WARWICK, NY (February 10) – It was a fun morning on Wednesday, February 10, for both young and older at Schervier Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of the Bon Secours Charity Health System.
As part of Schervier Pavilion's intergenerational programming, residents had an opportunity to get together with children from the nearby Warwick Day Care Center for a "Hot Cocoa Party."
In addition to sharing hot cocoa and cookies, both the children and the residents were delighted to also enjoy the company of two friendly dogs, Rooster and Leo, courtesy of owner Pat Heffernan.
And there was a surprise visit by New York State Assemblyman Karl Brabenec who handed out Valentine's Day cards crafted by children attending Warwick's Park Avenue Elementary School.
As always, the visit by the children was a welcome experience for the residents and the staff of Schervier Pavilion.
"We publish a calendar every month that's filled with interesting and entertaining things to do throughout the day as well as some evenings." Said Recreational Director Kari Call, who is a certified therapy recreation specialist (CTRS). "Therapeutic recreation is essential to the quality of life and the quality of care of individuals receiving health and human services at our facility."
Schervier Pavilion is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Dedicated to the highest standard of health care excellence, its full range of services, such as its therapeutic recreational program, are designed to respond to each individual's physical, emotional and spiritual needs. At Schervier Pavilion, our goal is to help each resident maintain the highest level of daily independence possible. Residents participate in a broad range of therapeutic and social activities designed to enhance their physical and mental capabilities. A team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals provides all services. Located on a 27-acre campus that includes Day-At-A-Time Adult Day Health Program, Mount Alverno Center, an adult home and assisted living residence and St. Anthony Community Hospital, Schervier Pavilion residents have access to a complete continuum of care.
In addition to quality long term care services, Schervier Pavilion also offers a wide range of short-term (sub acute) care needs. Its sub acute services include IV therapy, Rehabilitation therapy and wound care. These services afford residents the ability to recuperate for a short time in the sub-acute unit of the facility and then return home where they can resume a more independent life.
About St. Anthony Community Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network
For over 75 years, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, New York, has been serving the residents of Orange County, New York and New Jersey's Sussex and Passaic Counties with outstanding and compassionate care. The 60-bed hospital has been a primary resource for emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute care services. Also on campus is the Mount Alverno Center, a state-approved adult home with an assisted living program serving 85 residents, and Schervier Pavilion a 120-bed, skilled nursing facility dedicated to the highest standard of healthcare excellence. For more information about St. Anthony Community Hospital, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion, visit BSCHS.BonSecours.com or follow the facilities at Facebook.com/BSCHS or Twitter.com/BSCHS.
About Westchester Medical Center Health Network
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,500-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, NY, spanning seven hospitals and several campuses and locations in the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 10,000 people, with nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals and numerous health-related centers, programs and services, today WMCHealth is the leading and pre-eminent provider of integrated health in the Hudson Valley. For more information about WMCHealth, visit www.WMCHealth.org
In addition to sharing hot cocoa and cookies, both the children and residents like Isabelle Monzon, were delighted to also enjoy the company of two friendly dogs, Rooster and Leo, courtesy of owner Pat Heffernan.
In addition to sharing hot cocoa and cookies, both the children and residents like Lena Schwartzman, were delighted to also enjoy the company of two friendly dogs, Rooster and Leo, courtesy of owner Pat Heffernan.
There was a surprise visit by New York State Assemblyman Karl Brabenec who handed out Valentine's Day cards crafted by children attending Warwick's Park Avenue Elementary School. He also had an opportunity to listen as Ida Sabini, 100, entertained everyone with her favorite Italian song, "We' Marie."