Arbor Rose. “We’re very pleased with how it’s going,” he said of the project, which was delayed more than a year due to the covid-19 pandemic. The U.S. News & World Report recognized Jerome Home/Arbor Rose on its Best Nursing Home List based on nationwide ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. “People want to live here; they love living here,” Toombs said. “They know we are one of the best places in the area and that’s why we are able to expand.” The new wellness center will feature services and programs for short-term rehab and outpatient care as well as a GoodLife Fitness program. John Manning, chairman of the Board of Trustees at Jerome Home/Arbor Rose, put his stamp of approval on the project. “We started this many years ago and it’s good we’re finally seeing shovels out there moving dirt around,” Manning pointed out. Monsignor Bojnowski Manor Skilled Nursing Facility • 50 Pulaski St., New Britain Call 860-229-0336 or visit www.mbmanor.org A Compassionate Bridge to Wellness • 24-hour skilled Nursing Care • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy • End of Life Care • Social & Therapeutic Programming/Activities • Beautiful Surroundings • Discharge Planning • Coordination of Homecare Services for your return home • Respite Care • Pastoral Care • Short-Term Rehabilitation & Recovery Stays • 7 Days a week of Therapy Services December 2021 • Connecticut PRIME TIME B7 The project’s architect is Gerry Frank, founding partner and President of Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects, a firm based in Lexington, Mass. “I have a long history with this place,” said Frank, who was also the architect of Arbor Rose, located on the Jerome Home campus. “This is very exciting for us,” Frank added. “What’s fascinatThe history of Jerome Home dates back to 1932 and was one of the first assisted living facilities for the elderly. ing to me is the way Jerome Home has grown over time. You can see it reflected in the architecture. It’s almost like a college campus now.” The history of Jerome Home dates back to 1932 and was one of the first assisted living facilities for the elderly. In the 1970s a skilled nursing unit was added and the home expanded again in 1990. Arbor Rose was completed in 2008. Jerome Home acquired several homes in deteriorating condition located along Hamilton Street, which were demolished to allow for the expansion. A large parking lot is also being constructed. 5 Star Rating for Overall Quality Care by Nursing Home Compare www.medicare.gov 72960
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