McLean Life Plan Community

02/27/2026

Welcome to The Willows! McLean President Lisa Clark and Health Center Administrator Anne Rolfe were joined by Resident Council Co-President Lisa Limeburner at the grand opening yesterday of McLean’s newest long-term care neighborhood, The Willows. The newly refurbished space is home for our residents, who were there to celebrate at the ribbon-cutting.

02/26/2026

The Campaign for McLean Game Refuge: You Did It!

The McLean Game Refuge is delighted to announce that thanks to the collective generosity of our donors, we have exceeded our fundraising target! The McLean Game Refuge has been open to the public since its creation in 1932. In order for it to remain a “force for nature” and to keep up with the rapidly changing environment, a new center for Game Refuge management and education is essential.

We are amazed and grateful at how quickly so many stepped up to support The Campaign for McLean Game Refuge, and how generously you gave. Your confidence in the work that Director Connor Hogan and the McLean Game Refuge team are doing to preserve and sustain the Game Refuge is inspiring.

The project, which includes a fully renovated and wheelchair-accessible headquarters, is currently proceeding through the Town of Granby and Farmington Valley Health District approval processes. We plan to begin renovations to the Game Refuge Headquarters in late spring 2026. We learned recently that the Headquarters needs a new septic system, an additional expense that will be added to the project budget. We are seeking donors to help us fund this unexpected expense and welcome new names to our list of donors!

We extend our deep appreciation for all that you give the Game Refuge; your partnership is critical to sustaining and advancing the Game Refuge mission. We’re honored to have been a “force for nature” for the past 90+ years – here’s to the next 90!

To learn more about the McLean Game Refuge and the Campaign, visit https://mcleancare.org/game-refuge/force-for-nature/

02/25/2026

Happy American Heart Month! McLean’s Boundless Wellness Director Pascale Lean and our Clinical Nutrition Manager Stella Leone, RD, remind you that exercise and good nutrition are key parts of heart health.

To learn more about improving your cardiac health with a Boundless Wellness membership at McLean, call Pascale at 860.658.3737.

02/23/2026

“Mamma Mia,” there’s a lot of snow out there today! Stay safe inside, everyone. Yesterday afternoon before the snow started, McLean hosted a musical r***e of the songs from “Mamma Mia!” in our Garmany Performing Arts Center. Thanks to a grant from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, our "McLean Presents!” series is able to offer free entertainment each month on our Simsbury campus. Visit www.McLeanCare.org/events to sign up for the next show!

02/21/2026

Are you or a loved one among the millions of Americans suffering from vertigo or a vestibular disorder? Join McLean's vestibular expert, Physical Therapist Eric Tharaldson, for our upcoming "McLean & Me" educational panel on February 26 at 4:00 p.m. "Beyond the Spin: Understanding Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders" addresses the causes of vertigo, explains the range of vestibular disorders, and more important, shares what you can do about the dizziness.

The event is free and open to the public but an RSVP is required. Call 860-658-3718 or visit www.McLeanCare.org/events to reserve your spot.

02/20/2026

Have you heard the news? McLean has been named a Best Long-Term Care and Best Short-Term Rehab by U.S. News & World Report – for 15 years in a row! Our staff recently celebrated this amazing acheivement. You have a choice of where to receive care. Choose the best! Choose McLean!

02/19/2026

Carlene Rhea, Vice President of Community Life at McLean, has received the distinguished service award from the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA). McLean is thrilled to see Carlene recognized for her dedication to serving the senior population, as well as for her many years of service to CALA and its board. Congratulations, Carlene!

02/18/2026

Happy to share this beautiful poem, written by one of our McLean residents.

02/17/2026

February is American Heart Month! McLean’s Boundless Wellness Director Pascale Lean and McLean’s Clinical Nutrition Manager Stella Leone, RD, share some information about diet and exercise's effects on cardiac health – and a few tips to help you love your heart! Read more in this month's blog post.

Diet and exercise are “good for you” – everyone’s heard that. But did you know how diet and exercise help your heart, and therefore your overall health? McLean’s Boundless Wellness Director Pascale Lean and McLean’s Clinical Nutrition Manager Stella Leone, RD, share some information abou...

02/16/2026

McLean’s marketing team hosted a Valentine’s “happy hour” for our Health Center residents, complete with music, mocktails, and treats. The event was a real family affair, with loved ones and McLean staff on hand to celebrate! Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

02/12/2026

McLean celebrates and honors Black History Month!

Tiffanay Issac, a team member in our Life Enrichment Department, has created an amazing display honoring the scientific, artistic, humanitarian, and other accomplishments of Black people, both past and present. If you are visiting the McLean Health Center this month, we encourage you to stop by the display and take a moment to reflect on their achievements.

02/10/2026

Have the weather conditions this winter made you think twice about your – or a loved one’s – driving skills? If you find yourself worrying about your own or your loved one's abilities behind the wheel, consider calling 860-658-3745 to ask about McLean’s Driving Assessment Program.

McLean’s Driving Assessment Program is designed to keep seniors safe on the road, not take them off of it. In partnership with AAA and open to the community, this three-hour assessment consists of a one-on-one 90-minute clinical evaluation from a trained Occupational Therapist who assesses visual, cognitive, perceptual, and physical abilities. It’s then followed by an on-the-road driving assessment with the Occupational Therapist and a AAA driving instructor in a specially adapted vehicle.

McLean is the only senior living community in the state to offer this valuable program. Visit McLeanCare.org/resources to learn more, or call us at 860-658-3745.