What they reported doing
- #1 primary $537KWESLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER'S OUTPATIENT CLINIC PROVIDES PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES TO THE SARATOGA SPRINGS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. OUTPATIENT THERAPIES HAD APPROXIMATELY 10,000 VISITS DURING 2024.
What they call their work
What they do
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2 activities
- Chronic care for younger adults with illness or injuryOffers specialized long-term care for adults of any age who require ongoing support due to chronic conditions resulting from illness or injury, provided in a dedicated healthcare setting separate from geriatric-focused units.
- Light care geriatrics and assisted living servicesProvides daily support for older adults with less medically intensive needs through assisted living programs, including help with bathing, dressing, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and three meals per day. Services are offered in accessible, pet-friendly residences with social programming and transportation assistance.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Affordable and independent senior housingOperates income-based and market-rate independent living senior apartments for individuals aged 62 and over, featuring one- and two-bedroom units, maintenance-free living, accessibility accommodations, communal amenities (library, social spaces, café, salon), and utility-inclusive rents subsidized by NYS HCR and HUD. Includes free shuttle service to supermarkets and meal delivery options.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
- Hospice care servicesProvides hospice care within its long-term care residence, offering end-of-life support alongside other health services in a dedicated facility equipped for palliative needs.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- In-home care services for seniorsProvides temporary and long-term in-home nursing and companion care services seven days a week for seniors wishing to age in place, including non-medical support, professional nursing assessments, and customized care plans, primarily for residents on The Wesley Community Campus.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Nutrition and dining servicesServes three freshly prepared meals daily through Georgia’s Restaurant and operates a café offering breakfast and lunch with meal delivery to apartments, ensuring nutritional support for residents in assisted and independent living settings.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Outpatient therapy servicesDelivers outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to patients across the lifespan—including infants, children, and older adults—at a clinic in Saratoga Springs, NY. The program includes traditional therapies and aquatic therapy using a heated therapeutic pool with certified instructors, serving approximately 10,000 visits in 2024.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Resident support and community engagement programsHosts daily scheduled events, monthly activities, and social programming to promote community, socialization, and quality of life for independent and assisted living residents, with weather-protected access between buildings and on-site amenities that include a library, sitting areas, mini grocery store, hair salon, guest suite, and transportation services.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Senior living education and guidanceProvides printable resources such as a Level of Care Tool and fall prevention brochure, offers access to senior care specialists for personalized guidance, and conducts scheduled tours to help prospective residents compare and choose appropriate senior living options on campus.
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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 1 activity
- Skilled nursing and long-term care for older adultsProvides 24/7 skilled nursing care for aging adults with significant chronic medical needs in a long-term care residence, including private and semi-private rooms, therapy services, and dedicated facilities. This includes both short-term rehabilitation and permanent residency options.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Specialized memory care for early-stage dementia and Alzheimer’sOperates secure, dedicated memory support units for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and chronic dementia, featuring 24-hour medication management, assistance with daily activities, home-like environments to prevent wandering, and proactive cognitive engagement programs such as the Alfred Z. Solomon Therapeutic Activity Center.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| J BRIAN NEALON | CEO | 5 | $321K |
| SHELLY AMATO | CSO | 5 | $194K |
| HENRY KING | RN SUPERVISOR | 40 | $191K |
| JESSICA FLORIO | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $178K |
| ALICIA OPALKA | UNIT COORDINATOR | 40 | $174K |
| L CLIFFORD VAN WAGNER | DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY | 40 | $173K |
| JULIANNE ALSANTE | UNIT COORDINATOR | 40 | $151K |
| JENNA LORD | DIR OF NURSING | 40 | $149K |
| ELGIN GUNTHER | RN SUPERVISOR | 40 | $141K |
| KATHERINE LAHOFF | CFO | 5 | $136K |
- BROOKE PANCOE — Director
- DEBORAH DAMM-O'BRIEN — Vice President
- JESSE BOUCHER — Secretary
- KELLI DERWAY — Director
- RAYMOND MARTIN — Treasurer
- TARA PLEAT — President
Who they work with
- Alfred Z. Solomon Partner — Namesake and likely supporter or donor associated with the Therapeutic Activity Center Program.
- CDC Government — Referenced as a source for older adult fall prevention information.
- CDPHP Partner — Partner organization providing fall prevention resources.
- CDPHP, Inc Partner — Contracted vendor providing health insurance services.
- EMS, LLC Partner — Contracted vendor providing janitorial services.
- McKesson Drug Partner — Contracted vendor providing pharmaceuticals.
- National Institute on Aging Government — Referenced as a source for falls and falls prevention information.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Licenses the Assisted Living Program at Woodlawn Commons.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Referenced as a resource for older adult fall prevention.
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Government — Provides subsidies to support low-income senior housing at Embury Apartments.
- P20 Global Holdings, Inc. Partner — Contracted vendor providing agency staffing services.
- The Community Hospice of Saratoga Partner — Partners to provide hospice care services at Wesley Health Care Center.
- The Wesley Community Network — Embury Apartments is part of The Wesley Community senior living network.
- The Wesley Community Network — WESLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER INC operates as part of The Wesley Community campus, serving its residents with home care services.
- The Wesley Community Network — Wesley Health Care Center is part of The Wesley Community, a broader continuum of senior care services.
- The Wesley Community Network — Woodlawn Commons is located within The Wesley Community’s campus and operates as part of its senior living network.
- The Wesley Community Partner — Provides outpatient therapy services to residents of The Wesley Community as part of an integrated care model.
- Unidine Corporation Partner — Contracted vendor providing dietary services.
- United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Provides subsidies to support low-income senior housing at Embury Apartments.
How they approach the work
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- Continuum of Care Modelmethodology: continuum_of_careBy offering a full continuum of senior care services on one campus, residents can seamlessly transition between levels of care as their health needs evolve, because maintaining community continuity supports emotional well-being and care adherence.
- Interdisciplinary Personalized Rehabilitationmethodology: multi-disciplinary rehabilitation, whole-person rehabilitation, personalized treatment planning, interdisciplinary_personalized_rehabilitationBy integrating physical, occupational, and speech therapies into customized treatment plans through collaborative teams, patient outcomes are optimized, because holistic, goal-aligned rehabilitation addresses the full spectrum of recovery needs.
- Person-Centered and Relationship-Centered Caremethodology: person-centered care, relationship-centered careBy prioritizing the individual over the disease and fostering strong, respectful relationships between residents and staff, care becomes more responsive and adaptive, because trust and dignity enhance engagement and quality of life.
- Proactive Cognitive Engagement for Memory Supportmethodology: proactive_memory_support, strength-based therapyBy using life-engaging programs and strength-based therapies with familiar objects in dedicated memory support units, cognitive decline is mitigated, because meaningful, personalized stimulation maintains neural pathways and functional ability in early-stage dementia.
- Supportive Independent Living with Social Engagementmethodology: independent-living-with-support, socially_supportive_independent_living, community_and_socialization, social_engagement_for_healthy_agingBy combining private housing with on-site support services and structured social activities, seniors maintain independence while reducing isolation, because access to safety features and community fosters both autonomy and healthy aging.