The Mary Wade Home
118 Clinton Avenue
New Haven, CT 06513
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Home Makeover: Mary wade
facility begins $11 Million Expansion
NEW HAVEN REGISTER, JANUARY 24, 2010 — In its 143-year history, The Mary Wade Home Inc. repeatedly has expanded its mission. Now it’s time to add space.
At the end of the Civil War, a group of women formed The Home for the Friendless, a place where young, single mothers — who also were destitute — could find safety and shelter. As time went on, its doors opened to older females, men and married couples.
A skilled nursing center was added in 1989 and an Adult Day Health and Recreation Center was created in 1993.
Grant funds from the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut allowed the home to introduce weekday transportation services for clients and members of the community who otherwise have difficulty traveling to medical and dental appointments.
And come next spring, the facilities at 118 Clinton Ave. will be able to accommodate a greater number of people in need.
“The Mary Wade Home is a great part of this community. They do a lot for the neighborhood, they do a lot for their residents and patients. It’s a great thing to see,” said Robert Smuts, chief administrative officer for the city.
Mary Wade last week hosted a groundbreaking ceremony, marking the early stages of an $11 million expansion project that will create space for 34 additional beds in the home’s Skilled Nursing Facility, for a total of 90. Also, the adult day center will double its capacity to 100 clients per day, said President and Chief Executive Officer David Hunter.
“This expansion is the result of a vision,” Hunter said. “Times are challenging, but we’re meeting a need. We are building to stay ahead of the curve.”
Mary Wade’s campus also includes an assisted living facility with which Lennie Celestin, a resident of 11 years, is quite pleased.
“The staff and employees are very, very accommodating. They try to make sure you are as comfortable as possible,” he said.
Barr & Barr Inc. Builders, which has offices in New Haven and seven other Northeast locations, is the construction management company for the expansion, financed through Bridgeport-based People’s United Bank. Kenneth Boroson is the architect.
“It’s great to be working in these times,” Donald Barr said. “This is the kind of work Barr & Barr enjoys doing. It’s a legacy to a community.”
The city’s Fair Haven neighborhood always has been home to Mary Wade, although its leadership team considered a move to the suburbs years ago, Hunter said.
Officials instead reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the riverside community by acquiring nine surrounding residential properties and renting apartment units to low- and moderate-income families and the elderly.
Ken Jenke, co-chairman of the Chatham Square Neighborhood Association and five-year Fair Haven resident, and association member Lee Cruz both said Mary Wade has been a “friend” to the community by helping to remove blight and supporting grassroots events such as festivals, block watch parties and picnics.
“It really represents for us cooperation between neighbors and Mary Wade to make our community healthier and stronger,” Jenke said. “We’re proud to have them in Fair Haven.”
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last year awarded The Mary Wade Home with five out of five possible stars in quality of care and other performance measures.
In 2007, the agency was an inaugural recipient of the Pathways to Greatness award from the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
The home has received other accolades over the years, including the Leadership in Health care/Developer Investment award from the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the “Good Egg” award from the Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund.
“It certainly is an exciting time,” Board of Managers President Raymond Peach said. “We look forward to this project being completed and the good work of The Mary Wade Home continuing.”
Contact Angela Carter at 203-789-5752 or acarter@newhavenregister.com.
Mary Wade Home Breaks
Ground on $11 Million Expansion
New Haven, CT – The Mary Wade Home, a five-star healthcare campus located in Fair Haven, CT, will host an official ground breaking ceremony with the community leaders on an $11 million expansion on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. at the Mary Wade Home [construction site (Atwater Street parking lot).]
Despite cold conditions, Barr & Barr Construction Management Company has forged ahead by demolishing the existing Adult Day Center over the past two weeks. On January 20, David Hunter, Chief Executive Officer, will be joined by Donald Barr, Principal of Barr & Barr Inc.; Kenneth Boroson, AIA, Principal, Kenneth Boroson Architects; and community leaders, including Chamber of Commerce President Anthony Rescigno, to break ground on this visionary and timely project. Over 25 community leaders will be attending the ceremony, including the Board of Managers and committee chairs of the Mary Wade Home. Peoples United Bank will be providing the loan to make this project possible.
