Telemedicine would benefit you.
The Inn's Newest Published Author

Congratulations to Inn resident Thomas Gildersleeve, who has published his first book titled, "Common Sense, A Primer".

"Sit back, relax, and enjoy my book. I wrote it for me, but I published it for you", said Mr. Gildersleeve. Click here to purchase Mr. Gildersleeve's book.
The Waveny-VNH Volunteer Program is going strong! Last year, nearly 600 volunteers provided 7,400 hours of care and comfort to our residents and patients. Individuals, families and groups including National Charity League, ABILIS, Darien Depot Teens, Gardening Groups, Church Youth Groups, Scouts and many more visited our campuses as volunteers.

We will be celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week April 17th-21st across our entire network. If you are a Waveny-VNH volunteer we want to celebrate you! Please watch your inbox for news and an invitation to our on-site appreciation events.
Please click on the links below for more information and to register for our upcoming presentations and support groups. For Zoom events, you will receive a link via email upon registration.

All events are free of charge, open to the public and can be joined at any time. We hope you will join us!
Mondays, January 9 to February 27, 7—8:30pm via zoom with Maribeth Payne, M Div 
Tuesdays, January 24 to March 7 (no meeting 2/21), 7—8:30pm via zoom with Sheila Russo, LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor
Wednesdays, January 25 to March 1, 11:00am—12:30pm in person with Sheila Russo, LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor
Fridays, March 3 to April 7, 1:00—2:30pm via zoom with Stephanie Shaughnessy, MSW
Wednesdays, March 15 to April 19, 11:00am—12:30pm in person with Sheila Russo, LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor
Mondays, March 20 to May 8, 7—8:30pm via zoom with Maribeth Payne, M Div
Tuesdays, March 21 to April 25, 7—8:30pm via zoom with Sheila Russo, LCSW, Certified Grief Counselor

Wednesdays, February 15 to March 29 (no meeting 3/15), 7:30—9pm via zoom with Meghan Cioffi, MSW

Wednesdays, February 15 to March 29, 2:00—3:30pm in person with Rabbi Daniel Sklar

Wednesdays, February 15 to March 29, 2:00—3:30pm in person with Betsy Perry, RN

Mondays, January 16 to February 27, 1—2:30pm via zoom with Maribeth Payne, M Div
Would you like to become part of our volunteer team?

You can enrich the lives of our seniors throughout the Waveny-VNH continuum of healthcare services and residences!

As a Waveny-VNH volunteer, you will become part of a vibrant and caring team, welcomed and deeply appreciated by residents, patients, staff and fellow volunteers. We have opportunities for all ages and abilities with a flexible schedule.  Choose from a range of volunteer activities which will allow you to make the maximum impact with the time you would like to share. 

If you are fully vaccinated and interested in getting involved, please contact Stella Clarke, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Volunteering at sclarke@waveny.org or 203-594-5334.