2010 News
April 29, 2010
Neshaminy Manor Takes a Walk Down Memory Lane
10 Years of CPR (Communication, Professionalism and Respect) Celebrated
The principles that allowed a flawless relocation of hundreds of residents from the former building to the now 10-year-old Neshaminy Manor long-term care facility are what have allowed residents to thrive, and Bucks County to retain loyal employees all these years. With a 400-person waiting list, the facility is a hallmark of quality care for the aging in the county. Assistant administrator J.C. Bailey, LNHA, told the crowd that CPR, an acronym for communication, professionalism and respect, was and continues to be applied as the manor goes about each day.
Today at a ceremony attended by many residents, care givers, current and former county commissioners and administrators, the group celebrated 10 years since the state-of-the-art facility opened its doors. Among those present on April 29, 2000 was centenarian Bertha Kiszonak, who, along with resident council president Ginny Pileggi, this morning accepted a proclamation presented by Commissioner Charles H. Martin. Martin was joined today by former commissioners Mike Fitzpatrick and Sandra A. Miller. As a group, they formed the 2000 Board of Commissioners, and were at the ribbon cutting a decade ago.
Martin told the crowd that his own mother spent her last two years of life in a nursing facility, and he pledged that the county’s facility would “be better than that one.” The commissioner chairman emphasized that not only are the employees dedicated to enriching the lives of residents, but they care deeply about residents’ families as well.
Former Commissioner Miller described the opening of the manor as “one of the accomplishments of which I was most proud” during her tenure as commissioner, the longest of any in Bucks County history. “It’s nice to be home. It’s great to see all of you.”
Other distinguished guests included active community member Fred Groshens, a former deputy county administrator and open space task force member who is also a former New Britain supervisor and former district manager of the Bucks County Conservation District. Bailey referred to the esteemed visitor as an important mentor, especially throughout the planning and execution of the move.
Neshaminy Manor is home to 360 residents at any given time. The county will celebrate the 200th anniversary of operating a county nursing home/long-term care facility this summer.
