“The hands find a way to do what the heart wants to say.”

-Paco deLucia

At the Heart of Senior Living

2015 Annual Report

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Rev. Dr. John E. Carrington

James Campbell

Joseph Del Sindaco, Secretary

Robert W. Elliott, Vice-Chairman

Rev. Kevan T. Hitch

James Holden, Jr. Esq., Chairman

Richard Merbaum

Jeffrey Rodner, Esq.

Andrew Samalin, CFP, Treasurer

Catherine Wissner, MD

Bethel’s Board of Directors

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ ”

- Martin Luther

It was another busy year for Bethel as we worked to provide progressive services for our seniors while also preparing to address this population’s future needs. Factors such as improved medical technolo-gies, longer life expectancy, shifting demographics, socio-economic trends and nationwide healthcare reform continue to result in new philosophies and protocols on how best to help our aging population.

With this in mind, we undertook several external efforts including successful partnerships with area -hospitals to reduce 30 day hospital readmissions, a statewide and national initiative. Through the over-sight of our Medical Director, Dr. Edward Merker, along with Phelps Hospital Northwell Health and New York Presbyterian-Hudson Valley Hospital Center staff, we reduced our 30 day readmission rate to 2.4% in 2015.

In addition, as a member of the NYS $8 billion Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program, Bethel is working with hospitals and service agencies to support and initiate change to more efficiently provide healthcare throughout the Hudson Valley region. We also began implementing an Electronic Health Record system among our community physi-cians, pharmacy and healthcare providers to more effectively access resident health information.

Internally, we welcomed Michael Dobbins as the new administrator of Bethel Nursing Home in Ossining... We sponsored the showing of “Alive Inside” a movie about Alzheimer’s disease as part of the Ossining Library’s Documentary Series…Our Home Care offices moved from the Ossining to Croton campus... We held our first-ever Un-gala event, inviting peo-ple to “not attend” Bethel’s annual fundraiser... and so much more.

All of these efforts, diverse in size and scope, have one singular purpose, to help us provide the best possible care to our residents. For over 100 years, Bethel has looked at the big picture, anticipating the changing landscape and having a fresh palette ready to paint a new scene with bold, colorful strokes. We continue to create these settings where seniors can be assured peace of mind and hope for the future in knowing Bethel will always be here for them.

Beth Goldstein, CEO

As one of the few remaining not-for-profit senior healthcare and housing organizations in Westchester County, we can be proud of our longevity and ability to care for seniors in an ever-changing world.

Whatever the daily headlines have -heralded over the last 100 years, be it the stock market crash of 1929, the first man to walk on the moon, taking down the Berlin Wall or the creation of a global culture dependent upon

cell phones, the internet and social media, we have been there for our residents, providing care and security, despite the changing world around us.

Today, as seniors live longer, we are finding ways to prolong their inde-pendence to ensure they continue to have a good and happy life. Through Bethel’s community services, afforda-ble housing options and, when need-ed, person-centered care in our -nursing and rehabilitation centers, we

are meeting these chang-ing needs. Bethel’s ability to determine the future concerns of our aging population has allowed us to remain a viable and integral resource for seniors and we look forward to providing continued innovative care and services as we move further into the 21st century.

James Holden, Jr. Chairman, Bethel’s Board of Directors

The Future is Now and Bethel is Ready—Bring it On!

Bethel—A Constant In a Changing World

2015

Statement

of

Operations

Revenue $38,322,000

Expenses $38,053,000

Surplus $269,000

Nursing Home Resident Days By Payer

Medicaid

Commercial Insurance

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“You have two hands. One to help yourself

and one to help others.”

- Audrey Hepburn

Bethel Homes and Services

“Attendees” Stay Home to Benefit Bethel! Chinese take-out and a favorite flick was just one way to support Bethel’s first-ever Un-Gala event last fall! Instead of up-do’s and gowns, it was all about couches and comfort. No need for black ties or spit-shine shoes. Baseball caps and t-shirts were the way to go.

It was all about having an extra Saturday night to do whatever one chose, be it a movie, going out to dinner or seeing friends.

And, although casual in approach, donors were still fastidious in their response. All proceeds were used to enhance Bethel’s resident-centered programs and services. We thank our donors for their continued generosity!

