St. John’s Named to Long-Term Care Equality Index
St. John’s was recently awarded national distinction as a LGBTQ-friendly senior community. The Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI)– the first-ever nationwide assessment of LGBTQ inclusivity and inclusion at American long-term…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Visitation Amidst COVID-19
It has been 13 long weeks since we were required to close our doors to visitation at St. John’s Home. The pain of this separation is palpable for all parties…
Read MoreBright Spot Shines on Remarkable Reminders
Kristina Dinino-Jeffords who is the owner of the Mad Hatter Restaurant and Bakery dropped off 40 boxed luncheons to St. John’s Home staff members. Kristina started giving back to the…
Read MoreGenerous Volunteer Gives a Touching Gift to St. John’s Residents
Margaret Watson is a dedicated and generous volunteer at St. John’s Home. During the month of March she is displaying her extraordinary paintings in our gallery each for sale at…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Welcoming Neighbors
There was an announcement this past December that no one could have expected.. A neighboring nursing home had experienced a terrible flooding issue and residents would have to be evacuated…
Read MoreWXXI Connections: Exploring the state of housing for older LGBTQ adults
St. John’s was proud to be part of the discussion panel for WXXI Connections that discussed housing options for the senior LGBTQ population. Nate Sweeney, St. John’s Vice President of…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Karen Phelps
When Karen Phelps began volunteering at St. John’s in September 2019, she did not know how much she would learn and discover about herself. “I have two older women, 87…
Read MoreNursing Referral Program Spotlight: Vanmany and Lisa
Vanmany Banks and Lisa Ellis have been connected for over thirty years. After Lisa’s family sponsored Vanmany’s to escape Laos in Southeast Asia, and move to America, the families instantly…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Sue Shifley
“Interacting with the residents brings me so much joy, and I find volunteering with them very rewarding,” says Sue while sitting next to Helen, a resident she is assisting. After…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Innovation
As the summer comes to a close I reflect on our brand characteristics that inspired me to make a move to St. John’s. Innovation is crucial in our industry to…
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