The Village at Marymount Receives Stellar Rating In ODH Survey

The Village at Marymount, a Catholic continuing care community, has earned an outstanding one deficiency rating in its latest Ohio Department of Health licensure survey.

The one deficiency rating was awarded following an extensive onsite Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) on-site survey. The survey is a revised long-term care survey process that involved two stages of review. The QIS process included visits to the nursing home facility, interviews with residents and staff, as well as audits of associate files and resident charts.

As of February 2010, the QIS survey resulted in a greater number of federal citation tags, according to the ODH. QIS averaged 7.74 tags versus the traditional average of 5.70 citation tags.

“A one deficiency rating in a QIS is rare and it signifies an outstanding accomplishment on the part of our administration and staff,” said Suzanne Nall, RN, LNHA, executive director at The Village at Marymount. “The QIS is a pilot survey, and this survey marked the first time our administration and staff went through this survey process. I commend our team for their hard work and dedication to creating such a safe environment and nurturing lifestyle for our residents. The surveyors acknowledged what a nice facility we had upon their exit conference. The also were complimentary of our staff.”

The ODH continues the transition to the QIS across the state. The QIS incorporates a comprehensive and systematic approach to review all regulatory areas through the use of sophisticated computer software. Surveyors use standardized interview, record analysis and observation techniques to determine a facility’s Quality Care Indicators (QI). Each QI determined to be greater than the established government thresholds trigger an in depth investigation to determine facility compliance with the federal regulations.

“Our excellent rating is indicative of how committed our administration and staff members are to ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality of care possible,” said Daniel J. Storey, LNHA, administrator at Villa St. Joseph. “I couldn’t be more proud of our team. They all work very hard, especially those in our nursing and minimum data set (MDS) departments.”

The Village at Marymount Receives First-Ever Grant For Innovative Therapy Program

The Cleveland Foundation has awarded The Village at Marymount with a $5,000 grant to enhance its innovative Therapy Program with Dogs, said Ronald B. Richard, President of the Cleveland Foundation.

“The Village at Marymount is extremely appreciative to have the support of the Cleveland Foundation, and the Rebecca and Etta Rosenberg Memorial Fund, for this new program,” said Suzanne Nall, RN, LNHA, Executive Director of The Village at Marymount. “The program is designed to improve a therapy resident’s balance and functionality by allowing them to perform routine tasks with the help of a dog. Our rehab residents have been very receptive to this program.”

The dog is used as a part of the resident’s rehabilitation, said Jennifer Trecaso, a physical therapist with Therapy Partners Ohio, who developed the program. The Village at Marymount contracts with Therapy Partners Ohio for its rehabilitative services. By throwing a ball to the dog, the resident has to walk, balance themselves, and use their strength to retrieve the ball, Trecaso said.

“Many of our residents who are receiving therapy have a pet at home,” Trecaso said. “They may not have been sure if they can walk or play with their dog. This program allows them to do so – and so much more - when they return home.”

Studies show interaction between humans and animals can provide a variety of benefits to adults during the rehabilitation process, Nall said. The physiological benefits include relaxation in the presence of a dog or other animal. Tests have shown the decrease in heart rate and blood pressure can be dramatic. Animals also help to boost the mood of a resident, prompting them to work harder to accomplish their goals.

“There has been a lot of research done on the physiological effects of pet therapy in a person’s rehabilitation process,” Nall said. “Therapy with pets can raise endorphins and serotonin levels in the brain, allowing residents to do better during therapy.”

Established in 1914, the Cleveland Foundation is the world’s first community foundation and the nation’s second largest today, with assets of $1.8 billion and annual grants of $80 million to $85 million. The foundation improves the lives of Greater Clevelanders now and for generations to come by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on vital issues.

Welcome to The Village at Marymount!

In the Franciscan spirit of valuing the gift of life in all its transitions, our Mission is to provide an environment of Compassion, Competence, and the Celebration of Life to all entrusted to this community of care.

The Village at Marymount, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis, offers a Continuing Care Community on the Marymount Intergenerational Campus in Garfield Heights.

About The Village at Marymount:

The Village at Marymount is composed of Marymount Place and Villa St. Joseph. Marymount Place is a three story Dutch colonial with 104 suites, offering independent and assisted living services. Villa St. Joseph, which opened in 2007, has 142 suites offering skilled and intermediate nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, Memory Care neighborhoods, and Clare Hall, which provides skilled and intermediate nursing care to members of the congregation and the community.

Call 216-332-1100 today for more information or to schedule a tour!