CANANDAIGUA – Michele A. Cone of Geneseo was recently named director of nursing for the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center at UR Medicine’s Thompson Health and the center’s medical adult day program, The Brighter Day.
Cone had previously served as assistant director of nursing as well as director of nursing and health services for Kirkhaven in Rochester. Prior to that, she held various nursing positions during several years at McAuley Manor in Hornell, Steuben County.
With an associate’s degree from Alfred State College, Cone graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2004 with her bachelor’s in nursing. She has certifications from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination in Minimum Data Set (MDS) and in wound care from Wound Educators. In 2017, she graduated from the IGNITE Leadership Academy offered by LeadingAge New York, formerly the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (NYAHSA).
“Michele brings 24 years of experience in long-term care, from direct patient care to management. With expertise in person-centered care and proven ability to engage and lead teams, she will ensure exceptional care for the residents of MM Ewing as well as the participants of The Brighter Day,” said Thompson Health Vice President of Long-Term Care Amy Daly.
M.M. Ewing, the skilled-nursing facility located adjacent to Thompson Hospital at 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua, has a total of 178 beds and offers long-term care, dementia care and transitional care for community members who are undergoing rehabilitation following an illness, injury or surgery. Located at 30 Fort Hill Ave. in Canandaigua, The Brighter Day is open Mondays through Fridays, providing personal care, social opportunities and meals to individuals who live alone or with caregivers but need medical supervision during the day.