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Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Hospice Awarded Top 5% National Performance Award

7/30/2025 – Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. President & CEO Holly A. Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN is proud to announce the hospice program’s recognition by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as winners of the SHPBest HOSPICE CAREGIVER EXPERIENCE award. The highly regarded hospice program achieved an overall score that ranked in the top 5% in the SHP national CAHPS Hospice benchmark and scored above the SHP national average for each CAHPS Hospice quality measure as measured from the caregiver’s point

Webster Hospice Team hard at work!

Today’s education meeting brought this incredible team together—dedicated, compassionate, and always focused on delivering the best care. We’re so proud of the difference you make for our patients and families every day. 💙 #HospiceCare #Teamwork #CompassionInAction

Women’s Group Tea Party

Adult Day Health’s Women’s Group gathered for a timeless tea party, where every detail was touched with elegance and care. Delicate china, themed decor, and the gentle clinking of teacups set the scene for a truly lovely morning. Meaningful conversations, graceful laughter, and the quiet joy of togetherness made this gathering unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff — Marilyn Velazques, who shared her gorgeous china collection and décor, and Diane Moquin, who generously donated tea, treats, and tableware. Your

The United Way of North Central Massachusetts Annual Community Celebration

The United Way of North Central Massachusetts held its Annual Community Celebration at The Colonial Hotel in Gardner, MA. on Tuesday evening. The well attended event celebrated successes of the UWNCM and area organizations supported by UWNCM. Representing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. were Kristin Mattson, PT, Chief Development and Clinical Care Transitions Officer and Kelly Ann Loescher, OTR/L, Hospice and Clinical IS Officer.

FedListens Invites Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.

Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. was invited to the May 20, 2025, FedListens event in Keene, NH. The event is an opportunity for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to hear from Senior leaders across a range of organizations and industries. The event is directly connected to the Fed’s review of its long-run goals and strategy for monetary policy. Pictured: Holly with Susan M. Collins, President & CEO of the Federal

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. supports Worcester County Sheriff’s Office 2025 Annual Flag Day Placement Program

May 21, 2025 -Worcester, MA The Office of Worcester County Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis held its Annual Flag Day Placement Program at St. John’s Cemetery, 260 Cambridge St. , Worcester on Wednesday. Over 160 volunteers placed 5,000 American flags on the graves of United States Veterans ahead of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. After Sheriff Evangelidis opened the ceremony, the flags were blessed by Deacon John Franchi and the volunteers dispersed to their assigned areas. Volunteering from Care Central

May 16, 2025 -Webster, MA – JV Mechanical, Inc. Hosts Ribbon Cutting Event at New Showroom

JV Mechanical, Inc. celebrated the opening of its new showroom at 45 Davis St., Webster on Friday morning. Webster selectmen Elaine Davies, Scott Dziedzic, Earl Gabor, Mark Rogers, Tom Klebart and Town Administrator Richard LaFond joined State Representative Joseph McKenna in congratulating the Waskiewicz family for 48 years of servicing the needs of residential and commercial plumbing, heating and HVAC clients throughout MA and CT. Also in attendance was Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber of Commerce President

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Provides Community Education on Stroke Awareness

Richard Eastham, Community Liaison for Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. provided and educational presentation to residents of Heywood Wakefield Commons Assisted Living, 50 Pine St., Gardner. May is Stroke Awareness month, and Richard provided meaningful information regarding the most common stroke types, the signs and symptoms of a stroke, the risk factors for stroke and most importantly, what to do if you think someone is experiencing a stroke ( BE FAST). Pictured: Richard speaking to residents at Heywood Wakefield Commons.

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. supports the Leominster Senior Center Breakfast Collaboration -Wednesday, 5/14/25 -Leominster, MA

Terri Saveall, Community Liaison for Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc, Inc, Inc, Inc. teamed up with Life Care of Leominster’s Bill Connors to present information on post-acute care encompassing the skilled nursing facility and home-based care continuum at the Center’s Collaboration Breakfast Wednesday morning. Pictured: Terri with Leominster Sr. Center participant.

May 15, 2025 – Serious Illness Conversation Training for Clinical Teams

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc, Inc, Inc, Inc. clinicians enjoy and engage in supportive education for skilled conversations with patients facing serious illness. The educational program was presented by Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc, Inc, Inc, Inc.’s Director of Clinical Practice: Palliative and Hospice Care Ashley Kaminski, DNP,APRN, AGACNP-BC. This class represents one of numerous educational offerings on serious illness conversations being scheduled across all locations and teams this month.