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Wellesley/ Needham Health Center Receives Deficiency-Free Rating

North Hill Retirement Community Among Just 10% In Nation Earning Highest of Accolades

 

Wellesley, MA – July 8, 2013 – North Hill, a leading provider of health care and supportive services to older adults [http://www.NorthHill.org], has earned a deficiency-free grade from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health following their annual, unannounced survey. The Health Center also carries a Five-Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “Nursing Home Compare” system.

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“Only 10% of nursing centers nationwide attain a deficiency free grade.” said Adam Goldman, Health Center Administrator. “North Hill has been a Five-Star facility continuously since January 2012 and we are so proud to have now added a deficiency-free survey from State inspectors to our achievements.“

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Goldman commended the Health Center team – from those providing short-term rehabilitation services for short stays to those offering memory care support for those who have made the Health Center their home. “These ratings reflect their dedication.”

 

A Five-Star rating in “Nursing Home Compare” is based on ratings within three categories: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. Goldman said he feels North Hill’s philosophy (to respect each individual’s preferences and needs, and to deliver appropriate care in a highly-personalized manner) is proven in the Health Center’s ratings for quality and staffing.

 

The Nursing Home Compare system can be searched at www.medicare.gov/NHCompare. More information on North Hill’s Health Center and healthcare philosophy can be found at http://www.northhill.org/innovations-in-health.

 

 

ABOUT NORTH HILL: North Hill provides opportunities for vibrant living from its campus on the Wellesley/Needham line. Founded in 1984, a combination of location, the innovative Lifecare financial model and exceptional quality in healthcare and hospitality service have made North Hill one of the most sought-after retirement communities in Massachusetts. The North Hill vision is to be the leading provider of the most progressive, personalized healthcare and hospitality services to older adults in the Northeast. To learn more, visit www.NorthHill.org.

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