Does Medicare conduct inspections?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conducts regular health, fire and safety inspections. The most recent inspection reports are below. These are not part of U.S. News' ratings calculation.
Does US News give a patient safety rating?
With Coronavirus posing a significant risk to seniors, patient safety is of utmost importance. While US News does not give a Patient Safety rating, these are important aspects of choosing a Nursing Home. Certain of these elements are part of the long and short term care ratings.
Is Vestal Park a long term care facility?
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Vestal, NY has a short-term rehabilitation rating of Average and a long-term care rating of Average. It is a large facility with 180 beds and has for-profit, corporate ownership. Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is not a part of a continuing care retirement community. It participates in Medicare and Medicaid. This home has an Alzheimer’s unit.
What is a continuing care retirement community?
Continuing Care Retirement Community - Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer multiple housing options and levels of care. Residents may move from one level to another based on needs while still remaining in the community.
What is a nursing home?
1 Nursing homes can be run by private for-profit corporations, non-profit corporations, religious affiliated organizations or government entities. 2 Agencies that are Medicare Certified are able to participate in Medicare related programs.