Press Releases

April 20, 2022

An End of an Era

April 2022 marks the end of an era as doctor of dentistry Roland Montminy and his wife Terry, hygienist, retire from making rounds at The Morrison Skilled Nursing Facility. Residents and staff alike will miss this dynamic duo who for 31 years having been bringing smiles to residents in more ways than one!

June 14, 2021

Summit by Morrison to Celebrate its Third Anniversary

Summit by Morrison will mark its third anniversary on June 23, with residents and staff enjoying cake and other festivities to celebrate the occasion. “The past year of Covid has been particularly challenging for residents and staff, but now that we are transitioning, we are ready to celebrate our third year on this beautiful campus,” said Shannon Lynch, Executive Director. 

December 24, 2020

Kopp Family Donates Vehicle to The Morrison Communities

Christmas at The Morrison Communities is looking quite a bit brighter during this year of multiple challenges, thanks to the generosity of Mike and Keith Kopp, owners of North Country Ford in Lancaster.

June 24, 2020

Morrison Communities are Covid-19 Free

Following testing of all residents and staff, The Morrison Communities is pleased to report that its three facilities — Morrison Skilled Nursing, Sartwell Place Assisted Living and Summit by Morrison — are free from COVID-19, with no positive cases among staff and residents.

June 19, 2020

Community Steps Up with Masks for The Morrison Communities

The Morrison Communities sends a shout out of “thanks” to everyone who has sewn and donated masks for the staff and residents at The Morrison’s two campuses: The Morrison Skilled Nursing Facility and Sartwell Place Assisted Living on Terrace Street and The Summit by Morrison on Summit Drive, just off Route 116, both in Whitefield.

June 11, 2020

Morrison and Little Village Toy & Book Shop Partnership Continues

The Morrison Communities’ recent Giving Tuesday initiative, a partnership with the Little Village Toy & Book Shop, was a huge success, so much so that the Littleton business

May 20, 2020

Morrison Staff Rises to the Corna Virus Challenge 

During this time of uncertainties and challenges, The Morrison Communities wants to acknowledge the exceptional care its staff is providing to its residents The Morrison Communities has two campuses in Whitefield, N.H. 03598

March 24, 2020

The Morrison Communities is Giving Back 

The Morrison Communities will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, February 6 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at its Summit by
Morrison campus located at 56 Summit Drive, Whitefield, N.H. 03598

January 29, 2020


The Morrison Communities – Two Campuses and A Name Change

A new name has been chosen to better reflect the shared mission and values of Morrison Skilled Nursing Facility, Sartwell Place Assisted Living and Summit by Morrison. Renamed The Morrison Communities, the three entities comprise a unique senior living community on two campuses offering complete care for every stage of an individual’s senior years.

December 31, 2019


The Morrison Implements New Approach to Dementia Care

During 2019, The Morrison Communities initiated a comprehensive approach
to dementia care to equip staff and families with important tools that can be used in caring for
individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Building on these successes, a
number of additional initiatives will be implemented in the coming year that will positively
impact residents’ lives.

December 1, 2010


Art Gallery at Summit by Morrison featuring Batik Art by Artist Carol Dillingham

Summit by Morrison is excited to announce that it will be hosting its first art gallery, featuring the beautiful Batik creations of local artist, Carol Dillingham. For those unfamiliar with this artform, Batik is an ancient technique of wax-resist applied to the fabric.
October 10, 2019


Summit’s Food Services Director Creates Menus  to Please the Palate

Summit by Morrison residents may be in for a treat over the Christmas holidays. The new Director of Food Services, Ann Apicelli, is noted for the 1,000 or so Christmas cookies she makes each year with her daughter
September 15, 2019


Saral Davis, PT Joins Morrison as Director of Rehabilitation Services

An array of inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapies are offered by The Morrison Communities
September 10, 2019


Dementia Education series offered at Summit

Alzheimer’s is the only disease with no cure, no treatments to stop, delay or prevent the disease—and no survivors.
August 28, 2019


Shannon Lynch Named Executive Director of Summit by Morrison

White Mountains’ Newest Senior Living Community Has Familiar Face at the Helm
September 18, 2018