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Senior Helpers

Who is Senior Helpers?

We are pleased to be a partner of Masonic Homes to provide in-home care for this vast community of Master Masons, Wives, and Widows. Senior Helpers is proud to have lead the industry in programs like Senior Gems®, which certifies caregivers in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as a first-in-the-industry program to provide specialized training to our caregivers who care for seniors with Parkinson’s. Other services include:

  • Companion care
  • Transitional care
  • Chronic disease care
  • Respite care
  • Surgery assistance
  • Veterans benefit assistance

How Can They Help?

Receiving extra support at home for yourself or a loved one is of utmost importance. Sometimes, a physician may advise specific support services at home following a fall, surgery, or illness. Sometimes, the need for in-home care may be obvious. Recognizing the right time to obtain additional support at home can significantly benefit both the patient and the caregiver, offering safety, convenience, and peace of mind. In this journey, Senior Helpers is here to provide the support and guidance you need, making what may feel like an overwhelming process more manageable.

Take the quiz, “Is Homecare Right for Me?” to learn more or click here for the Senior Helpers Mason’s webpage.

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MCSA is proud to be affiliated with The Overlook in Charlton/Masonic Health System of MA, Inc. to keep our seniors happy and healthy. Read more about our member spotlight of February.

Masonic Health System of MA, Inc./The Overlook in Charlton

About MHS

For over 100 years, Masonic Health System of MA, Inc., or The Overlook in Charlton, has provided a continuum of care and health services for Massachusetts residents and their families. Today, The Overlook tailors to individuals with a wide variety of needs. They offer independent living, enhanced assisted living, memory careskilled nursingshort-term rehabilitation, home health, and  hospice.

Persevering Through the Pandemic

Back in 2020, Masonic Health System of MA, Inc. suffered some substantial blows at the hands of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Extreme staffing shortages, an increase in outside agency wages, and an increase in the costs in delivery of care hit us hard. To add insult to injury, the MA Department of Public Health forced multiple shutdowns to new admissions.

However, perseverance was key at The Overlook, as it still is today. We are still serving our senior community, despite having to absorb decreases in reimbursement and reductions in payments outside of our control, such as:

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  • Commercial insurance companies
  • Price inflation for supplies and services
  • The growing need for capital improvements to our aging Campus and buildings

These obstacles make us prouder than ever of our 110+ year history at Masonic Health System! We remain extremely optimistic about The Overlook’s future. Our methods of proactively addressing these concerns with grit and innovative solutions are a testament to our resiliency. We refuse to be crippled and derailed like so many other companies. In fact, The Overlook experienced 31 sales in 2022, 28 sales in 2023, and an occupancy rate exceeding 93%. We are poised and positioned for an exciting future!

The Masonic Health System of MA, Inc./The Overlook in Charlton’s Master Plan

In July 2022, The Overlook completed a Request for Proposal for a large Master Planning process, targeting ten highly reputable national agencies. After narrowing the respondents from 10 to 4 finalists, MHS is proud to be working with RLPS & Witz Company, The Overlook’s Master Planning architects and development partners as of October 2022.

From restaurants to hiking trails to meaningful and enriching experiences, The Overlook is determined to enhance the way we age and engage. Excitingly, partnerships and developments have already begun! We now have a full-service veterinary clinic on Overlook’s Campus in Charlton and an affiliation with the National Innovation Center for Aging in Newcastle, England. The Overlook is now the first senior living hub/community of longevity in the United States!

The Overlook’s Master Planning process will also reinvigorate its Fund Development and Philanthropy Program. With the launch of a Capital Campaign to help raise funds for the project, we are already on the road to completion.

A successful Master Plan will ensure The Overlook’s long-term viability and ability to serve its Mission for years to come. The implementation of this plan will progress in two phases:

Phase 1

Phase 1 focuses on relocating and renovating, and will take 2+ years to complete. During Phase 1, we will be:

  1. Relocating Overlook’s Short Term Rehabilitation Unit to a more favorable location on the Charlton Campus.
  2. Renovating and increasing the units from 27 to 40 Private Rooms.
  3. Reducing The Overlook’s Long-Term Care Units from 112 Private Rooms to 78.
  4. Relocating and doubling the size of the Assisted Living Fieldstone Memory Care.
  5. Updating Stonebrook Enhanced Living.
  6. Updating the 1st & 3rd floors of Long-Term Care.

