For the Tomahawk Leader
MERRILL – North Central Health Care (NCHC), on Thursday, June 29, announced that Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill had been awarded a five-star rating by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
In a release, NCHC said the “remarkable achievement reflects the nursing home’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-quality care, ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents and maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.”
“The five-star rating is a testament to the tireless efforts of our dedicated team at Pine Crest, who work diligently day in and day out to provide compassionate and person-centered service to each resident,” said Gary Olsen, NCHC Executive Director. “Achieving a five-star rating is a significant accomplishment, as it signifies that Pine Crest consistently meets or exceeds the highest standards in every aspect of care provision.”
NCHS said CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and to help identify areas about which they may want to ask questions.
The Nursing Home Care Compare website features a quality rating system that gives each nursing home a rating of between one and five stars.
“Nursing homes with five stars are considered to have much above average quality and nursing homes with one star are considered to have quality much below average,” NCHC stated. “There is one Overall five-star rating for each nursing home, and separate ratings for health inspections, staffing and quality measures including overall resident satisfaction.”
“We are thrilled to have received a five-star rating, which reflects our team’s commitment to delivering exceptional care and service to our residents and community,” said Ryan Hanson, Pine Crest Nursing Home Administrator. “Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including our compassionate nurses, skilled caregivers and support staff, are the backbone of our success. Their expertise and commitment to our residents’ well-being are truly commendable.”
NCHD said Pine Crest “takes immense pride in fostering a warm and nurturing environment that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being for its residents.”
“The facility offers a comprehensive range of services, including skilled nursing care, memory care for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, rehabilitation therapy and engaging social activities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life,” NCHC stated.
For more information about Pine Crest and its five-star rating, visit www.norcen.org/PineCrest or visit the Nursing Home Compare website at www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare.
