Masonic Geriatric Healthcare

Description

Masonicare of Wallingford Connecticut is the states leading provider of healthcare and retirement living communities for seniors We are notforprofit and have more than 100 years of experience behind us Were recognized for the quality compassionate care and steadfast support we provide to our residents and patients

Our Roots
Masonicares roots date back to 1750 when Connecticuts first Masonic Lodge was chartered Nearly 150 years later in 1889 Connecticut Masons began a charitable fund that became The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut and in 1895 dedicated an 88acre homestead in Wallingford as The Masonic Home

Now Open to All
At its inception The Homes mission was to care for the elderly and orphans with Masonic connections During the ensuing years Masonicare grew exponentially and greatly expanded its healthcare services and retirement living options The organization which is now open to all not just Masons employs more than 2500 people throughout the state

Today Masonicare encompass a broad range of healthcare and senior living options

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford and Masonicare at Newtown

Independent living options A continuing care retirement community Masonicare at Ashlar Village and the A Norman Johnson Apartments for individuals 55 and over both located in Wallingford

Assisted living communities Pond Ridge in Wallingford and Lockwood Lodge in Newtown

A residential care home the Leslie G Wright Residence in Wallingford

Masonicare Home Health amp Hospice a statewide home healthcare and hospice provider that touches 3000 patients each month through its 11 offices

Accredited for Excellence
Masonicares affiliates are accredited and approved for excellence by their respective accrediting bodies including the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission CCAC as well as being Medicare certified and licensed by the State of Connecticut

Accreditation assures a high standard of care and best practices for governance and financial management

Our quotAgeless Commitment to Caringquot
At Masonicare we believe in caring for the whole person mind body and spirit Were dedicated to continuing the quotageless commitment to caringquot that has been the cornerstone of our organization for more than 100 years

MissionVision Statement
Our Mission
In furtherance of our traditional Masonic values the mission of Masonicare is to enhance the quality of life by providing health social and spiritual care throughout an individuals lifetime with emphasis on the needs of older persons

Our Vision
Masonicare is recognized as an organization committed to establishing healthcare centers for excellence in all of its affiliates through the development of an integrated personcentered healthcare system Dedicated to our values and in partnership with our communities we are committed to meeting the total needs of those we servemind body and spirit

Our Values
Integrity Trust The foundation by which we operate on a daily basis emphasizing the consideration of others honesty in evaluation and commitment to an ethical standard

Spiritual Our commitment to foster an environment that nurtures ones spiritual dimension so that inner peace is realized and lifes fullest potential is achieved each day

Respect Our commitment to treat all people well and to promote self respect and trust for residents employees volunteers and others and the belief that each person deserves equal respect This commitment includes respect for the individual patients residents autonomy in decision making regarding all aspects of his or her care