Staff at Shelton facility recognized

Bishop Wicke staff pictured from left to right: Deloris Gilliard, CNA, Loir Bauer, RN (Asst. Director of Nursing/Staff Education), Debra Samorajczyk, RN (Administrator), and Evelyn Rupsis, RN (Supervisor). / Contributed photo

SHELTON - Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing and rehab center located on the Wesley Village campus, was recently recognized for excellence by Qualidgm and the Connecticut Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative.

The 5-star rated facility was awarded recognition for their perfect attendance in all sessions of the Connecticut Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative, as well as their 2013-2014 achievement in consistent monthly submission of CARES Reports; project data gathered by staff to help promote quality improvement and person-centered care.

 Bishop Wicke is proud to be part of the Connecticut Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative (CTNHQCC), a national quality improvement initiative launched by Qualidigm, which focuses on improving the overall quality of care for nursing home residents. Qualidigm is a national healthcare consulting and research company providing innovative and scientifically-based solutions to transform care and improve care delivery and patient outcomes. (http://www.qualidigm.org/index.php/who-we-are/)

Bishop Wicke continues to maintain a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2014 and is rated a top facility in the nation, as reported by U.S. News and World Report. (http://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes).

For more information about mission-based healthcare services at Bishop Wicke, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-929-5321.


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Community in Shelton cheers for Team USA

Bishop Wicke staff and residents show spirit at Shelton facility. / Contributed photo

SHELTON - Staff and residents from Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center dressed in red, white, and blue Tuesday in celebration of Team USA’s appearance in round two of the World Cup.

The Bishop Wicke team gathered for a giant group photo to showcase their team spirit on the day of the game.

Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is located on the Wesley Village Campus, 580 Long Hill Ave.
For more information visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-929-5321.


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Shelton community marks week with Hawaiian-themed fun

Staff from Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center at Wesley Village in Shelton pose for a photo while celebrating National Nursing Home Week. / Contributed photo 

SHELTON - Staff, residents, and family members recently celebrated National Nursing Home Week, with an abundance of Hawaiian festivities at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

Honoring the theme, “Celebrating the Aloha Spirit,” the Bishop Wicke team organized a week’s worth of fun activities to inspire staff and residents; acknowledging the difference they make in each other’s lives. 

With a focus on the community’s mission and vision, a Hawaiian word was shared each day in representation of Bishop Wicke’s five core values: Stewardship (Malama), Collaboration (Laulima), Respect (KaHoihi), Spirituality (Pono), and Excellence (Mana).

The community was transformed into an island paradise for the week with Hawaiian details in every corner of the building, including a giant glowing volcano and tiki bar. 

Activities throughout the week included an annual breakfast buffet, Hawaiian shirt contest, Hawaiian bowling, a hula hoop contest, pig roast luau, limbo contest, fountain ceremony and an annual Spirit Renewal event, which were all open to staff and residents. 

All activities were designed to foster a sense of community and strengthen relationships between caregivers and the patients and residents they serve. 

The community showcased its excellence in customer service while proudly committing to continue to learn and grow together as a family, echoing a quote from the weekly program calendar which read, “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” (Quote from Lilo and Stitch)

Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is located on the Wesley Village Campus at 584 Long Hill Ave.

For more information about this five-star, award-winning skilled nursing and rehab center, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-929-5321.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.