Two Nursing Communities Managed By Ciena Healthcare Management Received Deficiency Free Rating

March 31, 2010 - PRLog -- SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – March 30, 2010 – Ciena Healthcare Management announced that two of its skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities received a deficiency free survey from the State of Michigan Department of Community Health.  The two Ciena nursing communities are Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center in Tawas City and Christian Park Village in Escanaba.

“This achievement is testament to each of the communities’ ongoing commitment to its residents and families.  At Ciena Healthcare, we have an exceptional and dedicated team of professionals who deliver only the highest level of patient care,” said Mohammad Qazi, president of Ciena Healthcare.  “While compliance is key in this highly regulated industry, the survey findings underscore our goal of creating an environment of excellence in meeting and exceeding our residents’ needs.”

Less than 4 percent of all Michigan nursing facilities receive a deficiency free survey by the Michigan Department of Community Health.  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.

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 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.  For more information, call Christian Park Village at 906-786-0408.

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.  Ciena’s vision is to change the way senior residences are operated and perceived by providing communities that feature private rooms, ambiance, attention to detail, fresh 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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