Harris Hill News – Living Legends

Garden Gate Health Care Facility to Host Annual Holiday Craft Market

Contact: Dawn Harsch, marketing director at (716) 479-3865

Cheektowaga, NY — Garden Gate Health Care Facility is spreading holiday cheer with its free annual holiday craft market, taking place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga.

If you’re interested in participating as a vendor, tables are $15. Set up is at 9 am. Applications can be picked up at the front desk in the facility. Payment is due by November 18^th. Contact Rachel Green at (716) 668-8100 ext 4258 or rgreen@mcguiregroup.com for more information.

This festive community event invites families, friends, and neighbors to enjoy a day filled with holiday spirit and local craftsmanship. Attendees can browse numerous vendor booths featuring handmade goods, unique gifts, and seasonal treats—perfect for early holiday shopping.

Guests can also look forward to a gift-wrapping station, basket raffle, hot cocoa bar and pictures with Santa.

Garden Gate Health Care Facility provides post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing care and respite care. To learn more, visit www.livinglegendshealth.com.

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Harris Hill Nursing Facility Celebrates Resident Jean Weinstein’s 102nd Birthday

Harris Hill News, Press Room, Resident News

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY — Harris Hill Nursing Facility is pleased to be hosting a celebration on Friday, August 29^th at 2:30 pm, in honor of resident Jean Weinstein’s 102^nd birthday. She was born on August 8, 1923, in Buffalo, NY, to George and Christina Costuros. Jean has lived a life filled with kindness, positivity and devotion to family and community.

Jean met her husband, Elia (“Lovie”), at the Mayflower Restaurant in downtown Buffalo, where he was a donut maker. He later owned his own business selling restaurant equipment. The couple married in 1952 and shared a long, loving marriage until Elia’s passing in 2014.

Together, they raised two daughters: Mary Weinstein Singer of Florida and Elaine Weinstein of Buffalo.

A dedicated homemaker, Jean’s life centered around family, faith and service. She is a long-time member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and the Philoptochos Ladies Society. She is known for her unwavering positivity, encouraging spirit and her compassion—especially toward animals, having cared for many homeless cats over the years.

Jean is an avid reader, having read every Danielle Steel novel, and she enjoys keeping up with current events in the Buffalo News. She is also a regular at facility Bingo games. To her granddaughter, she holds the highest title of all: “The Best Grandmother in the World.”

Since becoming a resident at Harris Hill Nursing Facility 10 months ago, Jean has brought warmth and encouragement to fellow residents and staff alike. Her secret to a full and happy life seems simple yet profound—focus on the positive, embrace every day and give generously of yourself to others.

Harris Hill Nursing Facility is part of The McGuire Group portfolio and is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for every resident through exceptional services, engaging activities and a caring community. Services provided include 24-hour skilled nursing care, post-acute rehabilitation, in-house blood transfusions, tracheostomy care and respite/short-term care.

To learn more, visit www.livinglegendshealth.com.

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Harris Hill Nursing Facility Appoints Melissa Ross Gravely as Assistant Administrator

Harris Hill News, Press Room

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Contact: Dawn Harsch, director of marketing, news@mvgservices.com

Date: September 4, 2024

Harris Hill Nursing Facility Appoints Melissa Ross Gravely as Assistant Administrator

LANCASTER, NY – Melissa Ross Gravely, BHCM, CLTC, has been appointed as the assistant administrator at Harris Hill Nursing Facility, one of six skilled nursing and rehab facilities in the McGuire Group portfolio. It is part of an enterprise that is jointly branded as Living Legends and includes RCA Healthcare Management/Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare; together, providing high quality care to more the 2,800 individuals across New York State.

In this capacity, Gravely is responsible for assisting the administrator in directing the day-to-day functions of the facility in accordance with the current federal state and local guidelines. She also assists in the recruitment and selection of key personnel, as well as planning, conducting and scheduling training and orientation programs.

Gravely has worked in the accounts receivable department at the McGuire Group’s corporate center and carries years of experience in health care and finance. She holds a bachelor’s degree in health care management from Trocaire College, earned a certification in long-term care from D’Youville University and holds a certification in leadership management from Trocaire College. She is currently continuing her studies at D’Youville to earn a master’s degree in health care administration.

Gravely is a member of the Black Achievers of Buffalo and Friendship Baptist Church. She is also a Pretty Brown Girls Organization Mentor and an alumnus of Trocaire College and D’Youville University.

She resides in Cheektowaga with her husband Mario Ross and has five children: Rhonesha, Shanese, Chelsea, Ashlie and Malik Ross.

Harris Hill Nursing Facility provides post-acute care, skilled nursing care, in-house blood transfusions, tracheostomy care and respite/short-term care. To learn more, visit www.livinglegendshealth.com.

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Bastian Named Administrator at Harris Hill Nursing Facility

Employee News, Harris Hill News, Press Room

Contact: Dawn Harsch, Director of Corporate Communications, (716) 479-3865

BUFFALO, NY – Stacy Bastian, RN, BSN, LNHA, has been appointed administrator of the McGuire Group’s Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville.

In this capacity, Bastian is responsible for planning, developing and directing the overall operations of the 192-bed facility in accordance with all state, federal and local regulations.

Bastian had previously worked at Harris Hill for 23 years advancing through the ranks and holding positions as a certified nursing assistant, LPN, RN, director of nursing and assistant administrator. For the last three years, she has worked for a sister portfolio as the administrator at Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora.

Bastian holds an associate degree and bachelor’s degree in nursing from Trocaire College and earned a long-term care administrator certificate from Saint Joseph College of Maine.

Bastian is a member of the Professional Nurses Association of WNY and the East Aurora Chamber of Commerce. She was the 2022 recipient of the ACHCA’s New Administrator of the Year Award and Business First’s Excellence in Health Care Award.

Harris Hill Nursing Facility provides skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation and respite/short-term care. The McGuire Group and Harris Hill are part of an enterprise that includes sister portfolios, RCA Healthcare Management/Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare which provide care to more than 2,800 individuals across the state. To learn more visit: www.livinglegendshealth.com.

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