McLean Life Plan Community

03/11/2026

Recovering from surgery, an injury, or an event like a stroke or heart attack affects every fiber of your well-being. At McLean, we’re experts in guiding our patients’ successful transitions from hospital to home. Our post-acute, inpatient rehab keeps you at the center of the decision-making process with a team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists and nursing professionals. Listen to what our Director of Admissions has to share about the process of coming to McLean for short-term rehabilitation – then call her at 860-658-3901 to learn more!

03/07/2026

McLean recognized milestone employee anniversaries with a celebration that included heartfelt speeches and good cheer. Employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years - wow! - were honored. We’re so proud of our dedicated and compassionate staff, who make McLean not just a place to work, but a family.

03/05/2026

Join us in congratulating our Caring Hands Award Winners! Congratulations to Kisbeth DiMartino (Assisted Living aide), Joanne Vanty (Long-Term Care aide), and Marjorie Felix (Home Health Care and Hospice aide). These three outstanding McLean nursing aides were honored at Leading Age’s Caring Hands ceremony on March 4. The event celebrates the unwavering commitment, compassion, and skill of nursing aides across Connecticut, who are vital to the care of older adults in nursing homes, home health care, and assisted living settings. Congratulations and thank you, Kisbeth, Joanne, and Marjorie!

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...