On August 26th, twenty-one leaders from across iCare Health Network nursing facilities – including Administrators, Program Directors, and other care team members – successfully completed the Behavioral Health Ambassador Training through the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Skilled Nursing Facilities (COE-NF). Each participant earned two professional credentials: the COE-NF Behavioral Health Ambassador Badge and CPI Verbal De-escalation Strategies Certificate.

iCare Health Network is pleased to announce the selection of Meredith Parda-Burr as Vice President of Human Resources. Meredith comes to iCare with more than 20 years of progressive human resources leadership experience across healthcare and hospitality. Most recently, she served as Senior Director, HR Business Partners at Benchmark Senior Living, where she led the organization’s HR Business Partner team. Prior to that role, she spent seven years as a Regional Human Resources Business Partner …

At the 96th Annual Membership Meeting of the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities (CAHCF), held at the picturesque Saybrook Point Resort on July 17, 2025, iCare Health Network’s Chairman and former CEO, Chris Wright, was honored with the CAHCF Lifetime Achievement Award. Chris Wright’s impact on the skilled nursing profession spans nearly four decades, and his leadership in advancing high-quality care is both deep and enduring.

iCare Health Network proudly joins long-term care providers across the country in celebrating National Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Week, taking place June 12–18, 2025. This year’s theme, “We Are Champions,” perfectly captures the spirit and strength of the dedicated CNAs who form the backbone of care in skilled nursing and long term care, including here at iCare. Every day, iCare’s CNAs go above and beyond to support not only the physical health of our residents but also their e…

Although Skilled Nursing Care Week took place a few weeks ago, the spirit of the celebration still lingers in our halls. The 60 West team came together to honor the unique stories and life journeys of our residents with a week filled with thoughtful activities, creative expressions, and joyful connections. From collaborative art projects to memory-sharing sessions, the community reflected on the threads that bind us—individual stories, shared experiences, and moments of joy.