What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.03MTHE CHARLES T. SITRIN HEALTH CARE CENTER'S COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY/DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT CENTER SERVED THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS DURING 2024. A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES WERE PROVIDED INCLUDING PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, DENTAL, AND A FEW SPECIALTY DOCTOR CLINICS. THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH AT SITRIN ADDRESSES THE PATIENTS PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS TO ENSURE BETTER OUTCOMES. THE OVERALL TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS WAS 11,035.
- #2 $1.15MTHE CHARLES T. SITRIN HEALTH CARE CENTER'S ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM OFFERS PARTICIPANTS A COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE OF MEDICAL CARE, INCLUDING THERAPY & DENTAL, AND COMBINES IT WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL SERVICES WHILE ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO RETURN TO THEIR HOME FOR THE EVENING. SITRIN PROVIDES ROUND TRIP, DOOR-TO-DOOR, TRANSPORTATION WITH HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES. TOTAL VISITS FOR 2024 TO THE PROGRAM WAS 10,505. IN 2014, SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE WAS ADDED. TOTAL VISITS FOR 2024 TO THIS PROGRAM WERE 130.
What they call their work
What they do
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Adaptive Sports Programs 2 activities
- Delivers specialized care units for neurocognitive and chronic conditionsProvides targeted care through a NeuroCare Unit for patients with Huntington’s Disease and ALS, and offers military rehabilitation and adaptive sports programming for veterans and others with physical challenges.
- Hosts adaptive sports and community eventsRuns the STARS adaptive sports program, hosts the annual Celebrity Classic Wheelchair Basketball game, and engages in fundraising to purchase sports wheelchairs and cover training and competition costs for participants.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 2 activities
- Provides dental and aquatic therapy servicesOperates an on-site dental clinic and delivers aquatic therapy and wellness services using swimming pools available to patients and residents.
- Supports employee wellness and volunteer engagementProvides free access to an onsite wellness program with fitness center, weight machines, and swimming pools for employees and their families. Engages volunteers in gardening, clerical work, food carts, seasonal decorating, and direct resident interaction.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Administers therapeutic recreation and resident engagement programsSupports resident well-being through structured recreational activities including bingo, crafts, outings, horticulture, music, trivia, reminiscence, cooking, art, senior exercise, and intergenerational events. Offers individualized companionship and volunteer-led socializing, especially for isolated residents.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funds and administers CNA scholarship and workforce development programOffers nine full scholarships annually for the Madison-Oneida BOCES Nursing Aide Training program, covering tuition, books, uniforms, shoes, watch, and NYS exam fees. Guarantees employment at Sitrin upon completion and requires recipients to sign a two-year employment contract.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Implements infection control and public health protocolsEnforces infection control measures including mask distribution, proper usage promotion, and a 10-day exclusion policy for symptomatic or exposed visitors to prevent transmission of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
- Offers assisted living and enriched housing servicesProvides residential care and support services through Cedarbrook Enriched Housing and Assisted Living, including apartment cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation for residents.
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Adult Day Health Care Programs 1 activity
- Operates adult day health care programsRuns a medical and social adult day care program providing therapy, dental services, recreational activities, and social services, with over 10,500 medical program visits and 130 social program visits in 2024.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Operates skilled nursing and long-term care facilitiesProvides medical rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized housing through nine residential houses and the Gan Kavod residences for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Offers skilled nursing services at its main campus in New Hartford, NY.
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Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 1 activity
- Provides outpatient rehabilitation servicesOffers comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and hearing therapy, dental care, and specialty doctor clinics, with over 11,000 patient visits recorded in 2024.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Runs child care and early education centerOperates a child care center serving infants through preschoolers as part of its range of community health and family support services.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Enhances staff recruitment and retention through compensation initiativesImplements competitive pay rates for certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses. Offers sign-on bonuses of up to $2,500 for full-time and $1,500 for part-time nursing staff.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CHRISTA L SERAFIN | CEO | 33 | $293K |
| DR JAMES DEYULIO | DENTIST/DENTAL DIRECTOR | 38 | $238K |
| BRENDA COBANE | VP OF LONG TERM CARE SERVI | 38 | $198K |
| RICHARD CHELTENHAM DDS | DENTIST | 38 | $181K |
| LYUDMILA BONACCI | RN SUPERVISOR | 38 | $138K |
| ELIZABETH CLOVER | DIRECTOR OF NURSING | 38 | $123K |
- ADELE SOSSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- CHET COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID GOLDBAS — TREASURER
- DR SUSAN BLATT — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARD KOWALSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- ERNEST BERKOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- GUSTAVO GEIER — BOARD MEMBER
- LORI KAPLAN FELICE — CHAIRWOMAN
- MARK SMITH — VICE CHAIRMAN
- MARSHA SILVERMAN — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL COMINSKY — VICE CHAIRMAN
- RACHEL SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- RANDY ROCKFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN ROSENFELD — BOARD MEMBER
- VICTOR PEARLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Bank of America Charitable Foundation Funder — Provided funding to support CNA scholarships at Sitrin.
- FustCharles LLP Partner — Presents the annual Celebrity Classic Wheelchair Basketball game.
- Madison-Oneida BOCES Partner — Partner organization delivering the Nursing Aide Training program for which Sitrin offers scholarships.
- New York State (NYS) Government — Aligns with NYS reopening and safety protocols through the NY Forward Plan.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Submitted Health Equity Impact Assessment and Certificate of Need documents to the New York State Department of Health for program expansion approval.
- OSHA Government — References OSHA guidelines in its pandemic planning documentation.
- Sitrin Foundation Partner — Philanthropic affiliate that supports the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center through fundraising and donor engagement.
- Utica University Partner — Hosts the Celebrity Classic Wheelchair Basketball game at its Clark Athletic Center.
- klasisomphone@sitrin.com Partner — Contact point for volunteer applications and inquiries.
How they approach the work
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- Health Equity–Guided Expansionmethodology: health-equity-centered expansionBy using Health Equity Impact Assessments to guide service expansion, the organization ensures equitable access and reduces disparities in adult day health care, because proactive equity analysis prevents exclusion and improves reach to underserved populations.
- Integrated Care Modelmethodology: integrated_care_modelBy co-locating skilled nursing, adult day health care, and outpatient rehabilitation services on a single campus, the organization integrates long-term and community-based care to improve coordination and accessibility, because integrated delivery systems produce better health outcomes and reduce fragmentation in care.
- Multidisciplinary Team Approachmethodology: multidisciplinary_careBy utilizing a team of professionals across medical and therapeutic disciplines, the organization addresses patients' comprehensive physical and emotional needs, because coordinated expertise leads to more effective and holistic treatment outcomes.
- Resident-Centered Care Modelmethodology: resident-centered_careBy designing care around individual resident preferences and social needs—including personalized companionship and engagement through holidays and recreation—the organization enhances quality of life and well-being, because autonomy and emotional connection improve health outcomes and resident satisfaction.
- Workforce Development Through Scholarship and Hiremethodology: workforce-development-through-scholarship-and-hireBy offering fully funded CNA training with guaranteed employment, the organization removes financial and access barriers to nursing careers, because removing structural barriers increases workforce diversity and strengthens care capacity.