The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge Receives a Deficiency-Free State Survey
Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is proud to announce The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge in Blowing Rock, North Carolina received a Deficiency-Free State Survey from the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR).
Receiving a Deficiency-Free State Survey following the state’s rigorous examination is an indicator of excellence and a distinction only a few communities are able to achieve. The amount of effort and dedication it takes to achieve deficiency-free status is tremendous and represents a testament to Liberty’s comprehensive approach to care for residents at The Foley Center.
The DHSR conducts these unannounced inspections to assess how well a skilled nursing community is complying with applicable laws and regulations meant to ensure residents receive quality care during their stay. The survey usually lasts several days.
The survey reviews the following areas:
- Resident rights
- The right to be free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- Admission, transfer and discharge rights
- Resident assessments
- Comprehensive resident-centered care plans
- Quality of life
- Quality of care
- Physician services
- Nursing services
- Behavioral health services
- Pharmacy services
- Laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic services
- Dental services
- Food and nutrition services
- Specialized rehabilitative services
- Administration
- Quality assurance and performance improvement
- Infection control
- Physical environment
- Training requirements
- Emergency preparedness
The Foley Center met or exceeded all the rigorous standards the DHSR reviewed during their recent visit.
“Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is incredibly happy for the residents and proud of all staff at The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge,” said Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services Western Regional Vice President Paul Babinski. “Their recent Deficiency-Free State Survey is a great reflection of our resident-centered approach to care. We are incredibly grateful for this tremendous caregiving team effort, and humbled by the trust and confidence we’re provided by this community. Thank you to our extended Foley Center family, and well-done Team Foley.”
To learn more about our rehabilitation and skilled nursing services at The Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge, visit our website or call (828) 386-3300.