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Contact: Dawn Harsch, director of corporate communications, (716) 479-3865

McGuire Health Care Facilities Rated Best Nursing Homes by Newsweek

Newsweek has ranked The McGuire Group’s Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg as No. 20 and Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue as No. 21 out of more than 600 facilities in New York state for the 2025 Best Nursing Homes report. This makes them the second and third-highest-ranked proprietary facilities in the state and among the nation’s top 1,050 facilities out of 14,858 analyzed.

Newsweek partnered with global data research firm Statista to create the annual ranking. The evaluation is based on four pillars including performance data, peer recommendations, accreditations and resident satisfaction. Nursing homes in the 25 states with the highest number of facilities, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS, 2024) were considered in the study.

“The rankings reflect our desire to develop and implement clinically sophisticated programs and services that make an impactful difference in the lives of our residents and the health care community as a whole,” stated Chief Executive Officer, Susan Grigg, RN, BSN, CRRN, LNC, LNHA.

The survey data was collected from June to July 2024. Statista used Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data to determine the performance of nursing homes. For peer recommendations, it invited thousands of medical experts to participate in an online survey. As an additional element, accreditations from the Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) were included in the scoring model, where available.

The overall rating is the weighted average of the performance data score 52%, the reputation score 33%, the accreditation score 10% and the resident satisfaction score 5%.

Autumn View and Brookhaven Health Care Facilities offer post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, palliative care and respite/short-term care. For more information visit www.livinglegendshealth.com.

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Contact: Dawn Harsch, director of corporate communications, news@mvgservices.com, Amy Button, activity director, 716-373-2238

Date: September 6, 2024

Absolut Care of Allegany to Host Health Fair, Vendors, Community Invited

ALLEGANY, NY – Absolut Care of Allegany, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 2178 North 5^th St, will host a health fair for seniors, families and community members on Friday, Sept 20 from 12 pm – 2 pm.

The event will feature informational tables from a variety of vendors including Interfaith Caregivers, Open Doors, Directions of Independent Living, Alzheimer’s Association, Olean General Healthcare Systems, New York State Health Department, Eden Heights, Longevity, Dennis Casey, Total Senior Care, a local ombudsman program, Home Care and Hospice, the Dwyer Group and Absolut Care of Allegany to name a few. Each vendor will also have a free raffle item at their table.

In addition, there will be live entertainment from 12 pm – 1 pm and a hotdog sale including chips and a drink for $5 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. A basket raffle will also be held to benefit Absolut Care of Allegany’s resident and staff Christmas party.

Vendors participation is free. Those who are interested can reach out to Amy Button or Jessica Kramer at (716) 373-2238 or abutton@absolutcare.com or jessicak@absolutcare.com. Participants will be required to provide their own table and raffle item.

Absolut Care of Allegany provides skilled nursing, post-acute and respite/short-term care. Learn more at www.LivingLegendsHealth.com.

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Contact: Dawn Harsch, director of marketing, news@mvgservices.com

Date: August 8, 2024

Taconic Rehab & Nursing at Beacon Appoints Eileen Montalvo as Administrator

BEACON, NY – Eileen Montalvo, LNHA, has been appointed as the administrator at Taconic Rehabilitation & Nursing at Beacon, one of three skilled nursing and rehab facilities in the Taconic Health Care portfolio. It is part of an enterprise that is jointly branded as Living Legends and includes the McGuire Group, RCA Healthcare Management/Absolut Care and VestraCare; together, providing high quality care to more the 2,800 individuals across New York State.

In this capacity, Montalvo is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the 120-bed facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing innovative best practices, overseeing staffing initiatives and orchestrating community engagement.

Montalvo is a graduate of Capella University and obtained an advanced certificate to become a nursing home administrator from Utica University. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success.

She began her career as a certified nursing assistant and is of the belief that small acts of kindness can change the culture and environment in even in the most challenging of situations.

Taconic Rehabilitation & Nursing at Beacon provides skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation and respite/short-term care. To learn more visit: www.livinglegendshealth.com.

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Contact: Dawn Harsch, director of marketing, news@mvgservices.com

Date: July 30, 2024

Absolut Care of Gasport Appoints Rosalie Noyes as Administrator

GASPORT, NY – Rosalie Noyes, MSW, LNHA, has been appointed as the administrator at Absolut Care of Gasport, one of six skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in the Absolut Care portfolio. It is part of an enterprise that is jointly branded as Living Legends and includes the McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare; together, providing high quality care to more the 2,800 individuals across New York State.

In this capacity, Noyes is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the 83-bed facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing innovative best practices and continuing to enhance the facility’s culture for quality care.

Prior to her appointment, Noyes simultaneously served as administrator at Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany and assistant administrator at Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg. She has worked for the McGuire Group portfolio since 2015 holding roles as a social worker at Seneca Health Care Center, an activity leader at Harris Hill Nursing Facility and an associate with the Journeys palliative care program at McGuire’s four Erie County facilities.

She holds a masters in social work from Daemen University and obtained her nursing home administrator’s licensure through St. Joseph’s College of Maine.

Absolut Care of Gasport provides skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation and respite/short-term care. To learn more visit: www.livinglegendshealth.com.

