Christian Park Village Receives "Deficiency-Free" Rating on State Survey

ESCANABA, Mich. - April 19, 2013 - PRLog -- SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Christian Park Village, a Ciena Healthcare skilled nursing facility in Escanaba. Mich., has received a deficiency free survey from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).  This is the facility's third deficiency-free survey in the past seven years.

“We are tremendously honored to receive this rating,” said Wayne Johnson, administrator, Christian Park Village. “The results of this survey demonstrate the care and support Christian Park Village provides to its residents and their families not only meets state standards, but exceeds them, which is something we strive to do each and everyday.”

In the LARA survey process, the Bureau of Health Services and its Long Term Care Division conduct complex and rigorous yearly inspections of nursing facilities to assure all are operating under federal and state regulations.

Inspection surveys are unannounced and conducted on-site over a several day period. The inspection team evaluates all aspects of resident care and nursing facility procedures and practices, assessing facility compliance with hundreds of specific state and federal standards. The inspection determined Christian Park Village was 100 percent in compliance and was issued a Deficiency Free Survey. The average number of citations per nursing home for 2012 for Nursing Home Standard Surveys in Michigan is 14.06.

“Ciena Healthcare’s exceptional and dedicated team of professionals deliver a high level of patient care to meet and exceed residents’ health and comfort needs,” adds Dan Echler, Regional Director of Operations, Ciena Healthcare. “These survey findings underscore our goal of creating environments of excellence, which keep us at the forefront of the skilled nursing industry.”

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About Christian Park Village

Christian Park Village is a 59-bed, 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Escanaba, Mich.  This five-star rated, award-winning community offers its residents a comfortable, safe and homelike atmosphere, with a competent, caring staff focused on providing high quality, personalized and compassionate care around the clock, seven days a week.  Awards and recognitions include 2011 Health Care Association of Michigan (HCAM) Calvin Monfil Facility of the Year and Linda Mlynarek Excellence in Long-Term Care Public Relations. Christian Park Village also was named the 2012 American Health Care Association (AHCA) Bronze Award recipient, which recognizes commitment to and continuous delivery of quality care and has been listed as one of the best nursing homes in the state, according to the latest rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.  For more information, call Christian Park Village at (906) 786-0408.

About Ciena Healthcare

The Ciena Healthcare organization is comprised of 32 skilled nursing communities located in Michigan and four communities located in Connecticut, managed by Regency Healthcare Management, LLC.  Ciena communities are diverse and collectively serve all resident and patient nursing care needs from short-term rehabilitation stays to long-term residency.  Founded in 1998, Ciena Healthcare communities offer a holistic approach to patient care and are fully committed to residents’ needs and well being while also promoting their independence.  Ciena’s vision is to change the way nursing communities are operated and perceived by providing and developing communities that feature private rooms, ambiance, attention to detail and quality food preparations, all delivered by high quality, compassionate and dedicated professional, support staff.  For more information, visit www.cienafacilities.com or call (248) 386-0300.