24 of ProMedica’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers earned 2021-22 Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for Short-Term Rehabilitation. U.S. News gives the designation of Best Nursing Home only to those homes that satisfy U.S. News’s assessment of the appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in quality measures.

“We are proud of our centers that were identified as one of the best skilled nursing centers in the country. Our employees are dedicated to helping our patients and residents’ transition successfully from hospital to home, a critical step in a successful recovery. These awards illustrate the core of our mission-based organization, which is to improve the health and well-being of our patients, residents and the community,” said Angela Brandt, President of ProMedica Senior Care.

Centers that earned Best Nursing Homes status for Short-Term Rehabilitation:

• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Heartland Health Care Center – Hampton)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Heartland Health Care Center - Three Rivers)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Heartland of Columbia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center)
• Heartland of Zephyrhills
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare Health Services – Alexandria)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare Health Services – Bethesda)
• ManorCare Health Services - Fountain Valley
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare Health Services – Lacey)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare Health Services - Palm Harbor)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare Health Services – Rossville)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare Health Services – Towson)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare of Elk Grove Village)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare of Hinsdale)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare of Homewood)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare of Palos Heights East)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Dublin)
• ProMedica Total Rehab + (formerly ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab – Exton)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Oxford Valley)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Manor Care Health Services – Wheaton)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare Health Services – Spokane)
• ProMedica Total Rehab + (formerly ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation – Lombard Street)
• ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly ManorCare Health Services – Washington Township)
• ProMedica Total Rehab + (Piscataway)
• ProMedica Total Rehab + (Lakewood)

Now in its 12th year, the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ratings and profiles offer comprehensive information about care, safety, health inspections, staffing and more for nearly all of the nation’s 15,000-plus nursing homes. The Best Nursing Homes ratings reflect U.S. News’ exclusive analysis of publicly available data using a methodology defined by U.S. News that evaluates factors that it has determined most greatly impact patient and resident care, safety, and outcomes. This year, to accompany the new ratings, nursing home profile pages were updated to include staff and resident COVID-19 vaccination rates.

“U.S. News takes pride in providing relevant, up-to-date information when making any sort of health care decision,” says Zach Adams, health data engineer at U.S. News. “Profiles now include resident and staff COVID-19 vaccination rates alongside information on how to pay for a facility. This important information can help families, residents and caregivers make a decision that keeps safety and accessibility at the highest priority.”

The Best Nursing Home finder features ratings on both long-term and short-term care. The Long-Term Care Rating aims to provide prospective residents who need help with daily activities, and their families, with analysis and information regarding the quality of care provided by nursing homes. The rating includes data on staffing, success in preventing ER visits and COVID-19 vaccination rates, among other metrics. The Short-Term Rating incorporates measures of quality including consistency of registered nurse staffing, use of antipsychotic drugs and success in preventing falls.

For more information behind both U.S. News ratings please refer to the FAQ.

Hello! I was recently a patient at Heartland of Dublin, where I experienced exemplary care from the nurses and aides. I am old— 87 years — and during that long life I’ve had to receive skilled nursing care before, but never has it been as consistently pleasant and kind as at Heartland of Dublin.

In particular, I want to commend nurse Debbie. Debbie was often my night nurse, and when so, I slept especially well, knowing that she cared so well for me. But not only that, she was sweet and kind and compassionate. When I was leaving, I almost wept. Debbie told me, “It was an honor and a pleasure serving you.” I hope that you can and will in some way honor Debbie.

I’ve just spent about two months at Heartland of Dublin and have a few comments to make about two of your employees. Nurse Tracy saved my life. Or so said my physician friend who visited me after it happened. The doctor had prescribed a medication that I was very allergic to – Vibromycin. Tracy came into my room with her kind ways and smile and asked me privately if I was allergic to Vibromycin, as she had read it on my chart. I said yes, and she asked what happened when I took it. I told her that hives were so terrible that they were even on my palms and the bottom of my feet. So she took it away and called the doctor who had prescribed it for me. Not only was she vigilant, she was always pleasant and warm and made us feel better just by entering our room. I can’t say enough about her that is good!

Another person who was an amazing boost to my morale while there – Jill. She was all smiles and cheer wherever she was. And that was all over the place, scattering goodwill around her as if fairy dust. Among her jobs was to have me sign papers as a new patient. I always dreaded and felt unsure signing them. But Jill for the first time in my long life (86 years) sat across from me and unhurriedly showed me paper after paper with detailed explanations in layman’s language. So I was comfortable signing each one. She stopped in to see me occasionally, bringing her sunshine smile with her and leaving the sun part to warm my day. Oh, if only I could have her still to warm my days at home! So please also treasure Jill while she is with Heartland, and I hope she remains there always. You’ve a true winner there!