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Kentucky Nursing Facility Sets New Standard with Dual Prestigious Achievements
Springfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Secures ‘Best of KY’ Award and Deficiency-Free Survey in 2024
Springfield, KY – On Thursday, November 21, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities/Kentucky Center for Assisted Living/Kentucky Senior Living Association (KAHCF/KCAL/KSLA) recognized the top long-term care facilities in Kentucky at their quality awards banquet with the 2024 Best of Kentucky award. Springfield Nursing and Rehabilitation was honored to be a part of this elite group of leaders in the industry.
To be considered as “Best of Kentucky” in nursing and rehabilitation, the facility must have a CMS star rating of four or higher and meet other quality benchmarks. The recognition celebrates top-performing long-term care providers across the state for their excellence in nursing and rehabilitation. On average, 20-30 facilities are recognized as “Best of Kentucky” each year, from a total of 270 nursing and rehabilitation centers.
In addition to this tremendous achievement, Springfield Nursing and Rehab also carried out a deficiency-free state survey. This exceptional achievement underscores its unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality of care to its residents.
The comprehensive survey, conducted by the Office of Inspector General, involved an in-depth review of operations, including resident care, medical records, staffing, and facility management. Achieving a deficiency-free status signifies that they have met or exceeded all state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities.
Cheryl Baker, Director of Nursing, expressed her pride in the team’s recent achievements:
“It’s an honor to not only celebrate our recent 2024 deficiency-free survey, but to also be recognized as one of the 2024 Best of Kentucky Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities. Teams are where magic can happen. Being in a team is great; but being in a good team is MAGIC. It’s how the best care gets delivered and the work all gets done.”
This quote highlights the facility’s commitment to excellence and the pivotal role of teamwork in delivering top-tier care.