named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Dementia Care Training Program
Comprehensive training program covering dementia types, stages, communication strategies, person-centered care, and palliative care. Includes six modules and offers a certificate of completion upon passing a post-test.
Palliative Care Implementation Program
Training and implementation guide for establishing palliative care programs in long-term care facilities, based on the five domains of pain and incorporating spiritual and ethical considerations.
Proactive Behavior Management Program
Program designed to help staff anticipate and manage behavioral issues in residents with cognitive decline, using empathy, observation, and team-based strategies to reduce stress and improve care quality.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Administer certificate programs for geriatric spiritual careOffers an annual Geriatric Spiritual Care Certificate Program delivered in-person with monthly weekend sessions and a week of clinical experience, culminating in a certificate for graduates. Also provides downloadable mini-lessons summarizing key content for broader outreach.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Deliver behavior management training for dementia careOffers a proactive, team-based behavior management program to prevent challenging behaviors in residents with dementia, using the ABC model to identify triggers and implement person-centered interventions. Includes curriculum on observation, tracking, and ongoing consultation support after program completion.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Develop and disseminate educational tools for families and caregiversCreates and distributes informational resources such as flyers and assessment tools to support families and caregivers, including guidance on meaningful visits and a 54-page Care Transitions Assessment Tool to help religious communities identify current and future care needs.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Host continuing education webinars and eventsOffers live and on-demand webinars, in-person events, and an annual conference for long-term care professionals, caregivers, and religious communities. Topics include dementia care, palliative care, regulations, leadership, and spirituality, with many programs offering continuing education hours.
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education 1 activity
- Implement palliative care programs in care facilitiesProvides a structured implementation guide and support program to help long-term care facilities establish and sustain palliative care services, based on an 18-month pilot and adapted from the ELNEC Geriatric Curriculum to align with Catholic mission values. Includes staff training on pain management, cultural and faith traditions, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Offer specialized training for religious communitiesProvides education and training programs tailored to religious communities, including the Sisters Aging Well Together (SAWT) geriatric certificate program and co-sponsored webinars with the National Religious Retirement Office since 2011, addressing aging challenges within religious life.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide customized staff training programsOffers tailored virtual or in-person staff training for long-term care facilities and religious communities on topics including dementia care, behavior management, leadership, and palliative care. Programs are developed in collaboration with organizational leadership to address specific challenges and include ongoing telephone and email support after delivery.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Support leadership development in Catholic long-term careDelivers leadership formation programs focused on the mission of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, including The Path to Leadership and the CARE Program, to develop future leaders in Catholic health care and ensure quality care delivery in affiliated facilities.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Deliver CMS-recognized dementia care trainingProvides comprehensive, interactive dementia care training that meets Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, customizable to state-specific regulations. Offered in 7–10 hour sessions virtually or in-person for unlimited participants, with post-tests and certificates of completion for those scoring 70% or higher.
- Distribute ready-to-use educational materialsProvides ready-to-teach in-service kits and self-study modules for direct care staff on aging-related topics such as dementia, palliative care, and behavior management. Materials are designed for independent use and include options for earning Certificates of Completion.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.02M
Contributions & grants$753K74%
Program service revenue$269K26%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$887K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$550K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$921K
Cash$913K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$914K
Liquid reserves12.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +93.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- ANN SPENARD — DIRECTOR
- CONNIE MCCORY — DIRECTOR
- DR CAROLE MICHELSEN — DIRECTOR
- DR PHILIP MCCALLION — SECRETARY
- MARY E FRANCIS — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE M PANDOLFI — DIRECTOR
- MOTHER MARY ROSE HEERY — TREASURER
- SR CHRISTOPHER JUDE PINEAULT — VICE PRESIDENT
- SR CYRIL KASPER — DIRECTOR
- SR JEANNE HALEY — PRESIDENT
- SR LOIS WETZEL — DIRECTOR
- SR MARGARET EDWARD COSTELLO — DIRECTOR
- SR MARIA ROBERT MULLEN — DIRECTOR
- SR MARY ANNE DENNHEY — DIRECTOR
- SR TERESA KATHLEENDOMINICK — DIRECTOR
- SR THERSA PFEFFER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- CMS Government — Aligns dementia care training curriculum with requirements set by the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS).
- CMS Government — Provider's dementia training program is recognized by CMS.
- CMS Government — Recognizes the organization's dementia care training program.
- Calvary Hospital Partner — Bases its palliative care model on the work of Dr. Michael Brescia of Calvary Hospital in the Bronx.
- Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Network — Aligns its palliative care programs with the mission, values, and Sanctity of Life statement of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.
- Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Network — Avila Institute is the educational arm of the Congregation.
- Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Network — Serves as the educational arm for the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.
- Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Partner — Collaborates on palliative care resources for families and caregivers, including educational content and video materials.
- Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Partner — Collaborates to enhance the ministry through educational programs on elder care.
- Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Partner — Provides education and training specifically for staff at facilities served, sponsored, or co-sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.
- Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm Partner — Provides training and formation programs for staff at care homes served, sponsored, or co-sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Recognizes the organization's dementia training program for direct care staff.
- Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Partner — Cosponsors the Sisters Aging Well Together (SAWT) geriatric certificate program.
- End of Life Nursing Education Consortium Partner — Collaborated with ELNEC by adapting its Geriatric Curriculum to develop the Avila Institute's Palliative Care Education Program.
- National Religious Retirement Office Partner — Co-sponsors webinars addressing the needs of aging individuals in Religious Communities.
- long-term care organizations Partner — Provides custom staff training services to long-term care organizations.
- religious Communities Partner — Provides custom staff training services to religious Communities.
- support@avilainstitute.org Partner — Email contact point for coordinating behavior management program delivery.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- CMS-Recognized Virtual Training Customized to Organizational Needsmethodology: customized_virtual_trainingBy delivering CMS-recognized dementia care education through flexible virtual formats tailored to specific staff and organizational challenges, the organization increases training relevance and scalability because customized, accessible learning improves knowledge retention and implementation in real-world settings.
- Faith-Integrated Education and Leadership Formationmethodology: faith_integrated_educationBy embedding Catholic healthcare values and the charism of Venerable Mother Angeline Teresa McCrory into training and leadership development, the organization ensures mission alignment and sustained quality in elder care because spiritually grounded staff demonstrate greater commitment and compassionate practice.
- Holistic Palliative Care Addressing Five Domains of Painmethodology: holistic_palliative_careBy addressing physical, emotional, familial, spiritual, and psychiatric dimensions of suffering in tandem, the organization improves well-being in long-term care because comprehensive pain assessment leads to more effective, individualized palliative interventions.
- Person-Centered Care Rooted in Carmelite Valuesmethodology: person_centered_careBy integrating the Carmelite philosophy of hospitality, compassion, and sanctity of life into care practices, the organization fosters deeper resident dignity and engagement because spiritual and ethical values strengthen caregiver-resident relationships and guide decision-making.
- Proactive, Team-Based Behavior Management in Dementia Caremethodology: proactive_behavior_managementBy training interdisciplinary teams to anticipate behavioral triggers and track behaviors across shifts, the organization reduces resident distress and caregiver burden because early, coordinated intervention prevents escalation and supports person-centered responses.