Crosby Commons nursing assistant in Shelton honored with prestigious award

Elizabeth Garcia

SHELTON - Elizabeth “Liz” Garcia, Certified Nursing Assistant at Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community at Wesley Village, was recently honored by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association with the 2023 Outstanding Resident Service Award. 

The award was presented by Christopher Carter, President of CALA, at a special ceremony at The Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook.

Garcia has been part of the team at Crosby Commons for 13 years, working as a CNA and providing exceptional care to residents. She was nominated for the award by Crosby team members for her professionalism, kindness, and caring spirit, and her commitment to supporting each resident’s health and independence and dignity.

“She is consistently dependable and comes to work ready to assist co-workers and residents with a good attitude and a sense of humor, which is much appreciated,” said Danita Alberti, Registered Nurse and Director of Carelink Nursing Services at the community.  “Liz’s approach to serving residents is focused on cultivating relationships and helping each individual maintain their independence. Residents often request to have her assist them with their daily care routine, which speaks a great deal of their respect for her.”

Along with Garcia, longtime Crosby Commons team member and housekeeper Terri Moffat, was also nominated for outstanding resident service award. While she was not an award recipient for 2023, Moffat has been a loyal and dedicated part of the Crosby team for 38 years, shaping the culture of the community with her commitment to serving residents and collaborating with her team.

United Methodist Homes, the senior living provider organization which manages Crosby Commons, received three additional awards from its Farmington and Newington communities in recognition of outstanding team members and residents. 

Overall a total of four CALA awards, including Garcia’s, were won across the organization for 2023. 

Crosby Commons & Wesley Village: Crosby Commons is located on the Wesley Village senior living campus at 580 Long Hill Ave., Shelton and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization with a nearly 150-year legacy of caring. 

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. 

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.