Heritage is proud to announce that The Park, one of our skilled nursing homes in Jamestown, NY, received a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This rating reflects the high standards of care, safety, and quality of life provided to residents at Heritage.
The CMS star rating system is a comprehensive tool designed to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes based on a variety of important factors. These factors include health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, which assess different aspects of a nursing home’s performance. An overall rating of 4 stars signifies that Heritage Park performs well above average compared to other nursing homes across the nation.
“The significance of the 4-star rating and what it means for the residents and staff is huge!” said Jessica Burkhouse, Nursing Home Administrator of The Park. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, who are committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care every day. We are incredibly proud of this recognition and will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.”
The 4-star rating indicates the Heritage Park has demonstrated strong performance in several key areas:
- Health Inspections: This rating reflects the facility’s performance during state health inspections, which evaluate compliance with federal regulations related to resident safety and quality of care.
- Staffing: This rating considers the number of caregiving staff available at the nursing home, including registered nurses, licensed practical/vocational nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Higher staffing levels often correlate with better quality of care.
- Quality Measures: This rating is based on a set of measures that assess various aspects of resident care, such as the prevention of pressure ulcers, falls, and infections, as well as improvements in residents’ physical and functional status.
Heritage Park remains dedicated to providing a comfortable, safe, and enriching environment for all its residents. This 4-star rating from CMS underscores the facility’s ongoing commitment to quality and continuous improvement!