This ambitious project is scheduled to be completed by May 2011 and will include an additional 34 beds to be added to the Skilled Nursing Facility and additional 50 clients for the Adult Day Center, to more than double the capacity for community members. Once the project is complete, Mary Wade will be able to offer greater New Haven community residents 94 Skilled Nursing Facility Beds, capacity for 100 Adult Day Center clients and renovated rooms in the Assisted Living Facility.
mary wade Board of managers approves new officers for 2010-2013
New Haven, CT – Mary Wade is pleased to announce the selection of a slate of new officers to lead the Board of Managers for 2010-2013.
Raymond Peach will continue to serve as the president of the Board. Mr. Peach is a senior consultant with TD Banknorth and has over 49 years of banking experience.
Richard A. Hutchinson, an independent financial advisor for CIGNA's financial planning operation, has been selected to serve as vice president of the Board. Mr. Hutchinson was a managing partner of Richards, Gerard, & Allen, Inc. and a senior consultant with Don Aux Associates. He has an MBA and MA in finance and economics from Trinity College and the University of New Haven, he taught at the Ancell Graduate School of Business and Southern Connecticut State University, and he is the author of Mergers & Acquisitions.
Lucie Iannotti has been selected to serve as treasurer of the Board. Mrs. Iannotti has a BA from Connecticut College and an MA from Yale University. She is an active volunteer and lends her talents to hospice care, St. Mary's Church, and the Branford Liturgy Committee.
Christina Ciociola has been selected to serve as secretary of the Board. Mrs. Ciociola is the philanthropic officer for care coordination and data for the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. She has an MA in public health and social work and a certificate in gerontology from Boston University. She has also served as a member of the management team of a 500-bed extended care facility, which included oversight of the social work department and the Alzheimer's Disease/dementia special care unit.
mary wade IS PLEASED TO WELCOME
NEW
ADULT DAY CENTER DIRECTOR
JULIE GELGAUDA
New Haven, CT – Mary Wade is very pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Gelgauda as the new Adult Day Center director. Julie has an extensive background in serving aging and elderly individuals, excellent administrative skills, and a demonstrated affection for and interest in our community's elders. Julie has a bachelor's degree in social welfare from the University of New Haven, and two master's degrees from Southern Connecticut State University, one in social work and the other in counseling of adults and older persons.
Julie’s experience includes eight years as the director of care management at the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut where she directed operations for all agency care management programs, including the Homecare Program for Elders, a Medicaid waiver program serving over 3,400 clients. Prior to this position, Julie was the director of Pond Ridge at Ashlar Village of Wallingford, an assisted living campus. She also served as the manager of clinical support services for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the supervisor at the Connecticut Community Care, Inc., where she was responsible for supervising case managers who provide consultation and case management services to older adults and their families. Julie is a licensed clinical social worker and an adjunct professor in the Department of Sociology at Quinnipiac University.
mary wade's Fourth Annual golf Tournament
David V. Hunter, Mary Wade Home Chief Executive Officer
(left); Thomas McKeon (center), and Christopher McKeon,
Golf Tournament Committee Chair
New Haven, CT – The Mary Wade Home hosted its Fourth Annual Golf Tournament on August 25, 2009, at the New Haven Country Club. With over 59 golfers in attendance and a beautiful course to play on, it was a memorable day for all.
The tournament continues to gain momentum and popularity and raised $21,000 with the support of donors and sponsors including, but certainly not limited to:
Platinum Sponsor:
Essex Financial Bank/Financial Services
Gold Sponsors:
The L. Suzio York Hill Corporation
Barr & Barr Builders, Inc.
Silver Sponsor:
UHY LLP
Special thanks to the chair of the Golf Tournament Committee, Mr. Christopher McKeon, and to his father,
Mr. Thomas P. McKeon, for all of their help to make this year a success. We appreciate Dave McDermott Chevrolet Hummer providing a 2010 Chevy Equinox for the hole-in-one prize. We would like to thank all of the additional supporters who purchased advertisements in the program book or donated an item for the silent auction.
We are thrilled to continue this annual event that brings the community together while raising funds for the Mary Wade Home. The true beneficiaries of this fun-filled event are Mary Wade’s residents and community clients who continue to receive the best possible care and services from our dedicated and caring staff. |
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