MissionCare at Holyoke

11/21/2025

The staff at MissionCare at Holyoke showed off their spooky spirit during our annual Halloween Parade!

11/17/2025

Our monthly birthday party at MissionCare at Holyoke had a fun Halloween twist! Residents celebrated with festive decorations, sweet treats, and plenty of spooky smiles. 🎉🎃

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, the entire iCare Health Network —our care centers, staff, residents, families, vendors and partners—pause to honor the extraordinary service of our nation’s veterans.

Across every iCare location, we recognize the sacrifice, courage and dedication of the men and women whose commitment has helped preserve our freedoms and strengthen our communities, including the hundreds of Veterans among our staff and residents.

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11/07/2025

🏆 Big congratulations to our teams at MissionCare at Holyoke, Parkville Care Center, Touchpoints at Bloomfield, and Touchpoints at Manchester!

Each of these centers has been honored with the 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

This national recognition celebrates long-term and post-acute care providers who are dedicated to improving the quality of care for residents and patients. The Bronze Award is the first step in AHCA/NCAL’s three-level National Quality Award Program (Bronze, Silver, and Gold), which recognizes excellence and continuous quality improvement across the nation.

We’re so proud of our incredible teams for their ongoing commitment to resident-centered care, performance improvement, and excellence every day!

10/24/2025

It is our distinct pleasure to announce that Chris Wright, co-founder, former CEO and current Board Chair, has been elected Chair of the American Health Care Association’s Board of Governors at Delivering Solutions 2025 in Las Vegas. This honor reflects Chris’s decades of leadership and iCare’s commitment to advancing care for residents with complex needs. We’re proud to see his vision and expertise shaping the national long-term care agenda.

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10/14/2025

This week, we celebrate the compassionate and dedicated case managers across iCare Health Network who advocate for our residents every day. 💙

From coordinating care and navigating complex needs to offering emotional support and guidance, our case managers are at the heart of our mission to provide exceptional, person-centered care.

Thank you for the meaningful difference you make in the lives of our residents and their families — your work truly matters! 👏

09/02/2025

ICare Health Network is pleased to announce the selection of Meredith Parda-Burr as Vice President of Human Resources.

Meredith comes to iCare with more than 20 years of progressive human resources leadership experience across healthcare and hospitality. Most recently, she served as Senior Director, HR Business Partners at Benchmark Senior Living, where she led the organization’s HR Business Partner team. Prior to that role, she spent seven years as a Regional Human Resources Business Partner with Benchmark, supporting multiple communities across the senior living portfolio.

In addition to her tenure in senior living, Meredith served as Human Resources Director for Shaner Operating Corporation, a hospitality management company based in State College, PA. Her career reflects a strong emphasis on process improvement, quality initiatives, and fostering employee engagement at all levels.

“Meredith brings tremendous expertise in human resources and a proven record of building engaged, high-performing teams,” said Phil Sterling, Chief Executive Officer of iCare Health Network. “Her leadership will be instrumental in supporting our staff and enhancing the employee experience across the Network.”

On behalf of the entire iCare team, we extend a warm welcome to Meredith.

07/22/2025

We’re thrilled to share that last week, Chris Wright—iCare’s former CEO and now Chairman of the Board—was honored with the CAHCF Lifetime Achievement Award at the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities’ 96th Annual Membership Meeting held at Saybrook Point Resort on July 17, 2025.

With a long-term care career spanning nearly four decades, Chris’s impact has been nothing short of extraordinary. As owner-operator of iCare Health Network—12 skilled nursing facilities across CT, MA, and VT with 1,562 licensed beds—his commitment to quality care shines through our network’s multiple AHCA Silver and Bronze Quality Awards.

Chris has also been a tireless advocate for our industry:

● Two terms on the AHCA Board of Governors (including two as Secretary/Treasurer), now serving his second term as Vice Chair

● Three terms as CAHCF President, two as Immediate Past President, four as Vice Chairman—and continuing on the CAHCF Board of Directors

● Active participant in the AHCA Future Leaders Program and staunch supporter of the AHCA PAC—regularly lending his voice at the Connecticut State Capitol and on Capitol Hill

Please join us in congratulating Chris on this well-deserved recognition—and in thanking him for a lifetime of leadership, mentorship, and service that benefits every CAHCF and AHCA member!

06/12/2025

"During CNA Week—and throughout the year—we extend our deepest appreciation to our CNAs for their tireless efforts. To our CNA team across iCare Health Network: thank you for showing up each day with heart, courage, and excellence. Our residents thrive because of you, and our care center communities are stronger for it."

June 12, 2025 iCare MissionCare Touchpoints MANCHESTER (June 12, 2025) – iCare Health Network proudly joins long-term care providers across the country in celebrating National Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Week, taking place June 12–18, 2025. This year’s theme, “We Are Champions,” per...

05/22/2025

Matching Monday at MissionCare at Holyoke kicked off National Nursing Home Week in style — with coordinated outfits and big smiles all around!

Residents also took part in a special Memory Board Project, reflecting on meaningful moments, and contributed to the Tapestry of MissionCare, celebrating the individuals who make our community so unique.

05/14/2025

🍦☀️ What’s better than ice cream on a sunny day? Residents at MissionCare at Holyoke enjoyed a cool treat and warm conversation out on the patio as part of our Nursing Home Week celebration. Simple moments, sweet memories!

05/06/2025

🧊 MissionCare at Holyoke has accepted the 2025 Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge after being nominated by our friends at MissionCare at Bennington! 💙
We’re proud to raise awareness for mental health and show our support for this important cause. Now it’s your turn, Touchpoints at Manchester — you’ve been nominated! 💪💧