Crestview Specialty Care receives highest rating six years running

For the sixth year in a row, Crestview Specialty Care received a “Deficiency Free” result on its annual survey in February by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.

The annual  survey, which is conducted over several days, covers over  500 quality, safety and performance issues such as medication management, proper skin care, assessment of resident’s needs, respect for residents rights and dignity, food service, environment and administration. With the increase in regulations, achieving the distinction of a “deficiency-free” rating is very prestigious.

This survey result comes on the heels of receiving the 2015 Governor’s Award for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities.

“Having achieved deficiency free status for 6 years in a row is evident of how each and every staff member works as a team for the highest quality care,” says Administrator Cheryl Mercer. “I couldn’t be more proud.”

Crestview Specialty Care is a 65-bed skilled nursing facility which offers outpatient therapy and long-term care nursing services. It is owned and operated by Care Initiatives, Iowa’s largest not-for-profit senior care provider.  With headquarters in West Des Moines, Care Initiatives and Care Initiatives Hospice operate 56 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia, assisted living and hospice locations throughout Iowa. For more information about Care Initiatives, visit careinitiatives.org or contact Crestview Specialty Care at 319-643-2551.