REDDING – Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge has been recognized for excellence in short-term rehabilitation seventh consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. Just 17% of centers in Connecticut earned such a distinction in that category.
“Every day, our associates provide not only the highest quality care, but they also make meaningful connections with our residents,” said Ridge Crest Administrator Paul Brown. “Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report for seven consecutive years confirms that care is better when it is individualized and personal. We are humbled by the work we do and by this honor.”
Ridge Crest features sub-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory care and assisted living — all within the continuum of care at Meadow Ridge, an award-winning continuing care retirement community.
Short-term rehabilitation, which is also available to members of the greater community recovering from a hospital stay, includes comprehensive treatment for wound care, diabetes management, stroke recovery, joint replacement rehab, hospice care, occupational and respiratory therapy.
U.S. News & World Report’s ratings analyze resident care, safety and outcomes across some 15,000 facilities nationwide. These ratings account for the consistency of registered nurse staffing, the use of antipsychotic drugs, and success in preventing emergency room and hospital visits. Short-term rehabilitation further assesses the prevention of falls and serious infections, and residents’ ability to return home. Ratings are determined using data submitted by the community to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (Ridge Crest has a five-star rating from CMS).
According to the U.S News rankings, nurse staffing for Ridge Crest’s short-term rehab is significantly higher than state and national averages at 5 hours 34 minutes per resident, per day. Adequate staffing is associated with better safety outcomes. In addition, short-term residents’ ability to return home after discharge was 10% higher than the national average.
The U.S. News & World Report ratings are designed to assist prospective nursing home residents and their families in making informed decisions about where to receive care.
