On June 20th, 2025, the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) proudly hosted its annual Outstanding Resident Service and Accomplishment Awards at the Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, Connecticut. The celebration brought together honorees and supporters to recognize exceptional individuals who have made meaningful contributions within their senior living communities.
The Aqua Turf Club
CALA shattered attendance records at its 30th Annual Assisted Living Conference & Trade Show, marking a milestone year for the event! CALA extends its sincere gratitude to the sponsors, partners and attendees who contributed to the overwhelming success of this year’s conference. Those unable to attend are encouraged to mark their calendars for next year’s event. Additional details on the event can be found below.
Record Breaking Attendance!
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting CALA's 30th Annual Conference &
Trade Show in March 2025
CALA's 2024 Business Office Manager Course
CALA is proud to announce that CALA’s First Annual Business Office Manager Course, held on October 17th and 18th at the picturesque Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, was a tremendous success! This event brought together professionals from across the industry for two days of insightful sessions, collaboration, and best practice sharing.
Here are some reflections from attendees that showcase the positive impact of this course:
- “I learned so much valuable information. Emily was phenomenal!”
- “The cocktail reception was a great opportunity to network and it was so fun.”
- “This was an amazing experience. I would love to do this again next year, and the next.”
- “I am so excited for the connections I have made as a result of the course.”
- “Thank you for organizing and inviting me to such an amazing seminar. It is such a knowledgeable, comforting experience, with such great speakers!”
- “Please bring this back yearly! All information was interesting, engaging, and worthwhile.”
- “Best course from CALA!”
CALA's 2024 Annual RN SALSA Course
Sponsored By: Connecticut Pharmacy and Hancock Pharmacy
CALA’s Annual RN SALSA Course was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended May 9th and 10th, our sponsors Connecticut Pharmacy and Hancock Pharmacy, and the Water’s Edge Resort & Spa for hosting the event. See you again next year!
Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia CareTM is an accreditation program developed to enhance the quality of services provided to individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease.
CALA's Clean & Safe Certification
The COVID pandemic changed life dramatically for every senior living community. CALA members have demonstrated excellence by providing the highest level of service to ensure the health and safety of residents and staff throughout this unprecedented time. CALA is honored to be leading the way for Connecticut’s senior living providers as we work together to overcome challenges and find new ways to bring solutions and joy to the hearts of those we serve.
CALA facilitated a network for mutual support and, as part of that effort, developed the CALA Clean & Safe Certification program which recognizes communities that are meeting and adhering to Clean & Safe guidelines for Cleaning Protocols, Organization, Staff, and Resident Considerations.
CALA's Annual Outstanding Resident Service Awards and
CALA's Annual Outstanding Resident Accomplishment Awards
CALA’s Annual RN SALSA Course was a success! Thank you to our sponsors Connecticut Pharmacy and Hancock Pharmacy, the Water’s Edge Resort & Spa for hosting the event, and everyone who attended May 9th and 10th. See you again next year!
CALA recently held its annual Outstanding Resident Service Awards, achieving a record number of award submissions and recipients – a true testament to our mission at work! Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Read more about this historic event and honorees below, and we hope to see you all again next year!
Resident Accomplishment:
- Karen K., BSL at Split Rock
- Barbara T. Maplewood at Orange
- Linda A., The Atrium at Rocky Hill
- Marcia H., Maplewood at Stony Hill
- Howard B., The Greens at Cannondale
- Carl C., Arbors of Hop Brook, Manchester
- Lois G., BSL at Hamden
- Dolores W. The Greens at Greenwich
- Paul Ro., Coachman Square at Woodbridge
- Jane P., The Village at Mariner’s Point, East Haven
- Jane D., Maplewood at Southport
- Owen C., The Village at Brookfield Common
Resident Service:
- Pauline Gaucher, Harbor Program Coordinator, Academy Point, Mystic
- Amy Vazquez, Lead RCA, The Atrium at Rocky Hill
- LaRhonda McCrea, Program Director, BSL at Hamden
- Edmie Vazquez, CNA, Chatham Place at Mary Wade
- Manny Padin, Lead Caregiver, Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull
- Tayvon Moncrease, Lead CNA, Coachman Square at Woodbridge
- Doreen Burgos, Fairfield County Hospice House
- Rolain Lamour, CNA, Maplewood at Danbury
- Nancy Pelletier, LPN, Masonicare at Mystic
- John Ryan, Maintenance Technician, Middlebrook Farms Trumbull
- Maria Rodrigues, Activities Manager, Motif by Monarch Southbury
- Maryann Springer, Pomperaug Woods, Southbury
- Serita Campbell, LPN Wellness Nurse, Maplewood at Stony Hill
- Rachel Adamaitis, Resident Care Associate, Village at South Farms, Middletown
- Natalie Chabot, Lead Community Nurse, Whitney Center, Inc., Hamden
- Lynn Pimentel, Receptionist, Masonicare at Ashlar Village
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