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Seacrest Staff & Facility Commendations

This area of our web site highlights the special commendations of our fine staff and facility.

October 2010

Edward and June
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

Mr. T. Brian Holloway Jr.
Seacrest Village
1001 Center Street
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

Dear Brian,

Please extend my sincere thanks to all of the second floor staff for the compassionate and loving care they gave my mother, Jane, during her stay at Seacrest Village. I am especially grateful for all the attention she received during the last few days of her life; I don’t think that if we had hired a private nurse that she would have received better care.

I would especially like to commend your professional nursing staff: Tara, Phyllis, Donna, Sue, Jill, Debbie, Mary, Pat Costello, Pauline, Irene and Zenny for their prompt response to our concerns when my mother was close to death.

There are not enough superlatives to describe my feelings for all the wonderful Nurses Aides who looked after mother, namely, Debbie, Natalie, Kim, Esther, Astrid, Natasha, Christine and Nicole. Paula was most helpful as were Julie, Jane Marie, Ray, Jose, John and Mark.

I was reluctant to place my mother in a nursing home because I believed that no one could give her the care and love that I and my husband would provide. Seacrest Village and its staff proved me wrong. She died as she wished to, with dignity and free of pain. I have probably overlooked someone to praise, but believe me everyone did their best.

Sincerely, June H.

September 2010

My name is Richard Ardito, Martin is My Father in Law. I would like to Thank You, your Family & all your Staff at Seacrest Village. The care He was given was above & beyond what I could have imagined. He was treated in a professional caring way by Everyone, from day one until He went home.

He started out on the first floor, then third & finally second. I have to tell You the third floor staff are special people. Emily & Cathy went out of their way to explain things to Us. The way all the Young People are trained & respond to Your Residents needs is amazing. I had some preconceived ideas of what a Facility like Yours would be like. Those ideas were completely dispelled by Your Administrative Staff to the Young People working for You & all in between.

I am speaking from My observations of treatment not only to Martin but also to other Residents/Patients & Visitors. I always felt that when I left there was no need to worry about Martins welfare. I am not writing on behalf of Martins Family only Myself. Thank You Richard Ardito

March 2010

To Everyone at Seacrest:

Thank you all so much for your patience, kindnesses, teamwork, and excellent care you provided to my friend, Marilyn Stafford, and many others who have passed through your doors! Thanks to you all, she is coming home today after 4 months of rehab. Congratulations on getting her through this troubled and painful time.

Wish you continued successes at Seacrest.

God bless and keep you all healthy!

Elsie G.


Press: “Letter to the Editor”

Linwood, NJ 08221

There is a jewel in the Pinelands! If you need superb rehab, nursing or senior care, look no further than SEACREST VILLAGE! This is nestled in the woods of Little Egg Harbor, on Center Street. The entire personnel reflect the caring, concern and capabilities of the Administrator, Brian Holloway. Patients are assured they will be cared for, not as a number, but as a member of the Seacrest Village. They can also be a role model for similar institutions.

Sincerely, June London


February 2010

Mr. Brian Holloway & Family
Seacrest Village

Thank you, Brian, and your entire Staff, for all that you do at Seacrest Village. You not only take great care of your residents, you also care for the spirit of their families. May God be with you and allow you to only improve despite these hard times of cutbacks with healthcare. Keep up the great work, it is appreciated.

Sincerely, Bill & Geri O.


February 2010

To the Staff: … At a time when my spirits were low, you lifted me up with your care and compassion. For this I am extremely grateful … Bob S

 

December 2009
December 6, 2009

Seacrest Village
1001 Center St
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

RE: JANE BECKER/ RESPITE STAY

Dear Holloway Family and Staff,

I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincerest thanks to your staff and to you for taking such exemplary care of my mother for her first respite stay in your facility this past week. The overall care she received has been far superior to any medical attention she has previously received at other long term care facilities since we were aware of the program.

Your staff is without saying the friendliest and caring that I have EVER encountered and your facility is TOP NOTCH with regards to overall care. I was hesitant to travel 35 miles to have her so far away, but am grateful that we took the chance. It was well worth the trip as she was never ignored and most of all was kept up EVERY DAY and involved as much as possible.

Thank you so much again for having the kind staff that you employ and you are very fortunate to have each and every one of them as part of your team.

Emily Becker

November 2009

Dear Mr. Holloway:

It is one month since Joe is home. We want to thank you for your kindness, and the wonderful staff who have taken care of Joe so well. He is now walking with the cane and doing well. Still has a little way to go. After six months in hospital, he is doing great.

Thank you,
Louise and Joe Mazzola

October 2009

October 21, 2009

To the Second Floor Nursing Staff (and Aides):

On behalf of my mother Rose, I wish to thank you for your heartfelt care and professionalism in dealing with her in her last days.

