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St. Camillus is pleased to announce the addition of a new, comprehensive Amputation Program to its current array of services. Our new Restore and Regain Amputation Program is a collaboration of dynamic leaders and partners including the Amputee Coalition, Hanger Clinic- a provider of state-of the art orthotic and prosthetic devices, CNY Surgical Physicians and Upstate Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians. The program focuses on providing care and support for amputees, promoting independence after limb loss in an evidence-based, innovative and collaborative service delivery model. This new initiative embraces the care of the whole individual – physically and emotionally – providing them support throughout their healing journey.
Please click HERE to see the full overview and program highlights.
Exciting News!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Employee Sunshine Award
At St. Camillus we value our employees. And, we have so many incredible staff members who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. That’s why we are thrilled to launch a new employee appreciation program called: The St. Camillus Sunshine Award.
How it works:
The Sunshine Award spotlights employees who go above and beyond – those who exceed expectations by embodying our mission and vision through compassion, exceptional skills, and outstanding care.
Who is eligible?
We understand the importance of each department here at St. Camillus. To ensure those who go above and beyond are recognized, all employees are eligible for a Sunshine Award.
How do employees get nominated?
- Employees can be nominated by management, co-workers, residents, family or visitors.
- Anyone who observes or experiences the employee going above and beyond their typical job description, or does their job extraordinarily well.
If you would like to nominate an outstanding staff/team member, please click here to fill out a brief nomination form. Or you can fill out a nomination form located on our new Sunshine Recognition Board found in the main lobby of our building. Thank you!
Salute to Nurses
May 7, 2025 - Check out the Eagle Newspaper's SALUTE TO NURSES issue featuring Chastity Wheat, RN and the Short-Term Rehab team at St. Camillus. For the full story visit here
She Matters and the ‘Mammovan’
October 9, 2024 - Check out this month's issue of SyracuseWomanMagazine - the Survivors Edition. What an amazing testament to our community coming together to raise awareness about Breast Cancer. Thank you for featuring the incredible St. Camillus Team and one of our...
Not Only a Career, but a Calling
March 20, 2024 - Donna Gillette, RN MSN ANP, is an incredible nurse practitioner who has devoted her career to helping the residents and patients at St. Camillus Skilled Nursing and Short-Term Rehab facility. However, her interesting career path started at St....
In Good Health: Q&A with Mike Schafer
November 1, 2023 - Michael Schafer was named CEO and president of St. Camillus in December 2022, having served as former VP for the St. Camillus Nursing Facility for 11 years. Nearly a year into the job, Schafer discusses his work and the ever-changing skilled nursing...
St. Camillus sews quilt to honor its residents
August 9, 2023 - Losing a loved one is hard to cope with, regardless of age. A nurse of St. Camillus Char Snyder began to sew during the pandemic and made an honor quilt to respect and pay tribute to those residents who have passed. Post-Covid, St. Camillus has began...
St. Camillus Receives $60K Grant From CNY Community Foundation
August 29, 2023 - St. Camillus recently received a $60,000 grant from the Central New York Community Foundation. The funds are earmarked to help support St. Camillus’s initiative to upgrade and replace resident room furniture which will significantly improve the...
St. Camillus Receives over $6M in NYS Health Care Facility Transformation Grant Funding
September 1, 2023 - St. Camillus recently received $6,431,159 in funding through the New York State Health Care Facility Transformation Grant (Phase 2). The New York State Department of Health announced the availability of funds under the Statewide Health Care...
Dedicated Nurses Vital to Long-term Care
June 7, 2023 - For many families of loved ones who are in long-term or end-of-life care, it can be extremely challenging to leave their loved ones when they need to move into a nursing facility. Having consistent care from the same nurse or group of nurses can be key...
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National Skilled Nursing Care Week is in FULL HULA. We value our SNF team and appreciate their dedication to St. Camillus. This week has been so much fun! We've celebrated each day with a different theme and treat. Check out our Hawaiian Day topped off with a Brownie Sundae bar! OHANA means family or community in Hawaiian & is an important concept of interconnectedness—a cherished value in both Hawaiian society and at St. Camillus! MAHALO (Thank you) to everyone who shared in the fun! 🏝🏖.
