Originally published in the Farmington Patch. A local assisted living community is celebrating the recent success of its food department after earning major honors at a competition pitting Connecticut assisted living chefs against each other. And, after the recent chef competition hosted by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association, it offers award-winning food and culinary services.…
Family, friends, residents, and associates gathered for a special medal ceremony to honor Farmington Station resident Joe De Palma as he became a Knight of the Legion of Honor for his service in World War II. Joe served bravely as a medic in the U.S. Army’s 245th Combat Engineers Battalion, defending French soil with dedication…
East Farmington Fire Station goes though Farmington Station’s interactive Dementia Experience, meant to build understanding and empathy towards those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. FARMINGTON, CT — The team at Farmington Station Assisted Living has been getting quite creative with finding new and meaningful ways to connect with and give back to the greater Farmington community.…
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…