Mornings with Stuart! Cell phone photo taken through the window.
Happy Tuesday!
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Recuperation journey: Balancing act
Mornings with Stuart! Cell phone photo taken through the window.
Bishop Wicke Health and Rehab in Shelton recognized as Best Nursing Home
SHELTON - United Methodist Homes of Shelton is proud to share that Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is among the 13 percent of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report.
The skilled care community earned Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for both Short Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care.
The five-star rated facility also received its second consecutive deficiency-free annual survey this fall, which is a significant accomplishment.
The nursing home inspection is a rigorous review process required for all nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid and is regulated by State (Department of Health) and Federal authorities (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)). On average, skilled nursing facilities in CT receive 7 deficiencies per survey each year. Homes must be in substantial compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, as well as state law.
United Methodist Homes President and CEO David Lawlor said, “We are extremely proud of our team at Bishop Wicke for upholding the highest standard of care through the most difficult times. The extraordinary dedication and compassion of fantastic staff coupled with a 147-year organizational mission of service, and not profits, is a powerful combination!”
U.S. News gives the designation of Best Nursing Home only to those homes that satisfy U.S. News’s assessment of the appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in quality measures. The ratings include data on staffing, success in preventing ER visits and pneumonia vaccination rates, among other metrics. Out of 13,175 nursing homes that received a Long-Term Care Rating, 1,063 were designated as High-Performing.
The Short-Term Care Rating incorporates measures of quality including consistency of registered nurse staffing, use of antipsychotic drugs and success in preventing falls.
For 2021-22, 13,500 facilities received a Short-Term Rating, while only 1,651 homes earned a High-Performing Rating.
This year's methodology includes an emphasis on homes meeting certain standards of patient safety, which could limit a home’s ability to achieve a ‘High-Performing’ rating. These standards include a minimum threshold for the staff
COVID-19 vaccination rate, among other criteria. Homes that have below a 75% COVID-19 staff vaccination rate are not considered a leading facility.
A significant percentage of Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care programs that would otherwise have qualified as 'High-Performing' were downgraded at the time of publication.
About Wesley Village: Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Avenue in Shelton and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing and short-term rehab. To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact us at 203.225.5024. To become part of the Wesley Village team, visit our website at: https://www.umh.org/career-opportunities-at-umh.
About U.S. News and World Report: As nursing homes and facilities across the country continue to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. News report provides data-driven information and guidance to help residents, families and caregivers understand their long- and short-term care options. Now in its 12th year, the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ratings and profiles offer comprehensive information about quality of care, COVID-19 vaccination requirements for residents and staff, flu and pneumonia vaccination rates, and infection control violations listed on the resident safety summary.
Individuals can easily conduct customized research for a highly rated nursing home by location, size, and Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
For more information behind both U.S. News ratings please refer to the FAQ.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Monday, November 29, 2021
Ansonia Police issue winter parking regulations effective Dec.1
Winter Parking Regulations and Snow Removal
There shall be in the City a twenty-four hour (24) a day, seven (7) days a week, parking ban on all city streets and highways. The purpose is to allow snow equipment to remove snow and ice as quickly as possible from all city streets and highways.
For this winter season, motor vehicles are allowed to park on the odd-numbered side of municipal streets starting on December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.
The following are exceptions to the winter parking regulations:
City streets that display “No Parking Signs” shall be exempt from alternate side parking during the winter parking season in the area designated by the “No Parking Signs.” These streets include: South Cliff Street, North State Street, Crescent Street (Howard Ave to Day St.), Franklin Street (Jackson to Wakelee Ave), Colony Street, Division Street and North Spring Street (from Hill Street to Jewett Street), High Street (Lester St. to Howard Ave), Doyle Drive, Fourth Street (Gatison Park area). Church St., Holbrook St. (Pork Hollow to Jackson St.) and Pork Hollow.
Winter parking is allowed only on the odd side of the following street(s):
• Star Street
Parking is only permitted on the even numbered side of the following streets, regardless of the calendar year:
• Fifth Street;
• Jewett St. (North Spring Street to Platt Street);
• Hotchkiss Terrace (the area west of Kathy Lane);
• North Cliff Street;
• Colony Street, north of Gardner’s Lane;
• Park Place.
Parking is prohibited on the following streets: Stage Coach Road, Remer Street, Union Street, Crowley Street, Pleasant Street, Beaver Street, (North Street to the Seymour Line), Holbrook Court and Father Lar Drive, Lawton Terrace, Crescent Street (Howard Ave to Lester St.), North Fourth Street, Prospect Street, (Moulthrop St. to Viselli Court), Rockwood Ave. Ext., Viselli Court, Walkers Court, Oak Lane and Carver St.
Parking is prohibited on Main Street, West Main Street and East Main Street from 1200 a.m. (midnight) to 6:00 a.m.
Any person receiving a written notice for violating the regulation must either submit payment of $15.00, or file a formal appeal, to the Police Department within ten (10) days. The fine will increase to $30.00 after ten (10) days.
Residents should also be aware of the city regulation that requires the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours from the end of the snowfall. The owner of the land and or the person having care and control of the property shall be responsible for the removal. Any violation of this may result in an infraction for violation of a town ordinance.
This is release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Seymour Strand to show Christmas classic, collect funds for Spooner House
Cash donations for Spooner House in Shelton will be accepted. Spooner House provides the Valley Food Bank and shelter services.
Rated: PG Runtime: 2 hours,10 minutes
New this year!
We will be offering raffle baskets during the screening of "It’s A Wonderful Life."
If you’re in need of a gift this is the perfect way to start (or complete) your shopping list! What could be easier; shopped, themed, wrapped, and festive! You can always win and gift yourself. You deserve it!
As a reminder, raffle tickets and concession booth are cash only. Thank you for your support of the Strand!
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls.
He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from doing so is George's modest building and loan company, which was founded by his generous father.
But on Christmas Eve, George's Uncle Billy loses the business's $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Potter finds the misplaced money and hides it from Billy.
When the bank examiner discovers the shortage later that night, George realizes that he will be held responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse, finally allowing Potter to take over the town. Thinking of his wife, their young children, and others he loves will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide.
But the prayers of his loved ones result in a gentle angel named Clarence coming to earth to help George, with the promise of earning his wings. He shows George what things would have been like if he had never been born.
Rated: PG Runtime: 2 hours,10 minutes
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
Seymour FD readies Popcorn Ball Sunday with Santa tradition
SEYMOUR - Popcorn balls from Santa riding on Seymour firetrucks starting at 9 a.m Dec. 19. It doesn't get better than that!
Listen for the sirens and when the trucks come down your street, be sure to come outside!
Wave to Santa and your favorite volunteer firefighters!
This is shared from a Facebook event page.
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