Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Long-term Care rates 4.9 stars out of 5 stars
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center has been named a U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Home for 2016 - 17. The 104-bed long-term care facility rated 4.9 stars out of 5 overall.
“We are pleased and excited that U.S. News recognizes the quality of care that takes place here every day,” said Renee Cunningham, M.S.N., R.N., C.D.O.N., director of the hospital’s long-term care. “It shows the exceptional care we provide our residents in a home-based setting and proves that we are one of the best nursing homes.”
To qualify as a Best Nursing Home, facilities had to earn an average of 4.5 stars or better during the 12 months of federal reports ending October 2016 and meet performance standards set by U.S. News during the period. U.S. News evaluated 15,506 nursing homes and just 13 percent met the criteria for Best Nursing Home.
As an Eden facility, Kalkaska Memorial’s Long-term Care honors each resident’s individual needs and encourages a home-like culture that involves care plans and goals for residents. As part of providing that culture, staff members are assigned to care for specific residents.
“This allows staff to build relationships because you are with the same resident every day,” Cunningham said. “They get to know them very well personally as well as their specific care needs. It’s a win-win for the resident and the staff member.”
The facility also ensures ongoing training and education for staff so they stay current with all safety, nursing, and infection prevention practices.
“We use coaches that help us identify areas where we can improve,” she said.
Nursing homes in the U.S. News ranking were evaluated on health inspection and complaints, staff, medical care quality measures, and fire safety.
Kalkaska Memorial’s long-term care includes a 60-bed legacy unit, 24-bed memory care unit, and two 10-bed Green House homes. Registered nurses are on duty every shift and personal care staff members are all certified nursing assistants.
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