St. Mary’s Center is a community-focused organization dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for its clients and residents in New York. The center has played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting its services to ensure ongoing support and safety for the people who rely on their programs. As part of its response to the public health crisis, St. Mary’s Center introduced tele-health groups specifically for Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) clients, ensuring continued access to vital services despite unprecedented challenges in person-to-person contact.
The impact of St. Mary’s Center can be seen both in the scale of its operations and the depth of its commitment to holistic care. Notable statistics include a consistently high nursing home occupancy rate, reflecting the trust placed in the center’s skilled nursing facility (SNF), as well as thousands of annual Adult Day Health Care visits and actual SNF occupancy days. These figures are a testament to the center’s extensive support within the community and the essential role it plays in the lives of clients and residents.
St. Mary’s Center offers a broad spectrum of programs designed to address the physical, emotional, and social needs of those it serves. These programs include HIV/AIDS primary care, clinical services, social work, case management, harm reduction, resident services, addiction counseling, housing and benefits assistance, as well as anger management and family support. The center further enriches the lives of its clients through creative arts therapies, complementary therapies, and various health and wellness initiatives, emphasizing not just medical care but overall well-being.
A distinctive feature of St. Mary’s Center is its commitment to pastoral care, providing clients and residents with a supportive environment to explore personal and spiritual concerns. This focus on both medical and emotional health highlights the center’s philosophy of addressing the whole person. The combination of skilled medical care, therapeutic services, and pastoral support ensures that those who come to St. Mary’s Center receive not only treatment but also comfort and dignity throughout their care journey. Through its dedicated programs and adaptable approach, St. Mary’s Center continues to impact the community, fostering wellness and connection in a time when these are needed most.
