GEDDES, N.Y. — St. Camillus says it will use more than $6.4 million for a series of facility upgrades that includes work on its roof, as well as interior flooring, elevators, and parking-lot lighting.
Construction is underway and will occur in phases over a duration of about a year and a half, St. Camillus said in its announcement.
The organization is using funding from the second phase of the New York State Health Care Facility Transformation grant program.
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“We are thrilled to announce that St. Camillus was recently awarded the funds to make many critical capital improvements which will directly impact operational efficiencies, functionality, safety, regulatory compliance, and support the provision of quality care and services,” Michael Schafer, president of St. Camillus, said in a release. “On behalf of our staff, residents, patients and communities in which we serve, we greatly appreciate the support from New York State.”
Funding through the New York State Healthcare Facility Transformation grants is specifically earmarked for capital-improvement projects for the St. Camillus facility. The grant award will help support the organization’s initiative to improve the infrastructure and “enhance the homelike environment” for its residents and patients.
St. Camillus is located at 813 Fay Road in the town of Geddes. Its continuum of care includes skilled nursing (long-term care) and sub-acute rehabilitation. In addition, St. Camillus says it provides the only state certified brain-injury rehabilitation program in Central New York.
