Saint Benedict Nursing & Rehab Center on Best Nursing Home List

Presence Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, an Ascension Living owned skilled nursing facility located at 6930 W. Touhy in Niles, has been named by U.S. News and World Report as one of 'America’s Best Short-Stay Rehabilitation Centers.’ U.S. News and World Report identified the Best Nursing Homes for 2018-19 after evaluating more than 15,000 homes nationwide, in every state and nearly 100 major metropolitan areas.

“This designation is a testament to the dedication, personalized care and service provided by every member of the Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center team who are driven by a commitment to delivering quality care and living out our mission,” said Gayle Trupiano, president and chief executive officer, Ascension Living. “It truly is an honor to have Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation as one of the 14 Ascension Living communities nationally recognized by this leading publication.”

For the 2018-19 ratings, U.S. News debuted a new Short-Stay Rehabilitation rating. This rating was created to help patients who stay less than 100 days have a better understanding of the quality of care provided by skilled nursing facilities (or nursing homes) to short-stay patients requiring rigorous rehabilitation or skilled nursing care after a hospital stay and before they return home after a surgery, stroke, accident or illness. The Short-Stay Rehabilitation rating was determined by nine measures of facility quality, counting three measures of short-stay outcomes – hospital readmissions, emergency room visits and successful discharges – as well as data on staffing of registered nurses and physical therapists, the number of verified grievances per patient, and other metrics.

“Every year we strive to improve upon the information we offer to caregivers making critical health care decisions for their loved ones,” said Ben Harder, Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News. “We understand that nurse staffing is among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. With our new methodology and Short-Stay Rehabilitation rating, we have taken several steps to ensure that nursing homes that consistently provide high-quality care to residents are highlighted.”

To learn more about Ascension Living communities, visit www.ascensionliving.org and www.presencehealth.org/lifeconnections.

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About Presence Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Presence Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a range of care, services and support options including short-term rehabilitation, intermediate, respite and skilled nursing care as well as independent living apartments. Saint Benedict is owned and operated by Ascension Living and accredited by The Joint Commission. For more information about Presence Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, call 847-647-0003 or visit www.presencehealth.org/lifeconnections.

About Ascension Living

Ascension Living, based in St. Louis and part of Ascension, is a mission-driven senior care and living provider deeply connected to our Catholic faith that cares for the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of all individuals we serve. Our Mission calls us to provide spiritually centered, holistic care to seniors, particularly those most in need. We offer a wide range of programs tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults. Regardless of each individual’s stage in life, our goal is to provide seniors with opportunities designed to make their lives joyful, enriching and satisfying. With communities in 11 states and the District of Columbia, our ministries are continually developing and adopting new best practices in care that enhance the experiences of our residents, program participants and patients. Learn more at www.ascensionliving.org.