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Care Giver of the Year
Mary Ochocki, housekeeper at The Homestead at Maplewood was selected by Aging Services of Minnesota as the district G, Care Giver of the Year award winner! Caregiver of the Year is an Aging Services of Minnesota Distinguished Service Award, designed to honor those who go above and beyond their everyday duties to enhance the quality of life for seniors and for their communities. Mary Ochocki has been working at The Homestead at Maplewood for 13 years and for Volunteers of America for 30 years. Mary’s volunteerism, genuine care for the residents and generous acts of kindness toward residents and staff demonstrate her compassion for the people she serves everyday.
Confident Choices Award
Confident Choices designees must meet requirements that have been developed by experienced housing-with-services providers and are based on standards of practice that truly influence the quality of a consumer's experience. Confident Choices designees must go beyond basic compliance with state and federal requirements and must have implemented specific elements that are important components of quality housing-with-services. To receive the Confident Choices designation, a senior building must complete a detailed application describing a variety of programs and initiatives and must pass a site review by two experienced housing professionals not affiliated with the building. This site review is designed to verify that the provider meets the high standards of the Confident Choices program. The Confident Choices designation must be renewed every two years so that consumers can be assured that the building continues to be an excellent senior housing option.
