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Southridge Specialty Care rated 5 stars
Read MoreSouthridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown received a 5-star ranking throughout 2017 in “Quality Measures” for a skilled nursing facility from the federal government’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Administrator Charissa Baedke says the caring environment the staff provide every day is the reason for their success. “Everyone on our staff works diligently to ensure the best care and environment for our residents and their families. It’s our caring staff who make the difference.”
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Correctionville Specialty Care rated 5 stars
Read MoreThroughout 2017 and into 2018, Correctionville Specialty Care has been ranked as a 5-star skilled nursing facility by the federal government’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Skilled nursing facilities are rated quarterly based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures of 11 different physical and clinical measures of residents.
Correctionville Specialty Care also received a rating of 4 out 5 in the U.S. News & World Report 2017-18 Nursing Home Finder report in November, 2017.
Administrator Tanner Mackey says the caring environment the...
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Recipes that call for snow
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Amy Mooney-Geels, RDLD, CDMEating freshly fallen snow is part of the glory of childhood snow days, right up there with sledding and snowball fights! For adults, snowstorms are not quite as fun as they used to be. So why not embrace them and eat some snow treats? Really! Not all snow is safe for eating, so use your best judgment. If the snow outside your window isn’t fresh and clean, you can always make shaved ice and apply...
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Care Initiatives Hospice welcomes new VP
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Miriam Yocum, RN, became Vice President of Care Initiatives Hospice January 1. She formerly served as Team Director of the Care Initiatives Hospice Des Moines office and more recently as corporate Clinical Director.Yocum’s background includes over 30 years working in both hospice clinical and administrative roles. Yocum joined Care Initiatives Hospice during its development in 2008, but has been a...