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U.S. News & World Report Names Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation a 2020-21 Best Nursing Home
Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation is among the top U.S. skilled nursing facilities recognized as a 2020-21 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report. The Center earned the distinction of Best Nursing Home by achieving a rating of “High-Performing,” the highest possible rating for Long-Term Care. U.S. News gives the designation of Best Nursing Home only to those homes that satisfy U.S. News’s assessment of the appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in quality measures.
“It is an honor to be recognized for the exemplary performance of our team members,” said Marvin Ostreicher, president of National Health Care Associates, an affiliate of Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation. “Our team works tirelessly to provide quality, compassionate care to our residents and keeping safety as our highest priority.”
Now in its 11th year, the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ratings and profiles offer comprehensive information about care, safety, health inspections, staffing and more for nearly all of the nation’s 15,000-plus nursing homes. The Best Nursing Homes ratings reflect U.S. News’ exclusive analysis of publicly available data using a methodology defined by U.S. News that evaluates factors that it has determined most greatly impact patient and resident care, safety, and outcomes. This year, to accompany the new ratings, nursing home profile pages were updated to include a patient safety summary that reflects COVID-19 data alongside other measurements of safety and related advice on choosing a home or facility amidst the pandemic.
“U.S. News strives to provide access to information that allows consumers to make educated decisions on all types of care,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “Updating the profiles to include a patient safety summary that highlights COVID-19 data paired with other measures of care arms families, caregivers and patients with the information needed to make a decision that keeps safety at the highest priority.”
The Best Nursing Home finder features ratings on both long-term and short-term care. The Long-Term Care Rating aims to provide prospective residents who need help with daily activities, and their families, with analysis and information regarding the quality of care provided by nursing homes. The rating includes data on staffing, success in preventing ER visits and pneumonia vaccination rates, among other metrics. The short-term rating incorporates measures of quality including consistency of registered nurse staffing, use of antipsychotic drugs and success in preventing falls.
For more information about U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ranking, visit U.S. News 2020-21 Best Nursing Homes.
Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation Welcomes Dr. Gregory Krichmar as its new Medical Director
Our team at Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation just got stronger. Join us in welcoming our new medical director, Dr. Gregory Krichmar.
Dr. Krichmar has over 15 years of experience in long-term care management and has been a certified medical director for six years. An active hospital physician and co-director of a hospitalist program, he has long served patients in local hospitals.
Dr. Krichmar will lead a team of clinical experts, providing Five-Star Quality Care in:
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Care
- Diabetes Management
- Post COVID-19 Acute Care
- Palliative Care
- Memory Care
- Parkinson’s & Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Wound Care and Sepsis Prevention
U.S. News & World Report names Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation a 2019-20 Best Nursing Home
NEW YORK – December 3, 2019 – Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation is among the 19% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report.
The center earned Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for Short-Term Rehabilitation. U.S. News gives the designation of Best Nursing Home only to those homes that satisfy U.S. News’s assessment of the appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in quality measures.
“It is exciting that our center was nationally recognized for efforts in improving the lives of those in their care,” said Marvin Ostreicher, president of National Health Care Associates, the parent company of Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation. “Our team works tirelessly to provide quality care, with compassion to our patients and residents, as well as their families. It is an honor to be recognized for the care and customer service we provide.”
Now in its 10th year, the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ratings and profiles offer comprehensive information about care, safety, health inspections, staffing, and more for nearly all of the nation’s 15,000-plus nursing homes. The Best Nursing Homes ratings reflect U.S. News’ exclusive analysis of factors that it has determined most greatly impact patient and resident care, safety, and outcomes.
“The U.S. News Best Nursing Home ratings hone in on measurements like emergency room visits, quality of staff and proper distribution of medical and physical therapy to help families make an informed decision,” said Kim Castro, editor and chief content officer of U.S. News. “These ratings help individuals and their families begin their search for senior care and should be used in consultation with a medical professional and in-depth on-site visits.”
For a complete listing of the results and centers on the Best Nursing Homes list, visit U.S. News & World Report.