iCare Health Network’s 60 West, part of the MissionCare Health program, has been recognized with the 2026 Circle of Excellence Award from the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration (NADONA), honoring the center’s commitment to clinical excellence, resident care, and nursing leadership. Presented on June 9, 2026, the Circle of Excellence Award recognizes long-term care organizations that demonstrate exceptional quality, strong nursing leadership, staff development…

iCare Health Network is proud to announce that 60 West in Rocky Hill and Fresh River Healthcare in East Windsor have each been recognized with the 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) National Quality Award Program. The recognition places both centers among a select group of long-term care providers nationwide that have demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement and organi…

During National Skilled Nursing Care Week, the team at 60 West created a video that captured something difficult to explain in words but easy to recognize when you see it: people caring for people. “How I Bloom” brings viewers inside the daily life of the center through the voices of residents and staff who share their experiences, relationships, and moments of growth. Rather than focusing on labels, stigma or assumptions, the video highlights the individuality, humor, resilience, and humani…

At 60 West, a culture of compassionate, person-centered care is driven by individuals who consistently go above and beyond in service to residents. Among them is Lynn Kalvinek, CNA, who has been named a 2026 inductee into the Connecticut CNA Hall of Fame. Recognized by the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA), this honor reflects Kalvinek’s 20 years of dedicated service and her lasting impact on residents, families, and colleagues. Known for her po…

The Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) has announced its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing a distinguished group of caregivers whose careers reflect decades of compassionate, resident-centered service across the state. The CNA Hall of Fame, celebrated annually as part of the ACHCA’s educational programming, honors frontline caregivers who exemplify excellence in long term care through longevity, leadership, …