The Manor, a residential care and short term rehabilitation facility in Morrisville, VT, was recently ratedDeficiency Freein a federal recertification survey conducted earlier this year by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Both federal and state survey visits are opportunities for the government to review a nursing facility's operations at all levels of the organization to ensure that services provided meet the regulatory and licensing requirements.
The Manor staff was delighted to learn of their ranking as it is rare to be awarded a deficiency-free survey. The rating, based on a review of medical, nursing and rehabilitative care; dietary and nutritional services; activities and social participation; and sanitation, safety, infection control and the physical environment, is an outstanding accomplishment for the facility and staff that are committed to a standard of excellence performance in short term rehabilitation and long term care.
"It takes an entire team working together to achieve this prestigious status," said Lynn Smith, Executive Director and Administrator. "Our staff's dedication and commitment to quality care for our customers is the foundation for excellence that we strive to reach. A deficiency-free federal survey validates the high quality care that The Manor provides with the goals of supporting each individual to maintain the highest level of function possible in a caring, homelike health care environment."
The Manor provides skilled nursing, residential care and short term rehabilitation in a homelike setting.
3.22.2012
The Manor receives 'Deficiency Free' rating from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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