Farmington Station recently became the 7th community in the nation to earn the coveted Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation. Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ standards assess an organization’s ability to provide collaborative care in a safe, functional, and respectful environment to help ensure not only quality of care but the quality of life. Accredited…
FARMINGTON, CT— Farmington Station Senior Living went all out for their recent Associate Appreciation Week. Each year on Valentine’s Day, the Assisted Living community uses the opportunity to honor the care, commitment, and compassion of their associates. This year, Farmington Station pulled off a week-long celebration featuring delicious food spreads and fun activities. The associates…
Farmington Station Assisted Living recently hosted their first Antique Auto & Classic Car Show, featuring a display of over 30 cars. Most cars on display were antique or classic cars, with a few modern cars rounding out the exhibition. The stunning variety of vehicles dazzled the crowd of residents, families, friends, and staff. The community…
Farmington Station has achieved the Platinum accreditation level from SAGECare, an organization that provides LGBT Cultural Competency training and consulting to service providers. Earning a credential through SAGECare demonstrates that at least 80% of Farmington Station’s staff have gone through training to enhance service and support older LGBTQ+ adults. SAGECare is a division of SAGE,…
FARMINGTON, CT— In our weekly “Food Fanatics” program, our residents enjoyed learning about—and sampling—fine Italian desserts, including cannoli and various types of Italian cookies, such as pizzelles, pignoli, and amaretti! Food Fanatics is part of the community’s EnrichedLIFE program, a series of activities created to give residents the opportunity to continue doing what they are…
FARMINGTON, CT – Nan Canavan, a New Britain native and longtime Plainville resident, celebrated her 100th birthday this June at Farmington Station Senior Living. Nan celebrated the milestone birthday with an outdoor garden party surrounded by family and friends at the Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support community. Born and raised in New Britain, Nan…
FARMINGTON, CT – Those who work in the senior care industry have definitely had a challenging and unpredictable past year. Farmington Station Senior Living found a way to recognize and give back to their dining room associates this National Waitstaff Day, presenting each server with a personalized gift bag and a day of appreciation. Each…
On December 22nd, Dr. Lars Guldager received a special Lifetime Achievement Award from Farmington Station, the Assisted Living and Memory Support Community that he calls home. Staff, family members and special community guests participated in the award ceremony (both in-person and virtually) that highlighted Guldager’s life story and professional achievements. Born in Jutland, Denmark, Lars…
BRISTOL, CT – In an effort to give back to the community during these uncertain times, Farmington Station Senior Living partnered with the Bristol Senior Center to provide more than 115 meals to local seniors during a curbside pick up event held at the senior center on Friday, September 11th. The meals included chicken piccata…
FARMINGTON, CT — First responders have been working tirelessly since the onset of Covid-19 to keep people safe and deliver life-saving medical attention. Farmington Station wanted to find a way to recognize this work and give back. The Assisted Living and Memory Support Community recently provided lunch to the Farmington Police and Fire Departments as…