JML Care Center Receives Deficiency-Free Review from MA Department of Public Health

(Falmouth, June 28, 2012) – Cape Cod Healthcare is pleased to announce that JML Care Center, Inc., Falmouth, MA, has earned a deficiency-free review from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Quality. The Department of Health reviewed five key areas of patient care including Administration, Nursing, Residents Rights, Kitchen and Food Services, and Environment. The Department of Health’s annual review demonstrates that JML continually meets and exceeds all state standards for care.

 “Our mission is to provide excellent rehabilitation services and complex medical care to our patients," said Cynthia Lehtinen, President/CEO of JML Care Center, Inc. “The dedication of our staff to patient care and comfort is reflected in this review. Our entire team works hard to continue to be the first choice for so many patients who need care after hospitalization."

JML Care Center, located on the Falmouth Hospital campus, is a 132-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. JML provides exceptional sub-acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, and palliative care and is Medicare/Medicaid certified.  JML Care Center’s mission is to serve the unique needs of older adults in our community with health complications as well as those who are more independent, though a full and seamless continuum of care. Learn more about JML at www.capecodhealth.org/hospitals-facilities/jml-care-center/

About Massachusetts Department of Health

The Massachusetts Department of Health is a government agency with wide-ranging oversight of health-related matters including consumer advocacy, physician review, regulatory services, drug safety, disability services, adoption services and more. Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Health here: www.mass.gov/eohhs/

About Cape Cod Healthcare

Cape Cod Healthcare – one of America’s Top Ten health care systems – is the leading provider of health care services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 450 physicians, 4,500 employees and 1,100 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare has two-acute care hospitals, the largest home health services agency on the Cape (VNA), a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility and numerous health programs. For more information, visit Cape Cod Healthcare’s web site at www.capecodhealth.org. Cape Cod Healthcare. We’re taking good care of you.