BLOOMFIELD, CT, Aug. 27, 2012 ? Duncaster?s Caleb Hitchcock Health Center recently earned the highest ratings from both Medicare and the Connecticut Department of Public Health.? From Medicare, the health center was recognized with its 5 Star Quality Rating.? The Connecticut Department of Public Health?s rating?s highest rating designates the Health Center as being ?clinical deficiency free?.
?We are very proud of these high ratings.? The Five Star rating from Medicare tells the public that Caleb provides the highest quality of care to its residents, ?says Carol Mortensen, Director of Healthcare Services at Duncaster?s Caleb Hitchcock Health Center.
The ratings look at health inspections, staffing and quality measures.? Medicare?s website advises consumers to check these ratings to compare long-term care facilities.? ?Reviewing health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data are three important ways to measure nursing home quality. This information gives you a ?snap shot? of the care individual nursing homes give,? it says.
Caleb Hitchcock Health Center has 60 Medicare certified skilled nursing beds for those who need both long-term care and short term rehabilitation.? Its rehabilitation services include physical, occupational and speech therapy seven days per week.? Residents participate in therapeutic recreation, fitness programs and cultural programs.? It has an on-site chaplain, dietitian, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, audiologist and beauty salon.? Those needing long-term dementia care or hospice care can also get it at the Health Center.
About Duncaster?s Caleb Hitchcock Health Center:
Duncaster?s Caleb Hitchcock Health Center sits on the community?s 87 acre campus.? Duncaster Retirement Community is a life care retirement community for active, healthy, independent seniors who want lifetime protection against the potential costs of long-term care.? The Bloomfield, CT retirement community is dedicated to helping residents live life to the fullest by providing security and fulfillment.? Its campus includes 190 independent residences, assisted living and a short-and long-term healthcare facility.? Duncaster?s emphasis on serving the changing needs of older adults led to the opening of its updated and expanded dining and hospitality amenities that reflects contemporary styles?of dining and socializing.?? For more information, see www.duncaster.org or call (860) 380-5006.
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