Phase 2

In conjunction with Phase 1, Master Planning Phase 2 will transform The Overlook beyond its singular Mission of serving older adults. Instead, we will be shifting to a multi-generational, mixed-use Campus! This involves creating a “Village Center” with numerous outlets for individuals of all ages. Here, they will be able to build and enjoy life through exciting amenities, services, and programs designed to positively impact lifestyle, health and wellness. We expect Phase 2 to take 5+ years to complete.

We encourage you to read more on our blog and reach out to us for a tour and more information at 866-753-5429!

MCSA is proud to have members like The Overlook in Charlton/Masonic Health System of MA, Inc. to benefit our seniors in any way we can.

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MCSA is proud to be affiliated with Masonic Care Community New York in Utica, Kew York to keep our seniors happy and healthy. Read more about our member spotlight of February.

Masonic Care Community New York

MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy. Read more about our business partner spotlight of October

Meet HealthPRO Heritage, Our Spotlight Business Partner

HealthPRO Heritage is a national provider of therapy and consulting services best known for clinical innovation, compliance excellence, and a unique approach to market that produces optimal outcomes in a healthcare/payment reform environment.  Deep experience in cross-continuum programming, coupled with a sophisticated technology platform, enables HealthPRO Heritage to support our partners with critical marketplace intelligence, programs and outcomes that drive occupancy and inform strategic decisions.

Skilled Nursing:

We optimize clinical care and outcomes in both short-term rehab programs and long-term care populations, while managing re-hospitalization rates and implementing clinical programs that will position your program for success.

HealthPRO Heritage has been providing therapy services to SNFs since our inception. Founded by skilled nursing and therapy professionals who led therapy divisions to insurmountable success, our company’s approach is deeply rooted in an understanding of the challenges you face on a daily basis.

It’s no coincidence that HealthPRO Heritage’s Clients exceed national averages for star ratings and quality measures:

MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy.

Learn more about our Skilled Nursing Services

HealthPRO Heritage has positively impacted our partners across the spectrum, including Senior Living (AL/IL/MEM) and Skilled Nursing:

MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy.

 

RISE Senior Living, by HealthPRO Heritage: A Sophisticated Therapy & Wellness Services Partner for Assisted & Independent Living & Memory Care Providers.

For more than a decade, HealthPRO Heritage’s Senior Living Division (now, Rise Senior Living) has partnered with Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living communities to optimize residents’ quality of life and strategically drive robust campus-wide success. We now serve over 400 Senior Living communities across the nation, bringing expertise and passion to help produce great outcomes for our community partners and their residents.

MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy.

Learn more about RISE Senior Living

Aging gracefully and safely is a top priority for our senior loved ones. Between 2000 & 2020, rates of deadly falls surged among older adults, with the steepest increase seen in those aged 85 & older. Transitioning to new settings like Senior Living can pose unique challenges, as they adapt to unfamiliar surroundings and routines.

At HealthPRO Heritage we are committed to ensuring our residents’ well-being and success. Our ‘Health and Wellness Assessments’ are the cornerstone of our approach, providing valuable insights into each resident’s lifestyle. This proactive measure allows us to mitigate risks upon move-in and continuously over time.

We believe in meaningful touchpoints that optimize the resident experience and ensure their success. Your loved ones deserve nothing but the best care, resources, and support.

Check out HealthPRO Heritage’s Impact on Occupancy:

MCSA is proud to partner with HealthPRO Heritage to keep our seniors happy and healthy.

Learn how we dropped the move-rate rate by 55%!

Contact HealthPRO Heritage

Please reach out to HealthPRO Heritage for any therapy or consulting needs at [email protected] or by phone at 847-629-0302

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