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Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility
Announces 2025 Caregivers of the Year
Published: June 11, 2026 at
10:30 a.m.
By: Press Release from Lewis County Health System
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
June 11, 2026
Lewis County
Residential Health Care Facility Announces 2025 Caregivers of the Year
LOWVILLE, NY — The Lewis County
Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF) commemorated National Skilled
Nursing Care Week from May 11-15, 2026. The theme, Moments in Bloom,
emphasizes how nurturing both major and minor moments allows residents to
thrive and live with purpose.
On Monday, May
11th, the Residential Health Care Facility hosted a ceremony to honor the
2025 Caregivers
of the Year. LCHS
Chief Executive Officer Gerald Cayer welcomed staff, residents, and their
families, highlighting the entire team's exemplary care and heartfelt
support of residents and families. RHCF Administrator Debra Wurz announced
the award recipients, applauding their outstanding dedication.
“The Caregivers
of the Year demonstrate heart, professionalism, and purpose daily and fully
exemplify our ICARE values—Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect,
and Excellence,” reflects CEO Gerald R. Cayer.
The 2025
Caregivers of the Year are Jacob Khan, CNA, Rachael Baslow, CNA, Laura
Jones, Activities Aide, and Meagan Moser, Physical Therapist. They were
selected for going above and beyond in providing care and support to
residents.
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Jacob Khan
CNA
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Rachael Baslow
CNA
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Laura Jones
Activities Aide
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Meagan Moser
Physical Therapist
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“We are
privileged to work with such committed professionals. Our honorees deliver
compassionate care, support, and foster a sense of home and family for
residents each day," said Debra Wurz, Nursing Home Administrator.
Other Skilled
Nursing Care Week events included: a donut day, where residents enjoyed
fresh pastries together; a tulips and tea party with floral arrangements
and specialty teas; a flower outing, offering residents the chance to visit
a local garden; a spa day providing relaxation treatments; a resident and
family barbecue paired with a classic car show, featuring vintage vehicles;
live music performances by Dave Scanlin and Dominic Stoudt; a pizza and
wing party; and the sharing of inspiring stories, a legacy video
presentation, and a fresh cut flower bar for personalized bouquets. The
nursing home team and volunteers enjoyed celebrating the commemorative week
with residents and their families.
Lewis County
Health System and the Residential Health Care Facility congratulate Jacob,
Rachael, Laura, and Meagan on this well-deserved recognition.
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