Accreditation Matters “Most people would not go to a hospital that isn’t accredited or send children to colleges that aren’t accredited,” said Garth Hallman, executive director at SpringRidge. “So why isn’t that expected when moving into a senior living community? Moving into a community that is accredited affords greater peace of mind that care and services have undergone intense scrutiny by an outside, third party.” It’s a fact, accreditation matters. Designed to help institutions boost their ongoing pursuit of excellence, accreditation is no longer just associated with healthcare and higher education institutions. Accreditation is an important seal of approval seniors and their families should look for when exploring retirement living options. Senior living communities like SpringRidge at Charbonneau, who is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), demonstrate that they consistently adhere to high standards, are dedicated to quality evaluation and that their priority is resident comfort, care and quality of life. Throughout North America and Western Europe, CARF is recognized as the leading independent accreditation body for providers of health and human services. To achieve accreditation, a senior living community must demonstrate comprehensive conformance to approximately 1,000 elevated standards that measure the effectiveness of management and communication, programs and activities, and interaction with outside agencies. According to Hallman, when contemplating a move to a senior community, it’s important to: begin researching in advance, before a need arises; determine which type of community fits your needs; tour the community and ask questions; take your time to evaluate your options; and be sure to ask if the community is accredited. It really does matter. SpringRidge at Charbonneau is a luxury senior living community operated by Senior Resource Group (SRG) in Willsonville, Oregon. Seniors seeking the exceptional lifestyle options available here are invited to call 503.862.9498 today to learn more.
Let’s talk about something retirement communities hardly ever mention. Accreditation. Because having the confidence and peace of mind of accreditation is important. So, let’s talk. SpringRidge is accredited by CARF International. It’s an independent organization that sets exceedingly high standards for care and service. It’s a lot like an accreditation for a hospital or college. Or a five-star rating for a hotel. But like most things in life, you have to see it to believe it. So, let’s talk some more at a complimentary lunch and tour. Please call 503.862.9498 to schedule.
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