Waterstone of Westchester Partners with Visiting Nurse Service

WHITE PLAINS, NY (February 2021) – Waterstone of Westchester, White Plains’ newest independent senior living community, is partnering with the Visiting Nurse Service in Westchester (VNSW) to offer its residents the security of knowing that they will have the best care should they need it.

“We’ve partnered with VNS Westchester because they are, quite simply, the largest and best home healthcare providers in the region,’’ said Margaret Minichini, Executive Director of Waterstone of Westchester. “While most of our residents are active and independent, it’s a comfort to know that they will have access to high quality care right in their own community if need arises.’’

Founded in 1901, VNS Westchester, has over a century of experience providing unparalleled, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health aides, social work and care coordination services to people right at home. VNS Westchester is annually accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program), and consistently exceeds that organization’s national standard of excellence.

Timothy P. Leddy, VNS Westchester President/CEO, said VNS Westchester’s onsite office at Waterstone of Westchester would make it easy and secure for residents and their families to arrange for care.

“We pride ourselves on the excellent and personalized care we provide families,’’ said Leddy. “Having a VNSW office right on site at Waterstone of Westchester will give residents an immediate connection to the care and support that they need.’’

Among some of the services VNS Westchester can provide to residents are:

• Regular visits and care management by a registered nurse

• Physical, occupational and speech rehabilitation

• Medical social work

• Medication management

• Consultations with a registered dietician

• TeleHealth remote monitoring

To launch its new partnership, VNS Westchester and Waterstone of Westchester will hold a special virtual presentation on Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. as a first in a series of educational programs for residents and public. The initial presentation will review VNS services as well as focus on nutrition for a heart healthy lifestyle in recognition of American Heart Month. Here’s how people can register.

Located on Bloomingdale Road in White Plains, the five-story senior residence will sit on a 6.5-acre parcel. The building will include 132 apartments, an underground garage, an indoor pool, spa amenities, a movie theater, terrace, salon, multiple dining areas, and a fitness center equipped with personal trainers. Waterstone will offer large apartments and a wide variety of floorplans. It is expected to open in January of 2022.

About Waterstone of Westchester

Waterstone of Westchester is the latest best-in-class independent living community created by leaders in the field EPOCH Senior Living and National Development. EPOCH Senior Living operates 12 senior living communities in the Northeast with four under development. Waterstone of Westchester is the company’s first independent living community in New York State. The Welcome Center is located at 15 Maple Avenue, White Plains. For more information about Waterstone of Westchester, visit www.waterstoneofwestchester.com or call 914-295-2177