St. Ann's Community

Happy St. Joseph’s Day! ✝️ Today, we celebrate St. Joseph, protector of families, workers, and the Church. A cherished tradition, St. Joseph’s Table, began in Sicily when a famine-stricken village prayed for his help. Their prayers were answered with the fava bean - a symbol of survival - and they honored St. Joseph by feeding those in need. At St. Ann’s Community, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, we carry on this tradition with food, music, and acts of service, including donations to support those in need in our local community. BLESSING OF ST. JOSEPH’S TABLE All-provident God, the good things that grace this table remind us of your many good gifts. Bless this food, and may the prayers of St. Joseph, who provided bread for your Son and food for the poor, sustain us and all our brothers and sisters on our journey towards your heavenly Kingdom. Through Christ our Lord.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁. 𝗔𝗻𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆? Whether you need service hours or just want to lend a hand, our Open Volunteer Days are a great way to get involved! You never know what meaningful experiences await. Sign up now for a rewarding experience! https://lnkd.in/ew5tmvHm

Celebrating excellence! 🎉 Congratulations to Luz Rivera (CNA II), Jeffery Brunner (Life Enrichment Advocate), Sarah Vandenbout (Manager of HIM & Corporate Compliance Officer), and Danielle Guillemette (Manager, Social Work) for receiving the Award of Excellence last Friday. Your hard work and dedication inspire us all! ⭐👏

Big congrats to our newest NATP (Nurse Assistant Training Program) grads! You did it! Your hard work is just the beginning of an amazing journey in healthcare. Wishing you all the best! 👏🩺

Celebrating Our Amazing Team! 🎉 Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and passion. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙 #EmployeeAppreciation #Teamwork #Gratitude

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re kicking off a weekly spotlight highlighting the incredible women making an impact in our industry and within our company. Stay tuned as we honor their brilliance, leadership, and contributions! 💜 #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpoweredWomen

The challenges faced by nursing homes have a ripple effect across the entire healthcare system. When they struggle, hospitals can’t discharge patients, emergency rooms become overcrowded, and critical surgeries get delayed -all due to a shortage of skilled nursing beds. At St. Ann’s Community, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for seniors. Caring for the Most Important People on Earth isn’t just our mission, it’s our promise. But years of inadequate Medicaid funding are making it harder for nursing homes across New York to stay open. Right now, hundreds of beds sit empty - not because there isn’t a need, but because there isn’t enough funding to hire the staff required to provide care. This affects all of us - our parents, grandparents, loved ones, and even our future selves. If you believe in access to quality care for seniors and a stronger healthcare system for everyone, now is the time to act. Watch this important message from St. Ann’s President & CEO Michael E. McRae, delivered to local legislators at the Annual Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly (GRAPE) Legislative Breakfast. His remarks highlight the financial crisis facing nursing homes due to Medicaid underfunding and the critical, widespread impact it is having. We need real policy solutions before it’s too late. Watch the video below and take action by clicking the link in the description. Your voice matters. https://lnkd.in/e485e2TV

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 : 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🌟 Alivia, a St. Ann's Community Volunteer, senior at Webster Schroeder High School, and a dedicated Girl Scout, spent over 90 hours creating Activity Libraries for residents in Skilled Nursing and Memory Care at St. Ann’s Community at Cherry Ridge! With support from the Life Enrichment team and generous donors, she designed 12 activities, 69 kits, and 9 Activity Libraries to bring joy, engagement, and purpose to our residents. Thank you, Alivia, for making a lasting impact! Your dedication is truly inspiring. Interested in volunteering and making a difference? Contact our Volunteer Services Manger, Colleen Holcomb, at cholcomb@mystanns.com today!

Michael E. McRae, President & CEO of St. Ann’s Community, joined fellow members of the Alliance for Senior Care in Albany this week to advocate for increased Medicaid reimbursement rates and the protection of nursing home funding from New York State. As part of these efforts, Alliance members met with key legislators, including NYS Senator Samra Brouk, NYS Assemblywoman Sarah Clark - AD 136, and NYS Assemblyman Josh Jensen, to discuss the urgent need for a 20% increase in Medicaid funding and the prevention of capital cuts. St. Ann’s Community remains committed to advocating for policies that support high-quality care for seniors across New York State. #SupportOurSeniors

Excited to host students from RCSD for our Job Shadowing Event at St. Ann’s! 🎉 They explored job and volunteer opportunities, gained hands-on experience, and even participated in a CPR training session. 👏💙 #FutureCaregivers #LearningInAction #StAnnsCommunity"