them among the highest performing facilities throughout the state. CMS developed the star rating system to help consumers identify high-performing skilled nursing facilities based on a number of clinical factors, including compliance with Medicare health and safety standards, quality measures, and staffing. The rating for a facility is determined through health inspections and on-site surveys.
"CMS' star rating system is an essential measure of how well we are serving the veterans who entrust us with their healthcare," said CalVet Secretary Dr. Vito Imbasciani. "These increased ratings reflect a systematic effort by CalVet to recruit quality leadership in our veterans homes, provide clinicians with the support and resources necessary to succeed, and identify and standardize best practices throughout the system."
This is the second consecutive year of star rating improvements for both facilities and is the latest in an upward trend of clinical performance for CalVet. Last year, the Redding Veterans Home received five-stars – the highest possible rating – despite being a brand new facility. In addition, the Fresno Veterans Home received initial CMS certification with a near-perfect survey and anticipates a similarly high score in its first rating.
"We are proud of our staff's commitment to quality care across our system of veterans homes and we look forward to more great results from them over the coming year," Imbasciani said.
CalVet operates eight veterans homes throughout the state. Learn more about benefits and services for California veterans at www.calvet.ca.gov.
Source: CalVet
