Manor of the Plains
DECEMBER 2019
John Van Hook joins staff as new executive director
Manor of the Plains on U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Home list
John Van Hook, a senior living administrator with more than 30 years of experience, joined the Manor of the Plains staff as the new executive director on October 16. “I am very eager to use my experience and skills in optimizing resident care and building positive employee relations at Manor of the Plains,” John said. Prior to joining the team at Manor of the Plains, John served as the executive director of Trinity Manor in Dodge City from May 2014 to September 2019.
John Van Hook PMMA’s mission to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values is one of the things that attracted John to the position here. “I have always been a firm believer in the idea and practice that as a healthcare provider we should always do the right thing for our residents, our staff and the community we are part of. This is more than a job, it is a calling to help others, and I have seen these values and beliefs actually be a part of how this community is performing its responsibilities—not just to our residents but the staff and the community in which we are located as well. It is a welcome change to be part of an organization that follows
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Presbyterian Manor of the Plains in Dodge City is on the U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Homes 2019 short-term rehabilitation list. The senior living community received the highest score of a high performing rating to make the list, available today at www. usnews.com/nursinghomes. The U.S. News and World Report list uses information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the government agency that sets and enforces standards for nursing homes. CMS assigns one to five stars to each community for how well it performs in health inspections, nurse staffing and level of quality care. U.S. News now uses the CMS
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