In the meantime, stay tuned for information on the 2016 gala. Hint: Although one may see cleats and pennants, it is not a sports venue….there will be pulpits, but no preachers...there will be dolphins, but not the kind one swims with...let’s just say, -attendees will knot be disappointed….

Bethel’s IT Director, Mr. Jeff Scott, was recognized by -Assemblywoman Sandra Galef and Mr. Daniel J. Heim, Vice-President of Leading Age NY, upon being named Employee of Distinction in a state-wide campaign, during a reception in his honor at Bethel.

Mr. Scott received this -accolade from Leading Age NY, which represents 600 not-for-profit, mission driven and public continuing care -providers.

Bethel’s CEO, Ms. Beth -Goldstein said that Mr. Scott was deserving of the award and that he “is an employee

with a big heart.” She explained that he often uses his own time, including weekends, to help the residents’ vegetable garden flourish, organize intramural Wii bowling tournaments between -campuses and assist with other events such as Super Bowl -parties and barbecues.

Mr. Scott thanked the -dignitaries, as well as Bethel leadership, and also singled out resident, Mr. Albert Ferrara, 91, with whom he has managed the resident garden for the last ten years, for his camaraderie and friendship.

Bethel’s IT Director Earns Top State Distinction

Pictured (l to r): ­Assemblywoman Sandra Galef; Mr. Jeff Scott; Mr. Daniel J. Heim, Vice-President of Lead­ingAge NY; Ms. Beth Goldstein, Bethel’s CEO and (center) Bethel resident, Mr. Albert Ferrara.

Bethel’s Executive Team Lends a Hand in Remembrance of 9/11

Bethel’s Executive Team participated in 9/11: Serve and Remember at the Westchester County Center, an event organized by Volunteer New York.

It honors the memories of those lost on 9/11 by forging a new way to -remember the day via community outreach and service projects.

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A Little Help Can Go a Long Way!

Bethel’s Home Care program, comprised of the Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) and the Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) continues to provide care to seniors in their homes. For over 30 years, Bethel’s home care services have been helping seniors to remain inde-pendent in their homes and communities.

Providing medical assistance, personal care and light housekeeping tasks can offer just the right amount of support to help seniors main-tain their independent, day to day routines. Whether it’s wound care, physical therapy, help with showering or light housekeeping, Bethel’s Home Care program is helping seniors live at home.

Bethel’s CHHA and LHCSA work together to provide a combination of comprehensive short and long-term, clinical and non-clinical services. Although based in Westchester, Bethel’s CHHA can also provide ser-vices in Putnam, Bronx. Manhattan and Queens.

“Helping a person may not change the world, but it will change the world for that person.” -Anonymous

Ms. Joan Foulke receives assistance from Bethel Home Health aide Natalia Dalton (behind), as she prepares for the day ahead.

New Location for Home Care Office The Home Care department pulled up its stakes and headed north to the -Croton Campus this past summer, -vacating its site at 17 Narragansett Ave­nue. Now located at 2042 Springvale Road, it is in the office space directly below The Springvale Inn, part of the retail property owned by Bethel. This area also includes a bank, post office, deli, hairdresser and doctor’s office and thus offers greater visibility to the community.

Licensed Home Care Services Agency

Offers Free Classes

Bethel’s Licensed Home Care -Services Agency (LHCSA), continues to offer free Home Health and -Personnel Care Aide classes.

As a Continuum of Care, Bethel is in the unique position to provide train-ing and then offer employment, upon availability of positions, to those who have successfully -completed the courses.

Home Care - Helping Seniors Stay at Home

Adult Day Services—Supporting Community Seniors & Their Caregivers

Bethel’s Adult Day Medical and Social Program continues to offer an engag-ing setting for seniors, as well as res-pite for their families.

Seniors in the medical model receive clinical and personal care, in addition to socialization, meals and events.

Participants in the social model also have an opportunity to engage, share meals and enjoy special programs and events.

Door-to-door transportation is availa-ble for both programs.

Meanwhile, caregivers have an -opportunity to manage their day to day tasks and routines with peace of mind knowing that their family -members are safe, happy and enjoy-ing the company of other seniors.

And it was a busy year for our seniors! Outings and events included fruit -orchard trips, walks along the Hudson River, shopping excursions and dining at area restaurants. Onsite events included carnivals, luaus, Cinqo de Mayo celebrations, and barbecues, among other such activities.