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Contact: Dawn Harsch, director of marketing, news@mvgservices.com

Date: July 29, 2024

Northgate Health Care Facility Appoints Amber Wiehe as Administrator

WHEATFIELD, NY – Amber Wiehe has been appointed as the administrator at Northgate Health Care Facility, one of six skilled nursing and rehab facilities in the McGuire Group portfolio. It is part of an enterprise that is jointly branded as Living Legends and includes RCA Healthcare Management/Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare; together, providing high quality care to more the 2,800 individuals across New York State.

In this capacity, Wiehe is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the 200-bed facility, ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing innovative best practices and continuing to enhance the facility’s culture for quality care.

Prior to her appointment, she held roles as administrator at Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, administrator at Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, assistant administrator at Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg, administrator and social worker at Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga and as a corporate-wide social work consultant.

Wiehe holds a bachelor of arts in sociology and health/human services and a master’s in social work from the University at Buffalo. She obtained her nursing home administrator’s licensure through Robert’s Wesleyan University.

Northgate Health Care Facility provides skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, memory care, in-house dialysis, in-house blood transfusion services, hospice care and respite/short-term care. To learn more visit www.livinglegendshealth.com.

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Contact: Dawn Harsch, Director of Marketing, (716) 479-3865

Date: March 5, 2024

First Nursing Homes in State Approved for Blood Transfusions

BUFFALO, NY – The McGuire Group, operator of highly-ranked skilled nursing and rehabilitative facilities, is excited to announce its approval from the Department of Health to begin providing in-facility blood transfusions at three of its Western New York locations. Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville and Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda are the first and only long-term care facilities in New York State that are authorized to provide this innovative level of care.

The facilities are equipped with dedicated treatment rooms that include pumps, medications, documentation stations, reclining chairs, warming blankets, iPads, televisions, and magazines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Transfusion services are administered by highly trained registered nurses under the direction of a treating physician. The advanced care treatments will begin on March 11 and are available to all patients/residents who meet the criteria and have a chronic or non-urgent need for a blood transfusion. “We’re excited to be pioneering this next-level service for those in the long-term care setting,” stated Chief Nursing Officer Andrea Czora, RN, BSN. “As clinicians, we understand the disruptions associated with a trip to the hospital. Progressive initiatives such as this are part of our clinically strategic plan for reducing avoidable re-hospitalizations and unnecessary emergency room visits by treating residents in place.”

In addition to being more convenient and safer for the resident, in-house transfusions have the added benefit of reducing hospital occupancy and freeing up resources for other acute care services.

The McGuire Group facilities provide 24-hour skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, memory care, in-house dialysis, hospice and palliative care, and respite/short-term care. To learn more, visit www.LivingLegendsHealth.com.

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Contact: Dawn Harsch, director of corporate communications, news@mvgservices.com

Date: February 29, 2024

Shell Appointed Executive Director of Admissions at 19 Health Care Facilities

BUFFALO, NY – Jeanine Shell, RN, BSN, has been appointed as the executive director of admissions at 19 New York-based health care facilities in four portfolios including The McGuire Group, RCA Healthcare Management/Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

In this role, Shell is responsible for the overall operation of the admissions department including coordination and oversight of the admission processes, supervising admission directors and screeners, and establishing and maintaining communication between the facilities, referral sources and third-party payers to grow the patient census.

Shell has worked in long-term care for 24 years holding positions as a certified nursing assistant, LPN, RN, admissions charge nurse, MDS manager, assistant director of nursing, director of nursing, director of admissions and director of quality assurance. She received certifications for wound care, WCC, and resident assessment coordinator, RAC-CT.

She holds an associate degree from Erie Community College, a practical nursing degree from Trocaire College and a bachelor of science in nursing from D’Youville University. She is a member of the Professional Nurses Association of WNY.

Shell resides in Buffalo with her husband Jason and children Jack, Logan and Andrew.

Facilities in the McGuire Group portfolio include: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg, Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue, Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville, Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca.

Facilities in the RCA Healthcare Management/Absolut Care portfolio include: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post, Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield and Orchard Brooke Assisted Living Center in Orchard Park.

Facilities in the Taconic Health Care portfolio include: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Beacon in Beacon, Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Hopewell in Fishkill and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Ulster in Highland.

Facilities in the VestraCare portfolio include: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe, Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City.

Services include skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, hospice and palliative care, in-house dialysis and respite/short-term care. To learn more visit: www.livinglegendshealth.com. -30-

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Contact: Dawn Harsch, director of corporate communications, (716) 479-3865

Date: December 7, 2023

Back row:- Patrick Reilly. Middle row from left: Gina Sciandra, Brittnay Hoffman, Pat Gonzalez, Barb Johnson. Front row: Cheryl Tredo, Joanne Novak, Janice Brown, Lynn Priester and Kathy Mateja

The McGuire Group’s Journeys palliative care program, offered at the organization’s four skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Erie County, was awarded the Network in Aging’s program of excellence award at its 43^rd annual meeting.

Under the leadership of Journeys Director Barbara Johnson, the team provides specialized services to individuals with end-of-life illnesses and provides support to their family and loved ones.

“Our goal is to address our residents’ needs and priorities by honoring their choices during the final stages of life,” Johnson remarked. “This includes appreciating and recognizing their individuality and fulfilling their wishes as they relate to comfort, care and treatments.”

The Journeys program is offered at Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg, Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. Read more about the award and the Journeys program at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:f7887957-bfe8-4c2c-8432-1d59e4f5ba3d

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