Community Update

Hughes Health & Rehabilitation announced t the appointment of Michelle Lipka, MS, RD, as its new Registered Dietician.

Lipka will be responsible for managing and enhancing Hughes’ processes for meeting the nutritional needs of its residents, as well as maintaining Hughes’ quality control in delivering nutritional care.

“We are very excited to have Michelle join the Hughes Health family,” said Mark Finkelstein, vice president and administrator of Hughes.  “With more than 20 years of experience in long-term care, Michelle brings a sense of compassion and motivation to all those she serves.”

Prior to her appointment at Hughes, Lipka served as a Registered Dietician for Athena Health Care Systems

Lipka holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Saint Joseph and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of New Haven. 

Lipka resides in Southington with her husband and three children.

Hughes Health & Rehabilitation, a family-owned and operated health care center for more than 50 years, provides quality care for those with chronic illness, as well as those needing convalescence and rehabilitation.  Excellent healthcare, coupled with a genuine caring attitude are the hallmarks of Hughes Health.  Hughes Health has been accredited for its long-term care by The Joint Commission, and named for the fourth consecutive year as one of the best nursing homes in the United States by U.S. News & World Report and for the sixth consecutive year by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.  Hughes Health is the recipient of the Silver Achievement in Quality award by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living, and has been recognized by the AHCA for achievement in its Quality Initiative Recognition Program.