Click Here To View a Special Recognition from the Jamestown Post-Journal  

March 2008 - Each year, employees of The Heritage Group nominate other outstanding workers at each Heritage location who demonstrate dedicated customer service and commitment to the mission of the non-for-profit organization - promoting hope, dignity, and purposeful living.  David Smeltzer, Executive Director, recently presented awards to The Heritage Group’s 2007 Employees of The Year. 

The Employees of the Year were announced at facility-specific events where the honored employees received awards such as a bonus check, gift certificate, preferred parking, and a savings bond.  The Western New York State Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (WNYAHSA) will also recognize these valued employees at a special banquet in May.

As the eighth largest employer in Chautauqua County, The Heritage Group employs over 750 people who possess a wide variety of educational and professional experiences.  This includes careers related to the provision of rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, retirement housing, assisted living, and childcare.  

 2007 Employees of the Year (Pictured L to R) – Trecia Meacham – Connections Facilitator at Heritage Park Rehab & Skilled Nursing (Jamestown), Pam Marsh – Bergquist Memorial Dietary Attendant at Heritage Village Retirement Campus (Gerry), Kelley Morton – Teacher Assistant at Heritage House Childcare & Learning Center (Jamestown), David Smeltzer – Executive Director for The Heritage Group, Karen Bower – Physical Therapist for The Heritage Group Management Company, John Pearson – Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Heritage Village Rehab & Skilled Nursing, Inc. (Gerry), and James Tellman – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing (Greenhurst).