Anderson County Hospital Residential Living Center receives top honor for sixth consecutive year

GARNETT, Kan. — Anderson County Hospital’s Residential Living Center (RLC) once again received the highest rating of five stars overall in the 2015 edition of Best Nursing Homes, published by U.S. News & World Report, making it one of the best nursing homes in Kansas. This marks the sixth consecutive year for the facility of being included on this prestigious list.

U.S. News creates the Best Nursing Homes list using data from the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS assigns an overall rating of one to five stars to each nursing home, based on the number of stars received in three other categories: health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality of care. Facilities also are given a rating for overall care. Anderson County Hospital’s RLC received five stars—the highest overall rating. It is one of only three facilities in the state of Kansas to receive a five-star rating for each of the three quality measures and for the overall rating.

According to U.S. News, roughly 1.4 million individuals, including one in every 34 individuals 65 and older, will wake up in a U.S. nursing home on any given morning.

“We are truly honored by this prestigious recognition and to be a top facility in our state. Our team’s dedication to quality and compassionate care continues to ensure that we set the bar for best nursing home practices and that residents can count on us to consistently give the best care available,” Denny Hachenberg, Anderson County Hospital CEO, said.

The new RLC features 36 semi-private rooms with an innovative design that provides individuals with the highest level of comfort and privacy. The large dining area features full-length windows that look out onto a patio where residents can enjoy the outdoors. The new facility features the latest amenities including a whirlpool bath, beauty shop, and state-of-the-art call system to ensure resident’s needs are met promptly.

The tenured staff at Anderson County Hospital’s RLC is dedicated to the residents and work to ensure a comfortable residential community where they have control over their schedule and preferences. Residents decide how to spend their days, including when to eat breakfast, take a bath or shower, and go to bed. They also decide what recreational activities they will attend and participate in each day, such as the Square Fair, County Fair, and other outings. Community volunteers visit daily, adding additional opportunities to stay connected to the community and providing a variety of activities including faith-based services and more.

The 36-bed in-hospital unit provides the highest quality care tailored to the individual needs of its residents. Services include 24/hour nursing care, a licensed dietician and full-time nutrition support, a dedicated licensed social worker, and onsite access to primary, specialty, and emergency care. For more information or to schedule a tour call 785-204-4017.

Anderson County Hospital is a member of Saint Luke’s Health System, which consists of 10 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and home care services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.