Welcome to 60 West

Melissa Schmitt
Administrator

Dear Residents and Families,
Thank you so much for choosing 60 West for your skilled nursing, specialty clinical programming and long term care needs. Our team recognizes that each patient and their family is truly unique with their own set of expectations, clinical and social need and goals for care. Our mission is to provide a safe, secure environment that is inclusive, compassionate and free of stigma.
At 60 West, we are committed to actually living and delivering on our Mission and Vision. Our team is diverse, passionate and engaged, but most importantly they are a Team and a Family. We work together day in and day out to make 60 West all that it can be and bring that same feeling to the residents with whose care and safety we are entrusted.
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We are pleased and proud that since inception, 60 West has consistently been rated a Four or Five Star facility overall and for quality measures, as granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 60 West has also been the recipient of a US News and World Report Best Nursing Home recognition for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 and an American Health Care Association (AHCA) Silver Quality Award. Beyond the numbers, we find ways to innovate and improve patient care and the experience. Continue Reading
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iCare Health Network Blog
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September is Healthy Aging Month: Taking Charge for a Fulfilling Life
September 20, 2023
Every September, we mark Healthy Aging Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the beauty of growing older while emphasizing the importance of taking control of our health. The origins of Healthy Aging Month are credited to a television special that inspired people to make lifestyle and dietary changes to prevent heart problems. The show received the American Heart Association’s Howard Blakeslee Award. Many campaigns followed, including the distribution of books, brochures, videotapes, etc.
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Housekeeping and Environmental Services Teams Key to Infection Control, Patient Safety, and Customer Satisfaction
September 13, 2023
Environmental Services and Housekeeping Week, celebrated annually in September, recognizes the vital role played by these teams in all areas of healthcare including skilled nursing and long-term care. In healthcare the spotlight often shines on doctors, nurses and other direct care providers and it becomes easy to overlook those working tirelessly to support the residents and their quality of life in other meaningful ways. The contribution of housekeeping and environmental services is inte…
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National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month: Supporting Recovery in Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care
September 6, 2023
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorders, celebrating those in recovery, and highlighting the importance of accessible treatment and support. By prioritizing individualized care plans, integrated treatment, and a supportive environment, iCare seeks to enhance the quality of life for those in recovery and help them achieve lasting sobriety. As we celebrate Recovery Month, let us continue to advocate for accessible and eff…
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Summer Happenings Around the iCare Health Network
August 8, 2023
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July 9-15 is National Therapeutic Recreation Week and although it is organized through the National Recreation and Park Association, iCare celebrates its Recreation team and all of the amazing work they have done in the last year and beyond. Therapeutic recreation stands out as an essential element in enhancing the quality of life for nursing home residents. As we celebrate National Therapeutic Recreation Week, it is crucial to recognize the important role this specialized form of recreation pla…
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CNA Hyacinth Mallett Retires After Thirty-Nine Years of Service at Westside Care Center
July 6, 2023
On July 5, 2023, the team at Westside Care Center celebrated and recognized Hyacinth Mallett for her nearly 40 years of service to the residents of Westside. Hyacinth joined the team on October 30, 1984 after she completed CNA training at Gables Convalescent Home on Washington Street in Hartford. She briefly worked at Burnside Convalescent Home for six months before calling Westside Care Center home. In 2016, she received an American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) award and w…