My mother was admitted to the home and lived there for almost five years and received the most professional care possible. I visited as often as my obligations would allow, at different times of the day and always unannounced. I was continuously amazed at the sparkling ahllways, the people were most friendly and always busy caring for residents, and I realized I had indeed made the correct choice as hard as it was at the time. On numberous occasions, I would walk into the room and find a nurse, aid, activity workere, rehab worker or some employee of the home hugging or kissing the top of my mother's head or cheek and having no idea I was in the room. The people that work at the Catholic Memorial Home are nothing short of amazing!
You have a wonderful group of dedicated people from supervisors to housekeeping, maintenance and laundry. Everyone was so accommodating to my sister and our family. We appreciate each and every one of your staff. Thank you for the wonderful care.
Just a little note to let you know the staff in the two months my Mom has been here has become my extended family! Please accept this donation to the Activities Department for the residents on Unit 7.
When my Mom entered the home, it was one of the hardest desidions I ever had to make. It turned out to be one of the best decision I ever made. I would like to thank your wonderful staff who dealt with Mom on daily basis for the wonderful care they gave my mother. Mom was not always easy, but they always treated here with great patience and respect. Unit 7 has to be a very difficult unit to work, but you would never know that by the cheerful way the staff treats their residents. It was a tremendous relief for us to know that Mom was safe, well cared for, and loved.
Mr. Healy : We want to thank you and all the staff for the wonderful care my sister had these past 2 years while a resident of the home. We realize how difficult it can be, but the staff was always there for her and showed much compassion especially during her final days. Catholic Memorial is indeed fortunate to have such dedicate employees. I have had dealings with a few nursing homes, and none can compare witht the care at Catholic Memorial. She often mentioned your visits to her and I know it meant a lot that you would take the time from your busy schedule to say hello. Thanks again for everything and please convey out thanks to the entire staff who were so helpful.
Notes from student volunteers who served at Madonna Manor:
"First of all, I would just like to say that the dedication and love that you have for your residents and job truly inspires me. I have seen over these last few months that your line of work is not easy and I am amazed that you are always greeting me with a smile, . It's great!! I never thought when I began my volunteering time that I would become so attached to the residents, but I did and I feel as though I am leaving with many new friendships. I have learned so much about myself by coming here this year and I now understand how love works - it starts with a look, continues with a hug and ends with a smile. I really can't thank you enough for everything you have done for me and my classmates.....you are too kind!!"
" Thank you for the opportunity to volunteer at Madonna Manor. It has been a blessing to work with the residents. This unforgettable experience has taught me lifelong lessons."
" I just wanted to thank you so much for my service experience with you all this year. I remember our first day, when Sue told us that each resident had something special about them. I found her to be more than right. I think that what makes Madonna Manor so a welcoming second home is the love, jokes and smiles you bring to the residents ( and us) each day. I know you make a huge difference in the residents' lives. You are all angels and thank you for making a difference in my life, too. I want to be a geriatric nurse when I grow up and I promise to take the lessons you have taught us through your example."
Notes from families and loved ones:
" All of you at Catholic Memorial are unique in the way you make us feel like we are visiting Mom at her own house. I so appreciate the good care that you provide to someone who is unable to communicate their own needs. You've shown me that even though life does throw you a curve ball once in a while, you soemtimes still can hit a "Home" run!!!"
"Words cannot convey all that you did to help during Mom's stay. The impeccable care she received went above and beyond our expectations. Every time we entered your facility, we were always greeted warmly and were made to feel as if we were part of the Catholic Memorial family. Thank you for your smiles, your kind workds and for just being there."
" There are no words adequate to express how grateful we feel for the loving care Irene received while at Madonna Manor. She expressed it shortly after her arrival last spring. Mary and Irene were waiting for Mass to begin and Irene was looking around when she turned to Mary and said" it's like coming home." She enjoyed the birds, kitties and bunny and sitting out on the patio looking at the beautiful flowers, and watching people come and go. We can't say enough about the wonderful staff....everyone is focused on the residents and their families. We truly felt like we had become part of a large caring family and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for that. Please accept this donation in Irene's memory. We will keep all of you in our prayers."
"I would like to express our thanks to everyone who worked with my father and our family in any way during his time at The Home. It was at times a difficult and emotional journey for all of us. We appreciated what everyone contributed to help us along the way. We wish to thank everyone for allowing his last years to be lived with dignity and for all the laughs you gave John along the way. You all truly touched our hearts."
" Please accept this check in memory of my aunt Violette and thank you for giving her dignity and comfort in the later days of her life."
" On behalf of my dad and my family, I want to convey a sincere thank you to your staff for the kind and compassionate care rendered not only to my mom on each of her admission, but also to our family. Whether it was 2 PM or 2 AM they were there for anything needed. As my niece said one day, '...they treat Grandman as if she were their grandma.' What greater testament to care can you say? They truly live the home's motto " Love Made Visible". Please extend to each and all our profound gratitude for all that they did for us and continue to do for others. "