✨ Join us in celebrating Zahira McDaniel, our 2025 Outstanding Newcomer! With heart, positivity & natural care, she’s already making a big impact on our residents’ lives. Welcome, Zahira—we’re so glad you’re here! 💜 #MaryWade #OutstandingNewcomer #TeamSpotlight

Visiting a loved one at Mary Wade this summer? Make it meaningful. 🧩🌼 From crafts to games to outdoor fun, discover ways to connect across generations. 🌟 Read more: bit.ly/44gvOIq

👏 Congrats to Jennifer Balkaran, HR Generalist & recipient of this year’s Unsung Hero Award! She works behind the scenes with heart, dedication & quiet strength—making a big impact every day. Thank you, Jennifer! 💙

A special lunch shared between resident and staff—celebrating friendship, laughter, and the moments that matter most. 💛 Big shout out to Portofino’s for the fantastic food and helping make this gathering extra special!

At Mary Wade, fitness builds strength, flexibility & connection. 💪❤️ In seated group exercise, residents use weights to boost mobility—every rep supporting independence & well-being. #ActiveAging #SeniorWellness

We’re grateful to Trinity Lutheran Church for monthly visits to Mary Wade. 💙 Your services bring comfort, peace & connection—truly a cherished part of our community. #Gratitude #CommunityFaith

Thomas shares his Pete Rose–inspired hitting tips with young Lizzy—passing down skills, stories & wisdom across generations. ⚾❤️ #IntergenerationalConnections #MaryWadeMoments

🎨 Meet Jean, Mary Wade resident & self-taught artist who won 1st place in the 2022 Art of Aging Exhibition for her oil painting Petey. With 100+ works & a life full of stories, she proves creativity knows no age. 💫 #ArtOfAging #CreativeAging #ElderWisdom

Founded in 1866 as The Home for the Friendless, Mary Wade began as a haven for vulnerable girls. 💙 160 years later, our mission of compassion & care continues—evolving with our community while honoring our roots. #MaryWadeHistory #CompassionInCare

Residents in our Boardman neighborhood enjoyed a creative paint day 🎨🖌️—each canvas filled with joy, imagination & connection. #MaryWadeMoments #CreativeAging

We remember Rose Santos 💗—a beloved Mary Wade housekeeper for nearly a decade, later cared for in our Skilled Nursing Center. A fighter, survivor & source of joy, her kindness & smile touched all who knew her. #MaryWadeFamily #InMemory

Meet Sam Gagliardi, our longtime therapy partner at Mary Wade. 💙 With physical, occupational & speech therapy, his team delivers compassionate, person-centered care that supports mind, body & spirit. #SeniorCare #TherapyPartner

✨ Meet Zaria, our Staff Development Nurse! From what first drew her to Mary Wade to how her role has grown, she embodies passion, growth & commitment. 💙 #MaryWadeFamily #CompassionInCare

🎉🎂 Family Fun Day is almost here! Celebrate Mary Wade’s 159th birthday with games, food trucks, treats & more! 💙 📅 Sun, Sept 7 | 1–4pm 📍 Pine St., Mary Wade Campus 👉 RSVP: [email protected]

💙 Join us for the End of Summer Bash at Chatham Place! 📅 Thurs, Sept 11 | 4–7 PM 📍 Chatham Place at Mary Wade Live music, great food & community—plus a moment of silence to honor 9/11. 👉 RSVP: [email protected] #Community #Gratitude

🏌️‍♂️ Join us for the Mary Wade Golf Classic! 📅 Wed, Sept 24, 2025 | Lyman Orchards Breakfast, 18 holes, reception, luncheon, awards & raffle—all to support our Boardman Renovation Project. ⛳💙 👉 Register here: bit.ly/45ZmJDq

Looking for compassionate care for your loved one? 💙 Mary Wade’s Skilled Nursing team offers 24/7 RN-led support, therapies & dignity in a warm, homelike setting—trusted in New Haven for 150+ years. 🩺🏡 #SkilledNursing #CompassionateCare #MaryWade

💙 Meet Nicole, our Director of Nursing at Mary Wade! Her leadership philosophy is rooted in teamwork, accountability, and respect — because it takes all of us working together to deliver the excellence our residents deserve. 👏

“What I love most about Mary Wade is the teamwork and the sense of community.” 💙 Nicole, our Director of Nursing, shares how every person — from porters to leadership — contributes to the caring, connected environment that makes Mary Wade so special.

💙 Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen outside of work. Our DON, Nicole, heard at Best Buy how Mary Wade’s care touched a family’s life—a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do. 🌸 #CompassionInCare