11/15/2021

Ascension Skilled Nursing Facilities Named to Best Nursing Homes List

November 15, 2021 – Sixteen Ascension skilled nursing facilities have been named by U.S. News and World Report as some of “America’s Best Nursing Homes.” U.S. News and World Report identified the Best Nursing Homes for 2021-22 after evaluating more than 15,000 sites nationwide, in every state and nearly 100 major metropolitan areas. 

The following skilled nursing facilities, all part of Ascension, were awarded the prestigious U.S. News and World Report badges.

  • AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Skilled Nursing Unit – Short-term rehabilitation
  • Ascension Genesys Short-term Rehabilitation Center, Grand Blanc, Michigan – Short-term rehabilitation
  • Ascension Standish Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, Standish, Michigan – Short-term rehabilitation
  • Ascension Living Borgess Place, Kalamazoo, Michigan – Long-term care, Short-term rehabilitation  
  • Ascension Living Carroll Manor, Washington, D.C. – Long-term care, Short-term rehabilitation  
  • Ascension Living Casa Scalabrini Village, Northlake, Illinois – Long-term care, Short-term rehabilitation 
  • Ascension Living Franciscan Place, Brookfield, Wisconsin –Long-term care, Short-term rehabilitation 
  • Ascension Living Heritage Village, Kankakee, Illinois – Long-term care
  • Ascension Living Lakeshore at Siena, Racine, Wisconsin –Long-term care, Short-term rehabilitation 
  • Ascension Living Nazarethville Place, Des Plaines, Illinois – Long-term care
  • Ascension Living Resurrection Village Life Center, Chicago, Illinois –Long-term care, Short-term rehabilitation 
  • Ascension Living Saint Benedict Village, Niles, Illinois – Long-term care, Short-term rehabilitation 
  • Ascension Living St. Francis Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Short-term rehabilitation 
  • Ascension Living Via Christi Village McLean, Wichita, Kansas – Long-term care, Short-term rehabilitation  
  • Ascension Living Via Christi Village Ridge, Wichita, Kansas – Short-term rehabilitation  
  • Ascension Living Villa Franciscan Place, Joliet, Illinois – Short-term Rehabilitation 

 

“This designation is a testament to the dedication, personalized care and service provided by every member of our care teams who are driven by a commitment to delivering quality care and living out our mission,” said Danny Stricker, president, Ascension Living. “It truly is an honor to have 13 of our communities nationally recognized by this leading publication.” 

The 12th edition of the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes merges extensive information about care, COVID-19 vaccination requirements for residents and staff, flu and pneumonia vaccination rates, and infection control performance. This year's methodology includes an emphasis on skilled nursing facilities meeting certain standards of resident safety. These standards include a minimum threshold for the staff COVID-19 vaccination rate, appropriate use of antipsychotic drugs and visits to the emergency department, among other criteria.

“U.S. News takes pride in providing relevant, up-to-date information when making any sort of healthcare decision,” said Zach Adams, health data engineer at U.S. News. “Profiles now include resident and staff COVID-19 vaccination rates alongside information on how to pay for a facility. This important information can help families, residents and caregivers make a decision that keeps safety and accessibility at the highest priority.”

To learn more about Ascension Living communities, visit www.ascensionliving.org

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About Ascension Living

Ascension Living, based in St. Louis and part of Ascension, is a mission-driven senior living provider deeply connected to our Catholic faith that cares for the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of all individuals we serve. Our Mission calls us to provide spiritually centered, holistic care to seniors, particularly those most in need. We offer a wide range of programs tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults. Regardless of everyone’s stage in life, our goal is to provide seniors with opportunities designed to make their lives joyful, enriching and satisfying. With communities in 11 states and the District of Columbia, our ministries are continually developing and adopting new best practices in care that enhance the experiences of our residents, program participants and patients. Learn more at www.ascensionliving.org.

Ascension (www.ascension.org)  is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2021, Ascension provided $2.3 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 150,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 142 hospitals and more than 40 senior living facilities – in 19 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including clinical and network services, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.