DELANO, MN - Golden LivingCenter in Delano recently earned five stars in its overall rating for April from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for the outstanding overall care it provides to patients and residents.
GLC is one of a select group of skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota to receive the coveted 5-Star Overall rating, which is the highest designation possible under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Company-wide, Golden LivingCenter has 71 5-Star Overall-rated skilled nursing facilities – more than any other provider in the industry.
GLC’s average Overall 5-Star rating for all of its centers in April was 3.34, compared to the industry average of 3.24.
Golden Living’s Quality 5-Star rating for April was 4.05, also the highest in the industry.
To receive the 5-Star designation, nursing homes are rated on their health inspections, quality measures, and staffing, with only the top 10 percent of nursing homes being eligible for the 5-Star rating.
“Our LivingCenter is honored to receive the 5-Star Overall rating, because it validates the quality care and outstanding service we strive to provide to our patients,” explained Alex Colborn, executive director of Golden LivingCenter in Delano. “It’s the result of a lot of hard work and dedication on the part of our employees, who are committed to working every day to continuously improve our quality of care and patient experience.”
The CMS 5-Star Rating System is part of Nursing Home Compare, an online tool that CMS offers to help consumers more easily compare nursing homes in their area.
Under the system, 5-Star equals “much above average,” 4-Star equals “above average,” 3-Star equals “average,” 2-Star equals “below average,” and 1-Star equals “much below average.”
Another purpose of the program is to provide nursing homes with the data they need to help with their quality improvement efforts. With data in Nursing Home Compare being updated monthly, nursing homes have the ability to move up or down in the ratings, based on how their care evolves over time.
Golden LivingCenter in Delano provides quality healthcare for up to 54 patients and residents, including those needing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care.
The center has been a part of the Delano community since 1967.
For more information about Golden LivingCenter in Delano, which is located at 433 Co. Rd. 30, call (763) 972-2987 or visit www.goldenlivingcenters.com.
Delano had another successful blood drive May 13, and everyone’s efforts provided the American Red Cross with 83 pints of blood available for patient use. There were 93 people present to donate.
Deb Conzet is appreciated for her help with the canteen, and the Delano American Legion for the use of their facility. Organizers also appreciate the greeters, Gwen Kittock, Marian Hayes, Betty Huncha, and Grace Swenson.
The next blood drive will take place Monday, Sept. 16 at the Delano American Legion. Appointments may be scheduled at redcrossblood.org.
Fifty years of bringing people and nature together will be celebrated at Lake Maria State Park’s environmental center Saturday, June 8, beginning at 10 a.m. with a presentation by the Zoomobile, featuring Minnesota wildlife. At 11 a.m., the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center will present its program on Minnesota’s hawks and owls.
Other highlights will include short presentations on park history, a display of wildlife artwork from local schools, ice cream and cake at noon, and plenty of chances to explore the park. Open House day is also National Get Outdoors Day, with free admission to all state parks.
Lake Maria State Park is located in Silver Creek Township on Co. Rd. 111, just north of Co. Rd. 39.
For more information, call (763) 878-2325.
Everyone looks for way to cut costs, and some people do this by cutting the cord – the phone cord. It is estimated that 25 to 30 percent of households only have a cell phone.
There are many reasons for keeping or getting rid of a landline. Cost-wise, ditching the landline might be a money-saver. On the other hand, cell phone lines can quickly become jammed during emergencies.
Those who are the one in four with only a cell phone, but want to be contacted by Wright County during an emergency situation, can now sign up on the Wright County website at www.co.wright.mn.us.
There is a link on the Wright County homepage to “Sign up to Receive Emergency Notifications.” Participants will be brought to the “Wright County Citizen SignUp” page where they register their address, and create their own private password.
The Wright County CityWatch notification system is used by the county to notify citizens of impending emergency situations, or to relay important information. Right now, the CityWatch system relies on landline phones, but by registering a cell phone, participants can be part of the system to be notified of emergencies or important events.
DELANO, MN - The Delano Farmers’ Market will be open Wednesday, May 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Flippin Bill’s at Highway 12 and County Line Road. The market will be open every Wednesday through October from 2 to 6 p.m. For more information, contact market manager Deb Hoen at (763) 238-2702.
Early deadlines are in effect for the Delano Herald Journal this week due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Ads and copy are due by noon Wednesday, May 22. The paper will be printed early and distributed on the weekend. The Delano Herald Journal office will also be closed Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27.
