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The Village at Northrise (Desert Willow I) recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
Las Cruces –November 27, 2023 – The Village at Northrise (DesertWillow I) announced today it has been recognized as a Best Nursing Homefor 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
Since2009, U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes ratings have assisted consumers in need of eithershort-term rehabilitation or long-term care for themselves ora family member.
The Village at Northriseearned U.S. News Best Nursing Home status by achieving a rating of “HighPerforming,” the highest possible rating for Short-Term Rehabilitation. U.S.News gives the designation of Best Nursing Home only to those that satisfy U.S.News’ assessment of consistent performance in quality measures.
“Achievinga title of ‘Best Nursing Home for 2024’ is a significant accomplishment andreflects the dedication, hard work, and commitment of the The Village at Northrise care team in providingexcellent care and services,” states Melissa Powell, Chief Operating Officer. “Iam so proud of the positive impact The Villageat Northrise has had on the lives of their patients, residents, familiesand the community they serve.”
Forthe 2024 edition, U.S. Newsrated more than 15,000 nursing homes on patient and resident outcomes,such as infection rates; staffing levels; potentiallyinappropriate reliance on antipsychotic drugs; healthinspection results and other indicators of quality.
“U.S.News’ Best Nursing Homes ratings give patients, senior residents, theirfamilies and caregivers an objective assessment of quality, to help them choosethe facility that best fits their individual needs,” said Ben Harder, chief ofhealth analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “Nursing homes that haveearned the recognition of U.S. News have a track record of achieving betteroutcomes for patients and residents, and maximizing the amount of care theyreceive from nurses and other staff.”
To calculate the Best Nursing Homes ratings, U.S. News evaluated each nursing home’s performance using a variety of quality measures obtained from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).The U.S. News methodology factors data such as resident care, safety, and outcomes. Both short- and long-term ratings include data on nurse staffing, use of antipsychotic drugs, and success in preventing ER and hospital visits. The long-term care rating also includes measures of whether a home changed ownership and how well they were staffed on weekends.
For more information, visit Best Nursing Homes, #BestNursingHomes on Facebook and X(formally Twitter).
About The Village at Northrise
Proudly serving the Las Cruces community since1998, The Village at Northrise is a 16-acre continuing care campus for seniors.The Village at Northrise offers four distinct levels of care starting with theHallmark, an Independent Living facility, which accommodates residents who arestill able to live on their own but who are ready for maintenance free livingon a resort-style campus. Morningside offers assisted living services and isperfect for seniors who need a little extra assistance with their activities ofdaily living. Desert Willow II offers assisted living care for those residentswith Alzheimer’s or dementia, while Desert Willow I is a skilled nursingfacility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation and transitionalcare. To learn more, please visit the community’s websites at www.genesishcc.com/hallmark; www.genesishcc.com/morningside; www.genesishcc.com/desertwillowi; and www.genesishcc.com/desertwillowii.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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Las Cruces Bulletin: The Village at Northrise (Desert Willow I) has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, the magazine reported Nov. 27.
The Village at Northrise (Desert Willow I) recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
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