Welcome to MissionCare at Holyoke
Kyle Bousquet
Administrator
Dear Residents and Family Members,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to MissionCare at Holyoke. Formerly known as Mount Saint Vincent Care Center and the successor to the Farren Care Center program, MissionCare at Holyoke has been part of the iCare Health Network since 2021 and is a specialized long term care center – the only one of its kind in Massachusetts.
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MissionCare at Holyoke cares primarily for residents with a dual diagnoses of mental illness and a major medical condition as well as residents with other stigmatizing factors who may be difficult to place in a standard long term care setting or other site of care. Residents are referred to the center for long term care from all around the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New England. MissionCare’s clinical and behavioral programming is tailored to individuals with these diagnoses and needs.
It is an honor and a privilege to make our residents feel home and bring a person centered approach, coupled with strong community support to ensure they feel warmth and compassion. It is very rewarding and I am proud to be an Administrator and care for our residents everyday with such a great team.
The MissionCare at Holyoke campus was designed to create a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere that contributes to each resident’s ability to enjoy his or her continuing life experience. Located atop the Ingleside section of Holyoke, overlooking the Connecticut River, every floor offers contemporary, comfortable resident rooms along with dining rooms, lounges and activity spaces. Residents also can enjoy the center’s recreational areas and a large, secure outdoor space. A large community room, hair salon and dining room also are on site. Continue reading…
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Halloween Celebrations Across the iCare Health Network, 2026
November 2, 2026
Residents and staff across the iCare Health Network celebrated Halloween with costumes, music, decorations and a variety of seasonal activities. Care centers marked the occasion with Halloween parties, festive treats, games and plenty of creative costumes. Residents and staff joined in the fun, with karaoke and singing among the highlights of this year’s celebrations. Halloween is always a popular time of year at iCare’s skilled nursing care centers, giving residents and staff an opp… -
Preparing for Fall and Winter: Fall Prevention & Pulmonary Care in CT Skilled Nursing
October 27, 2026
When the leaves start changing and the air turns crisp here in Connecticut, families naturally begin thinking about how the colder months might affect their loved ones. For folks living in skilled nursing centers, fall and winter can bring extra challenges—things like slippery floors, drier indoor air, seasonal bugs, and breathing difficulties that seem to flare up when the temperature drops. At iCare Health Network, we pay close attention to these seasonal shifts because we know how important… -
National Quality Achievements Celebrated at AHCA/NCAL Conference as Three iCare Centers Accept Awards
October 21, 2026
Three iCare Health Network skilled nursing care centers were recognized for their commitment to quality care at the 2026 American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Delivering Solutions Conference. Parkville Care Center in Hartford received the Silver Achievement in Quality Award, becoming one of only two skilled nursing facilities in Connecticut to earn the distinction in 2026. The award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated measurable progress… -
DPH Completes Inspection of Fresh River Healthcare with No Deficiencies or Findings Following Public Allegations
October 20, 2026
The outcome is particularly significant given the reckless and unsubstantiated public accusations made against Fresh River Healthcare and its staff. Allegations of widespread care problems and unresolved regulatory concerns were presented publicly without advance communication to facility leadership or an opportunity for the organization to investigate and respond. iCare Health Network strongly disputes the characterization of Fresh River Healthcare presented at the press conference and believes… -
MissionCare at Bennington residents and staff recently took the stage for the center’s first-ever MissionCare’s Got Talent Show, bringing together an afternoon of music, creativity, humor and some unexpected talents. Residents shared a wide range of skills with the audience, including singing, poetry and flower arranging. One participant put a different kind of talent on display with an impressive Jenga-stacking performance. Several MissionCare staff members also joined the lineup and shared… -
The Big E at the Little i: iCare Residents Celebrate a New England Tradition
September 30, 2026
The sights, tastes and traditions of The Big E came to iCare Health Network this September as residents and staff across the network celebrated “The Big E at the Little i,” a two-week series of recreation programs inspired by New England’s biggest fair. The tradition began years ago at Touchpoints at Manchester, where Recreation Director Melissa Ploszaj and her team developed their own version of The Big E for residents. The program takes residents on a tour of New England, using food, act…
