Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center Receives “deficiency Free” Rating On State Survey

March 22, 2010 - PRLog -- SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—March 12, 2010—Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center of Tawas City, Mich., a Ciena Healthcare Management community, has received a deficiency free survey from the State of Michigan Department of Community Health.

Nursing facilities are inspected and evaluated yearly by the Michigan Department of Community Health to ensure the facility is in compliance with federal and state regulations.  Only less than 4 percent of all Michigan nursing facilities receive a deficiency free survey.

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.

“Deficiency-free surveys are rare, and this achievement was accomplished through the efforts of our entire team, ” said Dan Echler, administrator of Lakeview Manor and regional director of operations for Ciena Healthcare Management.  “I congratulate and thank them for their ongoing commitment to our residents and families.”

The inspection determined Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center was 100 percent in compliance and was issued a Deficiency Free Survey.  The average number of deficiencies for Nursing Home Standard Surveys in Michigan is 7.8, based on survey results from the last quarter of 2009.

“We truly are honored to achieve this survey result.  At Ciena Healthcare Management, we have an exceptional and dedicated team of professionals who deliver only the highest level of patient care,” adds Mohammad Qazi, president, Ciena Healthcare Management.  “While compliance is key in such a highly regulated industry, the survey findings underscore our goal to creating an environment of excellence in meeting and exceeding our residents’ needs.”

About Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center
Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center is a 60-bed, 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Tawas City, Mich.  The community features private rooms with an outdoor view, and a comfortable, safe and homelike environment.  Its competent, caring staff is focused on providing high quality, personalized and compassionate care around the clock, seven days a week, while promoting the independence of each resident personally, medically, psychologically, socially and spiritually.  For more information, call Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center at 989-362-2211.

About Ciena Healthcare Management, Inc.
With nearly 4,000 licensed beds, the thirty-six nursing communities managed by Ciena Healthcare Management comprise the largest privately owned operators of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Michigan.  Three Ciena managed communities are located in Connecticut.  Founded in 1998, Ciena Healthcare Management communities offer a holistic approach to patient care, fully committed to residents’ needs and well being while also promoting their independence.  Its vision is to change the way senior residences are operated and perceived by providing communities that feature private rooms, ambiance, attention to detail, gourmet food preparations and 24-hour dining options, all delivered by high quality, compassionate and dedicated professional, support staff.  For more information, visit www.cienafacilities.com or call (248) 386-0300

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