Pierce receives 5-Star CMS Rating

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently awarded Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing & Rehabilitation Center their highest rating - 5-Stars.
A facility can receive an Overall 5-Star rating as well as a 5-Star rating in each of three evaluation areas.

The CMS created a 5-Star Quality Rating System “to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and to help identify areas about which you may want to ask questions.” They compile and organize volumes of data into an easily understandable rating system.

The Health Inspection portion of the evaluation reviews on-site inspections.
The Staffing evaluation is based on the number of hours of care, on average, each resident receives every day.

The final area of evaluation, Quality Measures, is based on ten physical and clinical measures. Information from the residents is collected, thus providing valuable insight into how well each facility is caring for their residents.

Congratulations, once again, to our neighbor. You are reaping the rewards of your hard work and dedication.

Security, Simplicity
Life at Creamery Brook for the MacDonalds

When Elinor MacDonald moved to Creamery Brook along with her husband, Bernard, she was concerned about how easily she would adapt to the change. After all, for years they had owned a colonial home in Brooklyn and taking care of a house was a big part of their life. But she quickly discovered the wonderful feeling of security at Creamery Brook and “how simplified life becomes” after moving into their new cottage.

Leaving behind her home and garden was a big step for Elinor and they were trying to sell their home at a time when housing prices were low. Even though they did not get their home’s asking price, Elinor would not have traded away a second of the time they’ve been able to enjoy their simpler lifestyle.

What are the advantages the MacDonald’s now enjoy? They love to travel, so when it’s time to leave they “don’t even think about it. We just go.” When it comes time to pay monthly bills they know everything is included -
insurance, taxes, cleaning, utilities. They know they won’t face a sudden jump in taxes or an unexpected household expense. “We’re safe from having a foot of water in the basement,” which is a problem many homeowners faced this past spring. They also enjoy still being a part of the town of Brooklyn. “We’re part of a living town,” says Bernard.

The availability of cottages was another advantage that attracted the MacDonalds to Creamery Brook. They can watch the deer and wild turkeys in their backyard and Elinor enjoys having her own garden as part of the Creamery Brook community gardens. This year’s was a purple-themed flower garden.

Safety. Security. Simplicity. The MacDonald’s know the value of these simple pleasures. They’re right at home in their new cottage with their relaxed Creamery Brook lifestyle.

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