MissionCare at Bennington is proud to announce that Kyle Earl, RN, Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADNS), has been named the 2026 Northeast Region Nurse Leader of the Year by the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA). The award was presented on June 9, 2026, during NADONA’s 39th National Conference in Dallas, Texas, recognizing outstanding nurse leaders from across the United States who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to residen…

From June 11–17, iCare Health Network joins skilled nursing and long term care providers across the country in celebrating National Nursing Assistants Week, also known as CNA Week. This year’s theme, “We’re Unbelievable,” recognizes the dedication, compassion, and professionalism demonstrated every day by Certified Nursing Assistants. For residents and patients, CNAs are often the caregivers they see most frequently throughout the day. They are the first to offer a reassuring smile in …

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…

As part of this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week celebration, residents, staff, and families across iCare Health Network participated in a unique collaborative art initiative that transformed blank canvases into deeply personal expressions of creativity, memory, and community. Each participating care center received the same starting point: a three-foot by three-foot blank canvas and an open invitation to create without rules or limitations. Residents and teams were encouraged to use …

The entire iCare Health Network team is excited to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), also known as Nursing Home Week, taking place May 10–16, 2026. The annual observance recognizes the dedication of skilled nursing care professionals while celebrating the residents, families, and communities that make our centers so special. This year’s NSNCW theme, “Moments in Bloom,” highlights the meaningful connections, joyful experiences, and everyday moments that flourish within…