From Luaus to Orchards, Adult Day Program Seniors Are on the Go

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“Give your hands to serve and your heart to love.” -Mother Theresa

The Pines Players, a group of residents from The Pines, treated the community to a “Talent Show On the Hudson.”

The show featured Off-Broadway, community and resident performers.

Eddy Rubin, an Off Broadway director and Manhattan resi-dent, emceed the event and Russ May, Choir Director and Education Director at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Yorktown, shared his musical talents through song and guitar accompaniment. Pines residents Liz Dillon, Mary Jane Lowder, Hilda Hanze, Steve Yahn, Bea Thomas and Fran Artinian also shared their talents via poetry, song, jokes and memory-provoking reminisces.

The Pines Players organize a variety of events throughout the year.

The Pines – Independent Senior Living

Talent Show Features Off-Broadway and “Off-Ossining” Performers

Pines residents enjoyed the -comedic talent of Mr. Jerry Rubin, an off-broadway director who -emceed the “Talent Show on the Hudson” last summer.

The Pines in Ossining offers a unique combination of complete independ-ence in a community setting.

Located in a picturesque, residential neighborhood with beautiful homes and sidewalks, The Pines offers afford-able one and two bedroom apart-

ments in a 50 unit residence. An afford-able monthly rent includes three meals a day and weekly housekeeping. A no-frills option is also available.

In addition, The Pines offers a number of services and amenities including complimentary laundry rooms, sched-

uled transportation, a concierge, planned social and recreational events and so much more.

The Pines in Ossining continues to be the best deal in town for seniors who are ready to live worry-free in an inde-pendent setting!

Peace of Mind at The Pines

Bethel Springvale Inn - Assisted Senior Living

Life is Good at The Springvale Inn!

The Springvale Inn remains one of Westchester’s most affordable and charming Assisted Living res-idences. For seniors who want to be independent of homeowner responsibilities and/or who could benefit from some assistance, the Inn is an ideal setting.

With an indoor swimming pool, delicious meals, a library, transportation to medical appointments, outings to restaurants, shopping and more, sen-iors can live as independently as they wish or avail themselves of the many clinical services and amenities offered to all residents.

Cheerful apartments, spacious common areas and an attentive staff are just some of the reasons why Bethel Springvale Inn is a great choice for all seniors ready to live the good life!

Ms. Veronica Vignolesi has joined the Bethel team as the Community Liaison for BSI and has since become an invalua-ble part of The Inn and marketing team.

Ms. Vignolesi represents Bethel during her daily meetings with senior groups, physicians, senior advocate agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, and all senior-affiliated organizations. She also arranges seminars and events at BSI for the community such as the AARP Safety Driving Course, Veterans Aid and Attendance Information Session and numerous other such events.

Ms. Vignolesi is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY, and holds a B.A.in Human Services.

Veronica Vignolesi is Community Liaison at BSI

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“We rise by lifting others.” - Robert Ingersoll

Bethel Nursing Home

Back in the day it was a sturdy farmhouse where a small group of elderly people lived as an ex-tended family, receiving care, in

a congregate setting.

It was a bucolic life in the early 1900’s as residents ambled the grounds enjoying the natural -setting of Pines and hills where gardens were planted and farm animals roamed.

As a working farm, vegetables, fruits and fresh milk, from an obliging cow, made it to their kitchen table each day.

Today, despite newer buildings and a larger campus, the inti-

mate, close-knit sense of commu-nity that first began in the farm-house has remained. For seniors seeking a 21st century healthcare experience with an old-fashioned, family style approach, Bethel Nursing Home is a great choice!

One of Bethel’s cows grazing with the farmhouse in the background.

A Close-Knit Community with a Historic Footprint

Bethel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Michael Dobbins Named Administrator at BNH

Mr. Michael Dobbins has been named administra-tor at Bethel Nursing Home. He oversees the 43-bed facility in Ossining and is responsible for day to day operations which include quality measures and strategic planning, staff oversight, program develop-ment, budget management and payroll, among other operational tasks.

He is also responsible for maintaining compli-ance with Department of Health regulations. Mr. Dobbins meets weekly with the Executive Team and attends Board of Director meetings as required.

