Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.

08/05/2026

Care Central VNA & Hospice CEO Holly Chaffee, CPO Melissa Cantara, and Robert Petkis had the pleasure of spending the evening with Mutual of America CEO Stephen J. Rich, along with Chris Bailey, Mike Braney, and Joe Girardi, at Tree House Brewing Company in Charlton, MA.

It was a wonderful evening of business, networking, and meaningful conversation. We value the strong partnerships that support our mission and appreciate the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and strengthen relationships with organizations like Mutual of America.

Thank you to Mutual of America for a great evening!

07/29/2026

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07/28/2026

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07/07/2026

July 1, 2026 -Webster, MA

The Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber of Commerce held its Scholarship Evening on the Lake Event aboard the Indian Princess Wednesday evening. The well attended event featured recognition and celebration of the 2026 scholarship award recipients, who each shared their college plans this fall, while fundraising for next year’s scholarship awards. Representing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. at the event were Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO and Kristin Mattson, PT, Chief Development & Clinical Care Transitions Officer.
Pictured: Lisa Prince, CEO at Tri Valley, Inc. welcomes attendees and recognizes the scholarship winners aboard the Indian Princess; Holly and Nancy Bouchard, Treasurer of the Board of Directors, Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. prepare to go aboard for the cruise event.

06/25/2026

June 24, 2026 -Gardner, MA

Heywood Healthcare held a ceremonial ribbon cutting to unveil Heywood Hospital’s new helipad, developed in partnership with UMass Memorial Life Flight.

The helipad is a significant step forward in enhancing emergency medical access for our community and will help reduce critical transport times for patients requiring advanced care, while optimizing coordination with regional emergency responders. Representing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. at the ceremony was Richard Eastham, Community Liaison.

Pictured: Heywood Healthcare President & CEO, Rozanna Penney with members of Heywood’s leadership team and Richard Eastham aboard the helicopter!

06/16/2026

Testimonial from MA State Senator Ryan Fattman - Waters Farm, Sutton, Ma.

06/12/2026

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. congratulates Holly A. Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO, for representing our organization as a featured speaker at the prestigious Home Care 100 Conference, held May 31–June 3, 2026, at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. Home Care 100 is one of the nation's premier leadership conferences for home health, hospice, and post-acute care executives.
Home Care 100 brings together the nation's most influential leaders in home health, hospice, and post-acute care to discuss innovation, leadership, quality, and the future of healthcare delivery. Holly's invitation to speak is a testament to her visionary leadership and the exceptional work being done every day by the Care Central VNA & Hospice team.
As a recognized leader in the industry, Holly continues to elevate the voice of community-based healthcare organizations while sharing strategies and insights that improve care for patients and families across the country. Holly spoke to the innovative technologies being utilized at Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.
We are proud to have Holly represent Care Central VNA & Hospice on the national stage and showcase the impact of our mission-driven work throughout Massachusetts.

Pictured: Holly presenting to the national audience, Holly with industry leaders in technology, innovation and clinical practice.

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

5/7/26 -Auburn, MA

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. held its 2nd Annual Spring Gather & Grow Breakfast event at J. Anthony’s Grill in Auburn May 7th. The annual fundraiser gathers area leaders across various industries as well as State Legislators and the organization’s leadership team and Board of Directors, led by Board Chair Vera Tice. Attendees enjoyed meaningful networking, breakfast, and a presentation on The Power of Gratitude from renowned speaker, Jerry Posner. State Representatives Joseph McKenna and Paul Frost presented Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. President & CEO Holly Chaffee with a Proclamation recognizing the organization’s 120 Years of Service.

05/11/2026

5/7/26-Gardner, MA

The Greater Gardner Health and Wellness Fair was held at Gardner City Hall on Thursday. The annual event provides opportunity for local residents to access health resources, learn about healthy habits, and connect with healthcare providers and organizations. The event featured 50+ organizations engaging with visitors to promote health awareness and community engagement. Representing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. and our Adult Day Health Center (ADHC) were Richard Eastham, Community Liaison and Carrie Powers, LICSW, Social Worker -ADHC.