Seven Ciena Healthcare Communities Honored with Bronze National Quality Award
Ciena Healthcare, a leading manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities, announces seven of its communities have been recognized as 2011 recipients of the "Bronze - Commitment to Quality" National Quality Award.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, June 26, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ciena Healthcare, a leading manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities in Michigan and Connecticut, announces that seven of its communities have been recognized as 2011 recipients of the "Bronze - Commitment to Quality" National Quality Award. The award is given annually by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), a trade organization with approximately 11,000 members nationwide, recognizing commitment to and continuous delivery of quality care. The seven Ciena communities to receive this award are Autumnwood of McBain in McBain, Christian Park Center in Escanaba, Courtney Manor in Bad Axe, Golden Oaks in Waterford, Kith Haven in Flint, Qualicare Nursing Home in Detroit and St. Anthony Healthcare Center in Warren.

These seven communities bring the total number of Bronze award recipients to 12 for Ciena Healthcare — Bloomfield Orchard Villa in West Bloomfield, Fountain View of Monroe and Willowbrook Manor in Flint received the award in 2010, and Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Detroit and the Manor of Novi received the award in 2009.

"The Bronze National Quality Award demonstrates Ciena's commitment to providing high quality patient care, along with well-managed and maintained communities," said Mohammad Qazi, president of Ciena Healthcare. "We are honored to be recognized by our peers in the healthcare industry with this prestigious award."

The National Quality Award program is a guide for providers of long term and post-acute care services striving for performance excellence, based on the core values and criteria of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program. At the Bronze level, communities must develop an organizational profile and an awareness of their environment and consumers' expectations. They also must demonstrate their ability to improve a process as part of the application.

"This honor showcases the high level of care and professionalism that everyone at Ciena provides to our patients every day," said Kristine Halsey, chief operating officer, Ciena Healthcare. "It's a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of our facility, regional and corporate staff at each of the communities."

The award will be presented to the administrators of the seven Ciena Healthcare facilities during the AHCA/NCAL 62nd Annual Convention and Expo, September 18-21, 2011 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

About Autumnwood of McBain
Nestled in the rural community of McBain, 15 minutes southeast of Cadillac, Autumnwood of McBain is a five-star rated, 95-bed skilled nursing community. It offers short- and long-term care with a dedicated, professional staff whose goal is to assist residents in reaching the highest level of independence as quickly as possible. Its single-floor layout offers convenience and makes getting around easy. For more information, call Autumnwood of McBain at 231-825-2990.

About Christian Park Healthcare Center
Just like its sister community in Escanaba, Christian Park Healthcare Center has been providing short- and long-term skilled nursing services to area residents for nearly 40 years. This 99-bed community provides a home-like atmosphere and unsurpassed care and services delivered by a dedicated, professional staff. For more information, call Christian Park Healthcare Center at 906-786-6907.

About Courtney Manor
Courtney Manor is a five-star rated, 112-bed skilled nursing community, serving the residents of Michigan's Thumb with high quality short- and long-term care. Located in the beautiful community of Bad Axe, Courtney Manor provides a home-like environment and a professional staff, high quality, personalized and compassionate care around the clock, seven days a week. For more information, call Courtney Manor at 989-269-9983.

About Golden Oaks
Centrally located in Oakland County, Golden Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center offers a convenient setting for short- and long-term skilled nursing care. This 120-bed community is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, 24/7, to its residents, and peace of mind for family members. For more information, call Golden Oaks at 248-858-1415. *Residents of Golden Oaks will be relocating to the new Regency at Waterford skilled nursing community in summer 2011.

About Kith Haven
Conveniently located within minutes of Hurley Medical Center, Genesys and McLaren Regional Hospital in Flint, a home-like environment awaits you at Kith Haven. Our 159-bed community offers high quality and compassionate care for both of our short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care residents. For more information, call Kith Haven at 810-235-6676.

About Qualicare Nursing Home
Qualicare Nursing Home in Detroit is a five-star rated, 96-bed skilled nursing community, providing residents with superior short- and long-term skilled nursing care administered by caring professionals. The highly-trained and experienced staff ensures residents receive individualized, warm and compassionate attention while providing a wide range of healthcare services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy and around the clock nursing care. For more information, call Qualicare Nursing Home at 313-925-6655.

About St. Anthony Healthcare Center
The recently renovated St. Anthony Healthcare Center in Warren is a beautiful, 102-bed community offering a nearby, suburban setting combined with unparalleled short- and long-term skilled nursing care. Our diverse, multi-lingual staff is committed to providing care that boosts the quality of our residents' lives and promotes an independent lifestyle. For more information, call St. Anthony at 586-977-6700.

About Ciena Healthcare
The Ciena Healthcare organization is comprised of 32 skilled nursing communities located in Michigan and four communities located in Connecticut, managed by Regency Healthcare Management, LLC. Ciena communities are diverse and collectively serve all resident and patient nursing care needs from short-term rehabilitation stays to long-term residency. Founded in 1998, Ciena Healthcare communities offer a holistic approach to patient care and are fully committed to residents' needs and well being while also promoting their independence. Ciena's vision is to change the way nursing communities are operated and perceived by providing and developing communities that feature private rooms, ambiance, attention to detail and quality food preparations, all delivered by high quality, compassionate and dedicated professional, support staff. For more information, visit www.cienafacilities.com or call 248-386-0300.

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