JML Care Center Celebrates Renewal
A special event showcased major upgrades and improvements at the Falmouth facility
JML Care Center staff, Cape Cod Healthcare senior leadership and members of the local community attended a special event on Oct. 13 celebrating the renewal of JML in Falmouth. The program kicked off with a welcoming reception, followed by a virtual tour narrated by Colleen Pino, Executive Director of JML. The celebration concluded with remarks from Michael Lauf, President and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare, and George Lilly, speaking on behalf of his family.
As part of Cape Cod Healthcare’s strategic plan, a major and comprehensive effort has brought substantial upgrades and improvements to the 132-bed JML Care Center to meet the needs of the Cape Cod community. A new wing was built to allow the creation of private rooms on the rehabilitation floor. This new addition has been named in memory of Josiah K. Lilly III.
Additional major upgrades include:
A special event on Oct. 13 celebrated the upgrades and improvements at JML Care Center in Falmouth.
Michael Lauf and Nina Heald Webber of West Falmouth outside of the newly renovated and renamed Webber Dining Room. The plaque recognizes Webber’s generous gift toward the renewal of JML Care Center.
The new main entrance with a covered portico allows for easy drop-off and pickup for patients, and also provides protection from inclement weather.
Some of the upgrades include a new courtyard and garden.
Artwork from Sandwich glass artist Michael Magyar adorns the walls in the front lobby.
From left to right: Melissa Pacheco, Admissions Director; Katie Enos, Activities Director; Colleen Pino, Executive Director; Sheryl Stone, Rehabilitation Director; Dr. Devin McManus; Matt Limberakis, Facilities Director; Susan Garvey, Social Service Director; Helen Martin, Interim Director of Nursing; Carter Hunt, CEO of Falmouth Hospital.
Martha Longley, Manager of Donor Relations, and Deborah Dougherty, Director of Major Gifts, Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation
Charles Peterman, with his wife, Carol, was executive director of JML Care Center for more than 20 years.
Paul Dimond, MD, and his wife, Candice Dimond
Helen Martin, JML Interim Director of Nurses, greets James Tow of Falmouth. Tow’s brother is a full-time resident of JML and attended the celebration to learn about the many improvements.
Colleen Pino, Executive Director of JML Care Center, welcomes guests.
- New main entrance with covered portico, which allows for easy drop-off and pickup for patients and protection from inclement weather
- Refresh of all patient rooms
- New courtyard and garden
- Expanded physical therapy space
- New ambulance bay with a private entrance
- Renovated and redecorated patient dining room
- Newly expanded lobby
The JML renewal has been part of the Quality. Trust. Partnership. Campaign for Cape Cod Healthcare, a comprehensive fundraising effort to raise $125 million for facilities and services across the Cape.
Enjoy clicking through the slideshow of images captured at the October celebration and be sure to check out the virtual tour!
