Accreditation matters when considering senior living
“Most people would not go to a hospital that isn’t accredited or send children to colleges that aren’t accredited,” said Byron Sakanari, executive director at Peninsula Del Rey. “So why isn’t that expected when considering senior living? 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 boost ongoing performance efforts and 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 their retirement living options.
Senior living communities like Peninsula Del Rey, which are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), demonstrate that they consistently adhere to high standards of quality, successful professional practice, continuous monitoring, evaluation and improvement of programs, and that their priority is resident comfort, care and quality of life.
To achieve accreditation from CARF, 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 regarding additional services for residents.
A 3-year CARF accreditation is comparable to a five-star rating in the
hospitality industry. Peninsula Del Rey is one of the first in the country to have earned a 3-year accreditation for both its independent and assisted living programs.
“Achieving the highest level of accreditation across the board, speaks volumes for the services, amenities and programs at Peninsula Del Rey but more so to our dedication to provide the very best in resident care,” added Sakanari.
According to Sakanari, when contemplating a move to a senior living
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.
Peninsula Del Rey is a luxury senior living community operated by Senior Resource Group (SRG) located in the heart of the Peninsula. To learn more about Peninsula Del Rey, visit www.PeninsulaDelRey.com or call (650) 209-6391.
“Achieving the highest level of accreditation across the board, speaks volumes for the services, amenities and programs at Peninsula Del Rey but more so to our dedication to provide the very best in resident care,” added Sakanari.