December 1, 2023
Local, Senior Living Community Wins Prestigious Statewide Award
Richmond, Kentucky – On Thursday, November 16, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities/Kentucky Center for Assisted Living (KAHCF/KCAL) honored the top long-term care facilities in Kentucky at their quality awards banquet. Kenwood Health & Rehabilitation Center was honored to be a part of this elite group of leaders in the industry.
“We are honored to recognize these deserving providers at the top of their class,” said KAHCF/KCAL Interim President Ruby Jo Lubarsky, “During a tumultuous time of staffing shortages, our providers have faced these challenges with innovation and positivity. Each winner and their team have kept their residents’ quality of life at the heart of their work.”
The Best of Kentucky – Nursing and Rehabilitation honorees must possess a CMS star rating of four or higher to apply.
“Long term care is a very challenging, yet abundantly rewarding calling. We as a facility are continually striving to provide the highest quality care in the face of an ever-changing environment. It is such a compliment to each employee that works tirelessly day in and day out to receive such a prestigious award. We are honored to be recognized for what we do in our facility on a daily basis by receiving this award,” said Bethany Smith, Administrator.
Long-term care providers attended the Annual Meeting & Expo, energized by general sessions challenging them with strategies to cope with stress on the job, hiring and retaining quality staff and regulatory issues. On November 15, KCAL held its “KCAL Day” for Assisted Living Communities. More than 100 vendors exhibited during the expo showcasing the latest innovations to providing quality care.
About Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation is in Richmond, KY, just down the road from Baptist Health Hospital. They specialize in both short-term rehab to home programs as well as long-term care, giving your loved one a place to call home. Kenwood has an array of private rehab suites, providing comfort to those working so hard to return to the community. Kenwood has a 5-star rating with CMS (Medicare.gov) and has received the Best of Kentucky award 3 years in a row. Kenwood’s nursing team excels in providing care to high acuity patients with pulmonary, cardiac, stroke, wound care needs and more. They are proud to serve Madison and surrounding counties.
About KAHCF/KCAL
Established in 1954, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) is the trade association that represents the proprietary and nonproprietary nursing facilities and personal care homes across the Commonwealth. Kentucky Center for Assisted Living (KCAL) was established in 2018. One of the state affiliates of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, KAHCF/KCAL provides a wide variety of services to member facilities including legislative and regulatory activities, professional development, statewide recognition programs, publications, media relations, research, and advocacy relations.