Contact: Judy Hoffman, Administrator (708)371-0400
Crestwood Care Centre
AWARDED ACCREDITATION FROM JOINT COMMISSION

Crestwood, Illinois  May 13, 2010 – By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Crestwood Care Centre has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation's health care through voluntary accreditation.  Crestwood Care Centre received Joint Commission accreditation after an on-site review in May which found Crestwood Care Centre had demonstrated compliance with the Joint Commission's national standards for long term care.

"Accreditation standards exceed federal and state requirements," says Gina Zimmermann, M.S., senior executive director, The Joint Commission. "Furthermore, because this is a voluntary program, accreditation represents Crestwood Care Centre's decision to be recognized for its efforts to provide safe, quality care."

Judy Hoffman praised caregivers and nonprofessional employees alike in working to meet the Joint Commission's benchmarks of quality.  "Everyone works hard to achieve this recognition. We view it as another step towards excellence."

"By achieving accreditation, Crestwood Care Centre has joined a select group of Joint Commission accredited long term care organizations,"  Johnson says.  "Only about 950 long term care organizations have received accreditation nationwide."

Link to website
Link for JC- http://www.jointcommission.org/AccreditationPrograms/LongTermCare/