Louisville, KY., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the ever-changing landscape of the skilled nursing industry, the balance between enduring and thriving can be a fine line. But at Signature HealthCARE, thanks to continuous innovation, the tenacity to keep going, and an incredible healthcare staff and family, we continue to tip the scales and make significant progress. That is why we are truly humbled and grateful. US news and world report has classified 7 Signature HealthCARE facilities as best nursing home for 2022-2023.
Of nearly 15,000 nursing homes reviewed, our 7 recognized facilities include:
- Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living
- Signature HealthCARE at Tanbark Rehabilitation & Wellness Center
- Signature HealthCARE at the University of Louisville Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
- Signature HealthCARE on Tower Road
- Signature HealthCARE of Clarksville
- Signature HealthCARE of Putnam County
- Prestonsburg Healthcare Center
“Many don’t understand or even consider the truly extraordinary heroes in short- and long-term skilled nursing care that deliver these kinds of victories,” said Mark Wortley, Chief Operating Officer of Signature HealthCARE. “Unfortunately, they don’t get the credit or positive attention they truly deserve for their love and care for our most vulnerable population, and for fulfilling a calling that requires compassion, commitment, dedication and determination. It is these types of champions that make our facilities the “Best”. There are no words to express our appreciation and gratitude. Our incredible leaders and staff keep us going, as our hashtag says, #SignatureStrong.”
the annual US news and world report best nursing home The ratings, now in their 13th year, help prospective residents and their families make informed decisions, in consultation with their medical professionals, about where to receive short- or long-term nursing home care.
The Best Nursing Homes methodology evaluates nursing homes using comprehensive data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), including resident care, safety, infection rates, RNs, staff weekend, health inspections, fall prevention and results, such as success. you go home for short-term care. To calculate scores for short-term and long-term care, US News it also evaluated each nursing home’s performance in the use of antipsychotic medications and success in preventing emergency room and hospital visits.
“Choosing the right nursing home based on care needs and comfort is a critical decision for prospective residents and their families,” said Zach Adams, senior health data engineer at US News. “The Best Nursing Homes ratings highlight nursing homes that excel in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs. This year, newly available data on weekend staff and infection rates leading to hospitalizations provide even more insight into how nursing homes rate when it comes to the safety of their residents.”
Signature HealthCARE and our community look forward to continuing this momentum as we work to excel and advance into the future and into the coming New Year. If you have any further questions, please contact Ann Bowdan Wilder, Signature HealthCARE Manager of Media, Public Relations and Communications, at abowdanwilder@signaturehealthcarellc.com.
Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company with integrated services at each point of the continuum of care: skilled nursing, assisted living, and home care. The company’s organizational culture inspires nearly 8,500 employees with our three fundamental pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Innovation, as well as our 7 Sacred Principles: Be Heroic, Embrace Teamwork, Show Compassion, Respect, Have Integrity, Encourage Positivity and be patient. A growing number of Signature HealthCARE centers earn five-star quality ratings, the highest ranking from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and earn QAPI accreditation. Signature HealthCARE has also been awarded the Best Place to Work award under the Great Place to Work® Certification, for six years.
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