Touchpoints at Bloomfield continued a growing community tradition this week by hosting its Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast for local seniors at the Bloomfield Senior Center. The festive morning welcomed approximately 50 members of the community for a warm gathering that combined seasonal food, conversation, and the spirit of the holiday.   The event was organized and led members of the center’s dietary and activities teams including Paul DeMaida, Director of Food Service at Touchpo…

At Touchpoints at Bloomfield, late winter brings with it a familiar and much-anticipated tradition. For the past seven years, team member Christine Bourbeau and her husband, Mark, have marked maple season by tapping trees on campus and transforming sap into maple syrup — a process residents enjoy watching unfold each year. The season typically runs from mid-February through the end of March, when cold nights and milder daytime temperatures create the ideal conditions for sap to flow. Across Bl…

At Touchpoints at Bloomfield, occupational therapy is about more than repetition and routine — it’s about helping residents strengthen the skills they use in everyday life. A recent Valentine’s-themed session brought that philosophy to life through an activity that blended creativity, independence, and a touch of sweetness. Residents took part in a hands-on exercise centered on home-management tasks, practicing skills such as measuring, sequencing steps, problem-solving, and fine motor coo…

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…

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…