Resident Shows Determination in Road to Recovery
A Waterview Villa resident who has undergone numerous surgeries is now improving her mobility after working closely with the therapy team. Continue Reading Continue reading
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Inside Athena: Helping Admit Residents into Athena-Managed Rhode Island Centers
Autumn Costa has been able to help families through the process of moving a loved one into a skilled nursing facility throughout the state of Rhode Island. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Malia Hill Promoted to Nurse Leadership Role Overseeing Mass., R.I.
Malia Hill has been promoted within the Athena family to a director role in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: The Waterview Villa C.N.A. Leading as a “Fine Example”
Waterview Villa C.N.A. Naira DeSousa enjoys the place she works and the people she works with. Chosen as an Employee of the Month, the team is returning their love and appreciation to her. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: The Orchard View Manor Counselor Helping Those With Substance Use In Recovery
Brian Pallister helps people dealing with substance use disorders at Orchard View Manor and Waterview Villa, whether it’s people who are ready to make a change or find inspiration for those not at that point yet. Continue Reading Continue reading
A Look At The Admissions Process Within Athena Health Care Systems
An often underlooked part of healthcare in a nursing home setting is the admissions process. Athena’s Regional Directors of Admissions for Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts explain the process and how to navigate it. Continue Reading Continue reading
Heatherwood, Waterview Villa Featured As Top Rhode Island Nursing Homes
Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newport and Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in East Providence are being recognized as top facilities in the state in the May 2023 edition of Rhode Island Monthly. Continue Reading Continue reading
The Lasting Impact of A Rhode Island Occupational Therapist
Athena’s celebration of National Occupational Therapy Month through April recognizes two Rhode Island therapists drawn to the profession and found a lifelong career at their centers. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Waterview Villa’s Costume-Wearing Therapeutic Recreation Dir.
Barbara Ellis-Voltas is known around Waterview Villa for her singing, her personality, and certainly her fun costumes. As Director of Therapeutic Recreation, she is always finding new ways to entertain her residents. Continue Reading Continue reading
Waterview Villa’s Administrator Comes With Decades Long Experience Leading Centers
Brian Brown, the Administrator of Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, says the drive to stay in the industry has come from the ability to have a positive influence. Continue Reading Continue reading