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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Broadway House for Continuing Care
Broadway House for Continuing Care has been named one of "America's Best Nursing Homes" by U.S. News & World Report. Broadway House was one of just 27 nursing homes-out of more than 15,000 nursing homes included in the national survey-recognized on U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Nursing Homes" honor roll. The rankings, which debuted on March 12, 2009, were determined using data and ratings found on "Nursing Home Compare," a federal website created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The CMS collects and analyzes information on nursing homes that accept Medicare or Medicaid residents and rates the facilities on numerous measures. "All 27 garnered a perfect five stars in each of the four yardsticks the federal government applies to nursing homes: overall rating, health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality measures of individual care," according to U.S. News & World Report. Broadway House offers comprehensive medical and psychosocial support services in a compassionate and homelike environment. Approximately 350 residents a year receive treatment provided by 154 clinical and support staff. "We are honored to be recognized as one of the 27 finest nursing homes in the country," said Jeanine Reilly, executive director of Broadway House. "It is through the dedication and commitment of each and every staff member that high quality resident care is achieved." "Serving people who live with AIDS is a mission, not a job, at Broadway House," added James Gonzalez, president and CEO of Broadway House for Continuing Care. "Each employee is dedicated to this responsibility and to the teamwork necessary to deliver the level of care that earned us national recognition." The focus of treatment has dramatically changed since Broadway House opened its doors over 14 years ago. At its inception, this facility was a hospice, a place for people to end their lives. With the discovery of anti-retroviral drugs, the facility's focus shifted toward rehabilitation. Now a large percentage of residents regain their health and are discharged to live in the community. |
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Broadway House For Continuing Care - 298 Broadway Newark, New Jersey 07104 - (973) 268-9797 |