As they prepare to take over the North End Nursing Home & Rehab Center, management from new operator, Marquis Heath, hosted a small dinner at Lucia Ristorante to thank the local steering committee that fought to keep the facility from closing.
Norman Rokeach, CEO, told the group that the transition from Partners Healthcare / Spaulding are progressing well and they are working with both patients, families and staff. Operational transfer should take place later this year with building renovations starting shortly thereafter.
Shown in the above photo (L-R): Louis Strazzullo, Marquis CEO Norman Rokeach, Jennifer Raymond (Marquis), Stacey Rebelo (Marquis), Maria Della Gulla (ABCD Center), Kathy Carangelo, Pam Donnaruma (Post Gazette), Victor Brogna (NEWRA), City Councilor Sal LaMattina, Marie Simboli (NEWNC), Jeanne Brady, Jason Aluia, Michael Smith (Marquis), Philip Frattaroli, Alissa Passacantilli and Francine Gannon. Not shown on the committee, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and State Sen. Joe Boncore.
The Spaulding Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 70 Fulton Street, on the corner of Richmond, in Boston’s North End neighborhood.
