Samaritan Summit Village

12/05/2025

Please join us in congratulating the winners of the OWL Award (Outstanding Workers in Long Term Care) for August and September at Samaritan Summit Village and Samaritan Keep Home.

These dedicated employees were so busy providing exceptional care that their award presentations were briefly delayed.

At Samaritan Summit Village, Caren Joy Beboso, Home Health Aide, was honored for August, and Danielle McLean, Administrative Secretary for Assisted Living, was recognized for September.

At Samaritan Keep Home, the August honoree was Kathleen Wilken, Certified Nursing Assistant, and the September honoree was Calandra Bryant, Nurse Practitioner.

Each of these caregivers is known for providing exceptional care and compassion to co-workers, residents, and visitors. They consistently go above and beyond to improve the lives of those around them. One nomination noted, “Their contributions have a lasting positive impact on both residents and colleagues alike.” Another stated that they “leave a lasting impact on both residents and colleagues.” With this level of professionalism, our long term care services continue to be exceptional.

Read more here: https://samaritanhealth.com/august-and-september-2025-owl-award-recipients/

11/26/2025

Our very own Macy’s Parade! Happy Thanksgiving to our friends and family ❤️🦃

11/21/2025

This week we are very thankful to have brought back our resident and family thanksgiving luncheon. Thank you to all who attended and thank you to our incredible staff who hosted this event, serving 225 people! 🍂🦃🍠

11/19/2025

Hip Hip, Hooray! Our September winners of the DAISY and BEE Awards have been announced. Mollie Guyette, a Registered Nurse (RN) in the intensive care unit, received the September DAISY Award and IT Desktop Support Technician Trevor Schuch was honored with the September BEE Award.

Both caregivers were nominated by colleagues who commended their dedication to getting the job done effectively and with positive attitudes.

Of Mollie, her nursing supervisor said, "Mollie exemplifies compassionate care, remarkable leadership, and a steadfast commitment to creating a safe and positive environment for both patients and staff. Mollie is more than just a skilled clinician; she is a true leader and mentor. She embodies the spirit of nursing excellence and elevates everyone around her. She deserves this recognition for her extraordinary dedication and for reminding us of what it means to be a compassionate and courageous nurse.”

Of Trevor, his nomination read, “When Trevor comes to the office, he is always delightful, knowledgeable, professional, personable, and friendly. He makes sure he understands the issue(s), then works quickly to correct it. We are grateful for his hard work and dedication to diligently working to correct any IT issues as they arise allowing us to provide better patient care.”

Read more about these caregivers here: https://samaritanhealth.com/september-2025-daisy-and-bee-award-recipients/

11/18/2025

Check out our updated Guide to Assisted Living at Samaritan Summit Village! This digital and downloadable guide covers the ins and outs of what to expect as a resident at the exceptional Summit Village. All your questions can be answered in this guidebook. Take a look! https://www.calameo.com/read/006624028035291a46491

Learn more about admission and alternative care options at samaritanhealth.com/long-term-care

Senior living at Samaritan Summit Village Assisted Living Scan for Digital Version 22691 Campus Drive, Watertown, NY 13601 315-782-7033

11/09/2025

Check out these upcoming opportunities for caregivers of those with dementia: The Alzheimer’s Association will be at Samaritan Keep Home on Tuesday, November 11, then Samaritan Summit Village on Wednesday, November 12, to talk about effective ways to communicate.

These FREE events require RSVP. Call 800-272-3900 to let them know you plan to attend!

11/06/2025

Belated Halloween pictures from our AL residents! 🎃🧡

11/04/2025

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11/02/2025

Our residents have had a busy week handing out candy and bobbing for apples 🍎🎃.
And look at the concentration on their faces… they weren’t going to let the apples win! 😍

10/27/2025

REMINDER: A Caregiver Support Group will be held tomorrow evening at Samaritan Summit Village through the Alzheimer’s Association. This group is for the loved ones and caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Here, they can get support, resources, and a community of individuals who understand the complexities of caretaking. Register here: www.alz.org/cny.

10/22/2025

If a particular staff member made our Samaritan Experience extra special, you can nominate them for a DAISY, a BEE, an OWL, or a HIVE Award.

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses can be given to a nurse at Samaritan Medical Center or any outpatient clinic. The BEE Award can be given to any Samaritan Caregiver who supports patient care. The OWL Award is presented to long term care employees at both Samaritan Summit Village and Samaritan Keep Home. And the HIVE Award is an honor reserved for community members who volunteer at any Samaritan facility.

Every month, nominations are collected and submitted to a committee for selection. The names of nominees and nominators are redacted to ensure a fair selection process. To nominate a Samaritan caregiver, please follow this link: https://samaritanhealth.com/.../the.../daisy-and-bee-awards/

10/16/2025

Homemade donuts this week for our residents and they enjoyed every bite! 🍩