Today, 60 West in Rocky Hill was one of the long term and post-acute care providers recognized with a 2018 Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). Implemented by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, the National Quality Award Program is centered on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, which is also the basis of the metric-based AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative.

As part of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, 60 West staff celebrated its fifth anniversary since inception and its Five Star CMS Rating with a BBQ and “champagne” toast. 60 West is fortunate to have a series of staffmembers that have been there since the beginning and continue to proudly serve the residents and community. They were each recognized and thanked by Administrator Jessica DeRing.   

60 West celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week aka National Nursing Home Week with Dancing with the Stars (to also celebrate their Five Star CMS Rating) and a resident Art Show. Click for more photos.

Members of the iCare team was on hand at the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Annual Meeting on March 15th. Jessica was elected the organization’s Vice President of the Board of Directors and Patrick was elected a Director for the 2018-2020 term. Of note, 60 West Certified Nursing Assistant Otis Harris was inducted into the CNA Hall of Fame; a distinction unique to ACHCA.    

Congratulations to the 60 West staff on a receiving a Five Star rating from CMS, including Five Stars in Quality Measures, Staffing and Health Inspection. This is quite an achievement.