Overlook VNA Transitions Home Health and Hospice to Care Central

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tameryn Campbell
President/CEO
Masonic Health System of MA, Inc.

Phone: 866-753-5429
Email: tcampbell@mhs-mass.org
Date: August 28, 2025

Charlton, MA: The Overlook/Masonic Health System of MA, Inc., (MHS) located in Charlton, and Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc., with offices located in Webster, Gardner and Greenfield, announced plans to establish a collaborative agreement, with MHS transitioning its Overlook Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. (OVNA) Home Health, Hospice and Palliative Care services to Care Central VNA & Hospice beginning August 28, 2025.

The Overlook/MHS, parent corporation of OVNA, recently elected to move away from direct operations of its Home Health, Hospice and Palliative Care business lines, to refocus its core Mission on its Senior Living flagship campus, including Independent Living, a multitude of Campus Health Care Services, and a newly renovated and expanded Post Acute Short Term Rehabilitation Center, scheduled to reopen in September 2025.

“For more than 25 years, OVNA has been privileged to care for thousands of Residents/Patients, providing comfort, dignity, and support in their homes,” said Tameryn Campbell, President & CEO of Masonic Health System. “We are heartened to find a mission-minded, non-profit organization in Care Central VNA & Hospice.”

Care Central VNA & Hospice is a leading provider of community-based home health, hospice, private duty, and adult day care in Central Massachusetts. In collaboration with Overlook leadership, Care Central VNA & Hospice is coordinating a compassionate, well-structured transition of care for patients who choose to seamlessly continue with their home health & hospice services.

“Our foremost priority throughout this transition is to ensure patients and families continue to receive uninterrupted, high-quality care,” said Holly Chaffee, President and CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice. “We are also proud to welcome members of the Overlook team who share our commitment to compassionate, community-focused care.”

Care Central has initiated onboarding efforts for Overlook clinicians and support staff, many of whom will continue serving the same patients and service areas to preserve continuity and trust. Patients and families continuing with Care Central will be personally contacted to ease the transition and provide updated information about their new care team.

“As a proud, free-standing nonprofit organization serving Central Massachusetts, we are thrilled to share a milestone moment in our history—we are doubling in size,” said Holly Chaffee, President & CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice. “With this expansion, our service territory will reach 128 towns, welcoming 30 new communities into our care. This tremendous growth allows us to touch the lives of even more patients and families with the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve. Equally important, we are honored to welcome talented members of the Overlook team whose dedication to our mission will further strengthen our presence and amplify our impact across the nonprofit community.”

“This transition guarantees that those we have been honored to serve will continue receiving the same high-quality, compassionate care through a trusted organization that shares our values and unwavering commitment to our Overlook Residents and Team Members, as well as the surrounding community. Patients electing to transition to Care Central VNA & Hospice, will not only experience continuity of care but will also be comforted by the familiar faces of staff they already know and trust,” said Tameryn Campbell of Overlook VNA & Hospice.

For more information about Care Central VNA & Hospice or to inquire about services or employment opportunities, please visit www.carecentralvna.org or call 508-943-0612.

About Masonic Health System

Masonic Health System of Massachusetts, Inc. (MHS) is the parent corporation of two subsidiaries: The Overlook Life Care Community and Overlook Health & Rehabilitation Center. Together, these organizations provide a fully integrated continuum of health care and senior living services throughout the Commonwealth.

For more information, call 866-753-5429 or visit www.overlook-mass.org.

About Care Central VNA & Hospice

Founded over a century ago, Care Central VNA & Hospice provides home health, hospice, palliative care, and wellness services to residents across Central Massachusetts. With a team of compassionate professionals, Care Central is committed to helping individuals live safely and comfortably at home while receiving high-quality, personalized care.