It’s Like Grand Central Station!

Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a high energy, hustle bustle, dynamic—with 200 beds and five 40-bed units, there is always someone coming or going, be it resi-dents, visitors and or staff!

This facility has a dedicated sub-acute unit as well as a dedi-cated memory-impaired unit. As with BNH, nursing care for both short and long-term residents is provided through the oversight of a Medical Director and a multi-disciplinary team approach .

Wound Care, Pain Man-agement, Dental, Op-tometry, Podiatry and Audiology services are also provided onsite. Transportation to medi-cal appointments is arranged and Out-Patient Therapy is pro-vided when needed.

BNRC is a must-see, in general, and especially for those considering elective joint surgery. Our specialized rehab unit and 1200 sq. ft gym helps patients return to their lives as quickly as possible!

Bethel Co-Sponsors Alzheimer’s Film

Bethel was one of the co-sponsors for a showing of “Alive Inside,” at the Ossining Public Library’s Documentary and Discussion -Series.

The film -addresses the positive and -dramatic re-sponse of -Alzheimer’s and psychiatric residents upon listening to their favorite music via the “Music and Memory Program.” Devel-oped by Dan Cohen, CMSW, this program focuses on creating personalized playlists for each participant.

Ms. Patricia Nickerson, Bethel’s Director of Social Work and Ms. Carolyn Rogers, whose husband, Harry, was a Bethel resident diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, were members of the discussion panel along with Dr. -Douglas Sankar, MD, a Neurologist at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center and Ms. Chris Chalfant, Performer, Composer, Educator of Resonance of Life Art.

Ms. Nickerson shared that Bethel was recently certi-fied as a Music and Memory program and Ms. Roger’s affirmed the positive impact the program had on her husband when he listened to his favorite music.

(L to R): Ms. Chris Chalfant, Ms. Carolyn Rog­ers, Ms. Patricia Nickerson and Dr. Douglas Sankar, who lead the panel discussion.

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Individual Gifts

Mr. & Mrs. David Abraham

Ms. Donna Acosta

Mr. Carl Aulbeck

Ms. Melanie Barone

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Benjamin

Ms. Rosemary Bien-Ami

Ms. Louise Cahill

Reverend Dr. John Carrington

Ms. Santina Coccoli

Ms. Teri Cooney

Ms. Linda Costa

The Czank Family

Ms. Rita Ann Dalton

Mr. & Mrs. Robert De Blasio

Mr. Robert Demasi

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DiDonato

Ms. Mary Emanuele

Ms. Lorrie Fetonti

Mr. Donald Flick

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Flick

Ms. Beth Goldstein

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Goldstein

Ms. Anne Gooding

Ms. Amy Jaeger

Ms. Pattie Kiggins

Ms. Theresa Kover

Mr. Michael Kraus

Mr. & Mrs Paul Levine

Ms. Janet Levine

Ms. Jeanne Magram

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mancuso

Ms. Rhonda Mantell

Mr. Anastasios Markopoulos

Marino Mascola Families

Mr. & Mrs. John Massie

Ms. Mary Kate McLaughlin

Dr. Edward Merker

Ms. Pattie Michalko

Ms. Pat Nickerson

Mr. Pedro Rama Rama

Ms. Marsha Schlig

Ms. Liz Schroeder

Dr. Daniela Spitzer

Ms. Nicole Tangredi

Mr. Gordon Thompson

Dr. Catherine Wissner

Ms. Stephanie Zambino

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Zeller

Corporate Gifts

A.M.Eaves Consulting, LLC

Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft

CHE Senior Psychological Services-

Chem RX

Cicero Consulting Associates

Cleantex

Cool Insuring Agency, Inc.

Empress Ambulance

Gerimedix

HMM, CPAS,LLP

Hudson Medical Practice, P.C.

Laura & Ronald Hoenig Foundation

Lee's Funeral Home

Modica - Snow & Pancotti

New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

OptumHealth

Platinum Care

Precision Health, Inc.

Springvale Needlework Club

Sterling National Bank

Stevens Memorial Church

Zimmet Healthcare Services

Out and About at Bethel

Donors

Thank You for Your Support

“The hands find a way to do what the heart wants to say.”

-Paco deLucia