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Ringing in the New at Jefferson’s Ferry
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efferson’s Ferry is saying farewell to a
very busy 2019 that has in many ways
laid the groundwork for the innovation,
growth and continued improvements
it looks forward to in 2020. Its
management, board of trustees, staff and
residents are all looking forward to the
significant changes that will contribute
to the vibrant Life Plan Community that
has repeatedly been named the best of
its kind on Long Island.
chair of the Board of Directors, stepped
down from his leadership role after
Jefferson’s Ferry’s “Journey to Renewal” is
Jefferson’s Ferry’s
“Journey to Renewal”
an ambitious, multi-year expansion and
is an ambitious,
renovation of its campus that will enhance
multi-year expansion and
renovation of its campus
the lifestyle and experience for current
that will enhance the
residents while anticipating the desires and
lifestyle and experience
for current residents
needs of a whole new generation of Long
while anticipating the
desires and needs of a
Islanders who are planning for retirement.
whole new generation
22 years but will continue as a trustee.
of Long Islanders who are planning
Vivian Viloria-Fisher, formerly vice
for retirement. Journey to Renewal
chair, now chairs the board. Viloria-
calls for the construction of additional
Fisher is a former Suffolk County
independent living apartments, a
legislator and deputy presiding officer
new assisted living building specially
of the 5 th Electoral District. She joined
designed for memory care, a state-of-
the Jefferson’s Ferry Board of Directors
the-art rehabilitation center, along with
in 2012 and was named vice chair in
expanded homelike common spaces
February 2014. LeadingAge New York
in assisted living and skilled nursing.
recognized her as Trustee of the Year
Amenities will also be given an upgrade
in 2017. The board also welcomed two
during the Journey to Renewal. New
new trustees, Debra Engelhardt and Kim
dining options will include a variety
Kubasek. Engelhardt is the director of
of on-demand services such as online
the Comsewogue Library, and Kubasek
ordering of takeout choices, a casual
is an associate executive director at
bistro and the introduction of smaller
Developmental Disabilities Institute.
dining areas. An expanded fitness and
wellness program will offer grander
Cathy DeAngelo, vice president of sales
workout and classroom space for those
and marketing at Jefferson’s Ferry, was
residents interested in enhancing their
honored in October as one of Long
focus on health and wellness.
Island Business News’ Top 50 Women
Jefferson’s Ferry also saw some changes
and outstanding achievements among
some of its key leaders in 2019 that
position it well for the new year. George
Rice, the widely admired, longtime
in Business. Among her many past and
present accomplishments, DeAngelo
boosted occupancy in Jefferson’s
Ferry’s independent living cottages
and apartments from 88 percent to 94
(See Ringing in the New on page 36)
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