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We are excited to once again celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week!!! Join us as we've planned an exciting week of events - 5 days jam-packed with treats and fun. This year's national theme is 'Tapestry of Life' and highlights the meaningful stories that make up each person’s journey in skilled nursing care. Everyone contributes a unique thread to this vibrant tapestry, from residents and families to caregivers and staff. As part of the celebration, we are excited to introduce our community Tapestry Craft, a special project designed to represent how we are all tied together as a community at St. Camillus. We will be distributing quilting squares for all individuals to decorate. At the end of the project, we will display the quilts. Just like individual threads come together to create something strong and beautiful, each decorated square made by residents, family, and associates will reflect all of our unique contributions. Every Unit will have a day to design a square, which will then be combined into a larger tapestry displayed on each unit as a symbol of our shared strength, unity, and positivity. Let's come together to weave a story of connection and support! (Family, visitors and all guests are welcome to participate - you can get your square at the front desk.) We can't wait to see the BEAUTIFUL tapestry made by our St. Camillus Community.
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Today we did a THING! 📷💅💃💄
A GLAM THING!
In honor of ALL women, we did a photo shoot called, "Queen for a Day!" Because honestly, all women deserve to feel pampered and beautiful. We already know they are beautiful on the inside, so we did a fun event to make them feel good on the outside too. And guess what? Our St. Camillus ladies weren't just queens.... they were divas! Just look at these stunning women. 😍 (and you can't imagine all of the giggling)
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Holy Moly! We need to take a minute to Stop, Drop & Roll because the 🚒 Food Rescue Food Truck 🚒was so delicious. This was no drill! We had close to 100 orders today - St. Camillus staff, visitors, vendors and even some residents. And can we talk about those tots!!! 😍A huge thank you to Susan and Chef Jerry. See you soon!
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Stop by for some Delicious Lunch! Thank you Food Rescue Food Truck for coming to St. Camillus today! 813 Fay Road, Syracuse
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A huge congratulations to the May St. Camillus Sunshine Award recipients:
Heather, LPN
James, Dining Service Cook
Janelle, Occupational Therapist
Tonya, Dining Service Staff
Octavia, LPN
We are honored to work alongside so many extraordinary, talented, and compassionate individuals. Their hard work does not go unnoticed! In addition, we would like to acknowledge something truly remarkable. Our Sunshine recipients can be nominated by residents, family members and coworkers.
To nominate someone for the Sunshine Award, please click here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/stcamsunshine
Or you can fill out a paper form located on our new Sunshine recognition board in the main lobby!
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May is recognized as Older Americans Month. This year's theme is: Flip the Script on Aging. It focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about and approaches aging. And, it encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions of older individuals. At St. Camillus, we may have many older American friends living here, but they are ALL young at 💙HEART🩵. We incorporate a variety of programs and activities to engage our residents and promote a fun and interactive social environment. Needless to say, we ❤ our Older Americans - together we can Flip the Script!
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We are so excited to bring back our Food Trucks for the season. Kicking off our first event is Food Rescue Food Truck - this Thursday, May 8,11-1:30, located in the front parking lot. What a special treat for our staff & guests are welcome! Please see menu below. Stop by and grab some delicious lunch! 🍔🌭🥙
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News Archive
- The Original “Wise Guys” Raising Money For Centers At St. Camillus | localsyr.com
- ‘Bruno Presents The Original Wise Guys’ comedy show to benefit St. Camillus | syracuse.com
- St. Camillus to honor individuals, school | thecatholicsun.com
- Innovation keeps St. Camillus nifty at fifty | eaglenewsonline.com
- St. Camillus’ celebration of service honors individuals | leadingageny.org
- Brain injury rehabilitation center gets a $1,000 boost | thecatholicsun.com
- Construction Continues on Harborbrook Apartments Near Centers at St. Camillus |cnybj.com
- Bishop Ludden students visit St. Camillus | bishopludden.org
- Company news: Aileen Balitz awarded Lawrence E. Larson memorial award | syracuse.com
- LeadingAge New York Awards Highest Honor to Aileen Balitz | leadingageny.org
- St. Camillus celebrates $3M expansion | syracuse.com
- Centers at St. Camillus, Solvay firefighters slate ’50s sock hop | syracuse.com
- St. Camillus employees shave their heads to raise money for health center | syracuse.com
- Fifth-graders visit residents of St. Camillus | syracuse.com
- To Better Health: St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center completes $3.3 million project | syracuse.com
- The longest-lived person from the Republic of Ireland? | syracuse.com
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