January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026 Pastor Mona Barnes New Life Senior Resort 303 Estate Barren Spot St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 P.O. Box 7795 Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00823 Re: Invitation to Testify – Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes and CMS Certification Readiness in the Virgin Islands Dear Pastor Barnes, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify during Block I (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. This oversight hearing, entitled “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes and CMS Certification Readiness in the Virgin Islands,” will examine the operational conditions of nursing homes and long-term care facilities throughout the Territory, including New Life Senior Resort. The Committee will assess quality of care, staffing adequacy, infrastructure conditions, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and progress toward CMS certification and federal Conditions of Participation. …
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January 23, 2026 Pastor Mona Barnes New Life Senior Resort 303 Estate Barren Spot St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 P.O. Box 7795 Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00823 Re: Invitation to Testify – Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes and CMS Certification Readiness in the Virgin Islands Dear Pastor Barnes, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify during Block I (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. This oversight hearing, entitled “Aging with Dignity: Oversight of Nursing Homes and CMS Certification Readiness in the Virgin Islands,” will examine the operational conditions of nursing homes and long-term care facilities throughout the Territory, including New Life Senior Resort. The Committee will assess quality of care, staffing adequacy, infrastructure conditions, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and progress toward CMS certification and federal Conditions of Participation. Your testimony is important as we work to strengthen accountability, elevate care standards, and safeguard the health and dignity of our aging community. Please submit written testimony at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Should you require further information, please contact my office directly. I look forward to your participation in this important discussion. Respectfully, The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports and Parks Senator At Large, 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Legislature of the Virgin Islands P.O. BOX 1690 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802 (340) 693-3571 CHAIRMAN Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports & Parks VICE-CHAIRMAN Committee on Economic Development & Agriculture MEMBER Committee of the Whole Committee on Rules & Judiciary Committee on Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning Sub-Committee on Energy & Infrastructure Development The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Senator-At-Large 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands