Monday, March 21, 2016

Bentley University Fundraiser to Benefit Maristhill

Bentley La Società Italiana di Bentley presents "A Taste of Italy: Wine & Food Tasting," a fundraising event from which all proceeds will benefits Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
 
 
Enjoy delicious Italian food, including antipasto, calamari with marinara sauce, Caprese salad, penne with meatballs, gnocchi and assorted Italian mini pastries, gelato & fruit!
  • When: Saturday April 2nd from 6:30-8:30 PM
  • Where: LaCava Executive Dining Room
More information...

Friday, March 18, 2016

St. Patrick's Day at Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

The residents of Maristhill and their families found the luck of the Irish at this year’s Saint Patrick’s Day Party.

The event capped-off a busy week of activities, which included crafts with students from St. Jude's school and a wonderful performance by entertainer Dave Burns.

It seems there's always something good happening at Maristhill!

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Encore - A Maristhill Rehabilitation Story

Maristhill loves its’ repeat customers, especially ones as vibrant as Catherine Walsh.

Catherine, who looks and acts much younger than her stated age, is on her second "go-round" at Maristhill.

Her first stay was in 2015 after a fall left her with a fractured Leg. She came to us directly from the hospital emergency room wearing an immobilizer and only able to bear minimal weight.

Our rehab department worked on her upper and lower body strength and she was able to go home safely in less than three weeks.

"I love the rehab department…," she said. "And the place is immaculate!"

After the success of her first stay, when she fell and needed rehab again Catherine was happy to return.

Her current stay is more complex, but she knows that our rehab department they will have her climbing the stairs in her beloved home as soon as possible.

Read the full story...


Monday, February 15, 2016

Valentine's Day at Maristhill

Valentine's Day is a popular holiday at Maristhill, and our residents enjoy various activities and events such as our Valentine's Day Social.

We have also enjoyed an ongoing intergenerational program with local students from St. Jude's school, who visit our facility and work with residents on holiday-themed arts and crafts projects.

National data shows that these programs are beneficial for both the young and the old, offering viable ways to keep children and seniors learning, growing, eating well, and staying active.

These programs are also a favorite within our engaged community here at Maristhill.

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Maristhill Successfuly Completes JCAHO Survey

We are happy to report that Maristhill has once again successfully completed its triennial JCAHO survey.

JCAHO stands for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The  accreditation reflects a commitment to systems and processes designed to enhance quality care with standards that go beyond basic regulation.

Congratulations and thanks to our dedicated staff for their diligence and excellent work!

Monday, January 4, 2016

Recipe for a Happy New Year & Thank You!

We are at the dawn of a New Year, and I am taking the opportunity to share a "Recipe for a Happy New Year" to get us off to a good start.

But first, I want to thank all of you for your generous response to our Annual Appeal, especially at a time when so many other causes call us to action. The monies raised will help us proceed with our renovations and culture change initiatives, all meant to improve the lives of those we serve.

It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with you, get to know you, to share memories and forge new experiences over the past year. I look forward to many good things in 2016, including and especially the opening of our renovated lobby and new third floor lounge and terrace!

Recipe for a Happy New Year, Anonymous, from Appleseed.com:

Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past –have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare one day at a time.

Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad dressing – don’t do it), prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution. Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.

Happy New Year,

Carolyn Fenn, Administrator

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Santa Visits Maristhill!

Christmas spirit, holiday excitement, and a range of engaging activites have made December a lot of fun here at Maristhill.

A caroling and eggnog gathering, coffee social, entertainment by the wonderful "Bobby G" as well as our local Kiwanis club, and a family Christmas party have all been joyous occasions for our residents and staff.

And a surprise visit from Santa was a great way to top it all off! 

Merry Christmas to all, and a very happy New Year...