The Origins Of Nathaniel Witherell - 1402 Words

The origins of Nathaniel Witherell date back to 1903 when Robert Bruce donated 9 acres of land and 4 buildings to the town of Greenwich to build the â€Å"Greenwich Hospital† (Owned and Operated by the Town of Greenwich†). There claimed mission was committing the facility to â€Å"treatment of contagious diseases† such as the Smallpox, Tuberculosis, the Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria. Later on in 1917, on Perry Ridge road, a new â€Å"Greenwich hospital† was opened and the hospital on Parsonage road was renamed â€Å"The Municipal Hospital† (Owned and Operated by the Town of Greenwich†). Due to medical advancements, common chronic diseases can be treated and cured, therefore modifying the facility s purpose in a way that meets of need of the residents of the town of Greenwich. Today, the facility is named Nathaniel Witherell, and is a short term physically rehabilitation center, long-term patient care center and a certain area merely focused on taking care of residents with Dementia (Nathaniel Witherell, Short-Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center). The facility specializes in Person-Centered Care†, meaning that they provide certain services to accommodate to residents quotidian routines, regarding their diets and religious obligations (Nathaniel Witherell, Short-Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center). Most importantly, the facility works to develop a healthy and happy environment by enriching the relationship between the residents of the building and the staff members (Nathaniel