U.S. News & World Report Names Best Nursing Homes for 2016–17

CANTON, Ohio - Nov. 28, 2016 - PRLog -- Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, a leading expert in the evaluation and rating of health care providers across the country, today identified the Best Nursing Homes for 2016-17. U.S.

News evaluated more than 15,000 homes nationwide, across each state and in 100 major metropolitan areas.

This year, just over 2,000 nursing homes earned the designation of a U.S. News Best Nursing Home.

"Several million Americans will spend at least some time in a nursing home this year, whether undergoing rehab

after a hospital stay or as long-term residents," said Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer of U.S. News.

"Finding a nursing home that meets an individual's specific needs can be challenging for families. Our nursing

home ratings are designed to help potential residents and their loved ones navigate this difficult process."

"This recognition is evidence of Altercare of Ohio's commitment to sustainable care and quality," said Lisa

Canova, VP, Hospital and Community Relations at Altercare of Ohio, Inc.  "It differentiates and distinguishes

Altercare among providers and employers. Our superior clinical outcomes result in a successful pathway to

healing and overall well-being."

The Altercare Facilities awarded as Best Nursing Homes 2016-2107 are:

Cuyahoga County: Altercare at Saint Joseph Center, Inc.

Fairfield County: Lanfair Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, Inc.

Franklin County: Altercare of Hilliard Post-Acute Center, Inc.

Portage County: Altercare Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

Stark County: Altercare of Hartville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, Inc.

Altercare of Nobles Pond, Inc.

Country Lawn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, Inc.

Summit County: Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, Inc.

Mecosta County, MI: Altercare of Big Rapids Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, Inc.

About Altercare:

Altercare of Ohio is a family- owned company operating 20 nursing care and rehabilitation centers in Ohio,  and 1

in Michigan. Altercare facilities are dedicated to patient-focused nursing and rehabilitation services. Innovative

care programming and employee education are a priority at all Altercare facilities. Altercare provides a full

continuum of services including post-hospital transitional care, skilled nursing, physical, occupational and

speech therapy, as well as Alzheimer's and related dementia programming. The objective of these caring

services is to enable patients to successfully transition through our healing pathway to full health.

For additional information contact:

Lisa Canova, VP, Hospital and Community Relations Altercare of Ohio, Inc.  Altercare of Ohio, Inc.

lwerstler@altercareonline.net

330.498.5028

http://www.altercareonline.com