MADISONVILLE, KY (2/7/12) – The Transitional Care Unit at Trover Health System’s Regional Medical Center has received a high ranking of five stars overall in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Nursing Homes, released today. U.S. News’s Best Nursing Homes recognizes top-rated homes in all 50 states and offers important guidance to families and healthcare providers caring for people in need of a nursing home.
“More than 3 million Americans will spend part of 2012 in a nursing home, and trying to decide under pressure which one is best isn’t easy,” says Avery Comarow, Health Rankings Editor. “Top-rated nursing homes are worth considering and deserve special recognition.”
U.S. News’s evaluation of nursing homes is based on data from Nursing Home Compare, a consumer Web site run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The government agency sets and enforces standards for nursing homes (defined as facilities or portions of facilities enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid that provide 24-hour nursing care and other medical services). Homes earn an overall rating of one to five stars, as well as up to five stars in each of three underlying categories: health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality of care. U.S. News updates each nursing home’s ratings data quarterly.
“After our last inspection by the Office of Inspector General Long-Term Care Division, the Transitional Care Unit at Regional Medical Center was rated the only five-star nursing facility in Madisonville,” said Trover President and CEO E. Berton Whitaker. “We’ve received a five-star rating for several years now and believe this is because of our unwavering commitment to providing excellent care. Our short-stay nursing facility focuses on the rehabilitation of the patient, enabling them to return to their home and daily activities.”
Of more than 15,500 homes rated and profiled on the U.S. News Web site, Regional Medical Center was among the fewer than 1 in 8 that received a five-star overall rating in all four quarters of 2011.
“The Transitional Care Unit at Regional Medical Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to patients who are still recovering from an illness or injury and are not ready to return home,” said Director and Administrator of TCU Jerry Robertson. “Our 20-bed facility provides access to the full range of RMC services including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Patients and families have the peace of mind knowing that our patients remain under the care of their physician who is always readily available for consultation and treatment.”
Using the search tools available at http://health.usnews.com/senior-housing, consumers can identify homes in their state, city or ZIP code, tailor their search to see only non-profit homes or those that accept Medicaid insurance, or in other ways find the best fit.
Trover Health System is an integrated health provider serving western Kentucky residents for more than 55 years. With seven locations in six counties, Trover proudly offers 55 services and specialties to meet the needs of Kentuckians close to home. With more than 180 primary care, mid-level and specialist physicians, 460 registered nurses and 1,000 licensed healthcare professionals, Trover is made up of an experienced team of dedicated staff. Trover provides healthcare solutions with compassion and respect for the uniqueness of every individual. Guided by a values-based culture to consistently deliver clinical and service excellence to our patients, Trover strives for excellent care, every time. For more information, please visit www.troverhealth.org.
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