In recognition of National Wear Red Day, staff and residents proudly participated in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, coming together in a sea of red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women.  While Touchpoints at Bloomfield’s commitment to cardiac care has been well documented—most recently through its certification by the American Heart Association—events like Wear Red Day demonstrate that heart health extends beyond clinical programs. It liv…

Over the past five years, MissionCare at Holyoke has developed expertise in caring for individuals whose clinical and psychosocial needs require a higher level of coordination and support. The center welcomes residents from across Massachusetts, including those living with complex medical conditions and behavioral health diagnoses, as well as individuals connected to state agencies. Many arrive after experiencing barriers to placement elsewhere. MissionCare’s approach is to assess each referra…

Touchpoints at Bloomfield has achieved a significant milestone in quality and performance, earning a Five-Star Overall Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Five-Star Quality Rating System is the federal government’s benchmark for nursing home quality, evaluating facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures. For residents, families, and hospital partners, a Five-Star designation signals that a center is performing at t…

At iCare Health Network, strong outcomes begin with strong systems of care. A recent Heart Failure Program success at Touchpoints at Chestnut reflects how consistent oversight and coordinated planning make a meaningful difference for medically complex residents. A 90-year-old resident with heart failure and atrial fibrillation was admitted for IV antibiotic treatment related to osteomyelitis, requiring a 45-day stay . Throughout his time at Touchpoints at Chestnut, he was supported under our str…

Winter wellness is all about staying active, connected, and engaged in the community—and when we learned the East Windsor Senior Center has an active hiking group, it was an easy yes.   Last week, Touchpoints at Chestnut Administrator Sarah Krebs, LNHA and Transitional Care CHF Nurse Mirja Tupas, RN joined 20 local seniors for a three-mile walk at Dart Hill Linear Park.   This wasn’t a heart health presentation. It was walking side by side as neighbors—sharing stories, experience, and a …