The Allendale Community for Mature Living Recognizes Three Staff Members With Above & Beyond Award

May 5, 2011 - PRLog -- It has been said that there is no greater joy, nor greater reward, than to make a fundamental difference in someone's life. At The Allendale Community for Mature Living, where more than 250 staff members are making a difference in the lives of senior residents each and every day, three individuals have been recognized with the senior campus' newly created "Above & Beyond" Award. The honorees, who were nominated by residents, include Rosetta Slattery of Ramsey, Amy Cajes of Jersey City and Jenny Cuffee of Paterson.

"The Above & Beyond Awards were created to recognize the ‘best-of-the-best' who make a difference in the lives of our senior residents and their families," said Joan Fredella, L.N.H.A., C.A.L.A., administrator. "We are celebrating the day-to-day contributions that extend beyond each person's traditional occupational responsibilities. These women embody The Allendale Community's highest standards for professionalism, commitment and compassion."

The honorees represent each of the community's three senior residences. Slattery is the concierge at The Atrium, the apartment-rental senior community; Cajes is a certified nurse assistant at Carlton Court, the assisted living residence; and Cuffee is the activity assistant at The Allendale Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, which offers long-term skilled nursing and short-term subacute care.

Developed in stages beginning in 1967, The Allendale Community is widely recognized as a pioneer in modern-day eldercare. Today, the campus remains physician-owned and operated and was one of the first retirement communities in the region to incorporate three fully licensed levels of residency to offer a continuum of care.

Located in suburban Allendale, N.J., just off Route 17 South, The Allendale Community for Mature Living also offers a Short-Term Stay Program and respite services as well as the Senior Social Club, an adult day program. For more information about The Allendale Community for Mature Living, call (201) 825-0660 or visit www.allendalecommunity.com.

Photo Caption: Joan Fredella (left), administrator of The Allendale Community for Mature Living in Allendale, N.J., recently presented the senior campus' first recipients of the "Above & Beyond" service excellence award with certificates of recognition. Honorees included (left to right) Rosetta Slattery of Ramsey, Amy Cajes of Jersey City and Jenny Cuffee of Paterson.

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About The Allendale Community for Mature Living: The Allendale Community for Mature Living is located on 12 acres in a scenic, quiet suburban neighborhood, with direct access to Route 17 South. The physician-owned Community offers three levels of residency and a continuum of care on campus: The Atrium, where independent seniors enjoy residential living; Carlton Court, which offers assisted living; and The Allendale Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility focusing on rehabilitation. In addition, the Community offers the Senior Social Club, an adult day program that provides a variety of dynamic activities. For more information about The Allendale Community for Mature Living, call (201) 825-0660 or visit its web site at www.allendalecommunity.com.