Oak Hammock at the University of Florida earns 5-star ratings for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care

Press release from Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, a life plan community, has been assigned a five-star rating for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS. This well-earned recognition places Oak Hammock among the highest-ranking senior living communities in North Central Florida.

Skilled nursing is a part of the continuum of care at Oak Hammock, which also offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care for more than 500 residents at any given time.

CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, families, and caregivers compare nursing homes nationwide. Ratings are based on an overall score, as well as performance in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Facilities earning five stars are considered to deliver the highest quality of care.

According to the CMS website, the primary goal of the CMS rating system is to provide residents and their families with an easy way to understand assessment of nursing home quality, making meaningful distinctions between high- and low-performing nursing homes.

Oak Hammock received five-star ratings across overall quality, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing, reflecting its continued commitment to excellence in resident care. The community currently has availability in its skilled nursing and rehabilitation area.

In addition to its CMS recognition, Oak Hammock was also named a Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top 19% of more than 15,000 skilled nursing facilities nationwide.According to U.S. News & World Report, nursing homes are evaluated using 17 national quality measures, including staffing levels, patient outcomes, and care processes. Of those measures:

• In seven of the measures, Oak Hammock ranks No. 1 in the county
• Oak Hammock places in the top 10% in Florida

U.S. News & World Report has published its nursing home ratings since 2009, serving as a trusted decision-support tool for families navigating long-term and rehabilitative care options. On any given day, nearly 1.2 million Americans receive care in nursing homes across the United States.

Key areas contributing to Oak Hammock’s high rankings include:

• Nurse staffing levels
• Physical therapist staffing levels
• Registered nurse staffing consistency
• Staff retention
• Process measures
• Outcome measures

These recognitions underscore Oak Hammock’s dedication to providing exceptional care, clinical excellence, and a supportive environment for residents during both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.