You were patient and loving. I was always amazed at that. It was as if she were one of your own. What’s more, you took care of me. This was something I didn't expect, but certainly welcomed as I had to make difficult decisions while dealing with my mother’s decline.

Please know that I hold Seacrest Village in the highest regard. May all of you be well and enjoy your lives as well as thrive in your careers. In spite of the circumstances, it was a pleasure knowing you.

                                                                                                            Ros Psolka

September 2009
September 2009

September 2, 2009

Mr. Brian Holloway
Seacrest Village, Inc.
1001 Center Street
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087

RE: Rose P.

Dear Mr. Holloway,

This is a letter of thanks for your favorable consideration of my mother's placement at Seacrest. I have to commend Ms. Velez also. I think she saw the panic in my face when I came from the other facility. She swiftly expedited my mother's return to Seacrest within the same day (August 21). I was amazed and exceedingly grateful. I understand, as a professional woman albeit in a different field, how cumbersome it can be to move a situation along so well. Thus, my compliments to you both. Your compassion and competence are remarkable.

You should know that Seacrest was my first choice from the beginning. When my mother was at the hospital, I would have gladly left it at that. I was only following the advice of our primary care physician, who seemed to prefer the other facility. Believe me when I tell you there is no comparison.

My family has a long history with your institution. My father, Edward Psolka, was one of your first residents in 1985. My mother has stayed with you and so did I for a brief recuperation last fall. It is comforting to know that Seacrest exists when we face the difficulties of illness and infirmity.

Again, thank you and Ms. Velez for your efforts.

Sincerely,

 Rosalinda P.


April 2009
April 2009

Dear Holloways,

Thank you for your note of sympathy on the passing of me dear friend Marjorie while at your facility.

Now that I have my head together, I would be remiss if I did not thank you for providing a wonderful room for us in Marjories last days.

Please know how wonderful that was for me. In the past two months we have been in two hospitals and rehab facilities; Believe me when I say, “…your place and staff was the best.”

I would like to especially mention nurse Beverly on the afternoon shift, she was wonderful to Marjorie but also checked on me.

During her last days of her life, Marjorie was surrounded by loving care.

Again , thank-you.

Sincerely,

Patty K and Family


March 2009
March 2009

Dear Mr. Holloway,

We are writing this letter to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful job your staff did in caring for our father, Vincent G, who recently passed away.

We have been to various nursing homes and none can compare to your facility. Everyone was very pleasant, happy and accommodating when it came to patient care. Whenever we called Rachel or Jeannie, they always returned our phone calls and tried to help us in any way they could.

In addition, Terry, the Receptionist at the front desk, was very helpful and always pleasant to deal with. Moreover, whenever we called the nurses' station on the 3rd floor, everyone who answered were more than happy to get my Dad out of his room and wheel him to the phone. And finally, Lisa and Emily, Nurses, who cared for my Dad in his final days, did a great job of keeping him comfortable and happy. Also, whenever we visited, my Dad always looked clean and well cared for and the facility had a clean fresh smell to it.

We just wanted to let you know that we do appreciate everything your staff did to help my Dad and our family and we want you to extend our gratitude to your very efficient staff. We can now understand the reason why you received all of those awards.

Sincerely,

Patty K and Family


February 2009
February 2009


Dear Mr. Holloway,

My name is Cathy Hooper. I am an RN with Heartland Hospice. I am currently caring for one of your residents on the 3rd floor. My job takes me to many facilities to care for residents at the end of life. I do not usually write letters to the administrators, but felt compelled to write to you.

Although all of the staff I have worked with on the 3rd floor at Seacrest Village have been very good, are three employees who stand out as exemplary role models of their profession.

Lisa Rivera, LPN is not only a highly competent nurse, I have observed her going the "extra mile" for all of her residents. It is obvious that she views her career as more than just a job. She is always pleasant and loving and obviously not only enjoys her employment at Seacrest, I have observed her giving of herself in numerous and unselfish ways to residents and families.

Dawn Fryer, CNA is another wonder example for her profession. She approaches each resident in a manner that demonstrates that she knows them well and that allows her to individualize her approach and care based on the residents unique characteristics.

I believe that leadership sets the tone for each unit. Sandy Valois RN is integral in creating an atmosphere that allows these individuals to practice their profession at such a high level. As you are well aware, the 3rd floor houses the most challenging of residents. Through the leadership of Ms. Valois and the example of Ms. Rivera and Ms. Fryer, Seacrest sets, and meets a high standard of care that each and every one of the residents deserves.

I would be remiss if I did not mention your receptionist Terri Gay Snyder. She sets the tone for everyone who enters your wonderful facility and her welcome is always pleasant and helpful. She provides a wonderful first impression for all who enter.

Kudos to you and those I have mentioned as well as the many others that I have not yet had the privilege of meeting!

Sincerely,

Kathy Hooper, RN, BA, CALA
Heartland Hospice


 
 

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