Merry Heart Annual Disaster Drill

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Merry Heart Senior Care conducted its Annual Disaster Drill on August 7, 2026, reinforcing our commitment to safety, preparedness, teamwork, and quality care for our residents and community.

CEO/Owner & Administrator Blanche Bonifacio, with Asst. Administrator Edith Jimenez serving as Incident Commander.

Merry Heart Emergency Response Team:

• Jennifer Job, Director of Nursing – Operations Section Chief
• Robert Manuel, ESD & Maintenance Director – Safety Officer
• Jennifer Morato, Assisted Living Executive Director
• Banneza Bautista Rodel, Assisted Living Delegating Nurse
• Nicole Dunster, Activity Director – Public Information Officer
• Jackie Garofalo, Dietitian
• Cyril Sanciangco, Rehab Director – Liaison Officer
• Catherine LaChica and Roan Jimenez, MDS Coordinator and MDS Nurse – Medical Officers
• Jhoana Ramirez-Tuvida – Patient Tracker
• Rochelle Burns, Daenielle Ponce De Leon, and Edward Colon – Resident Champions

We are grateful to the entire Merry Heart Team and Staff for their dedication, cooperation, and active participation in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents.

We also sincerely thank those who attended and observed the drill and provided their expertise and support:

Roxbury Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Robert “Bob” Hackett, OEM Director
Bruce Lord, OEM Coordinator
OEM Officers & Volunteers

Roxbury Fire Department
Mark Sylvester, Fire Marshal
Tom Ryan, Fire Inspector

Richard Kelly, JCM Professionals

Thank you to everyone who helped make this drill a success. Through preparation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Merry Heart remains committed to being ready to protect and care for our residents in any emergency.