W’burg Health and Rehabilitation Center wins Best of Kentucky award

A Whitley County health care and assisted living facilities was recently recognized as one of the best facilities in Kentucky.

On Nov. 16, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities/Kentucky Center for Assisted Living (KAHCF/KCAL) honored the top long-term care facilities in Kentucky at their quality awards banquet and Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center was honored with a Best of Kentucky – Nursing and Rehabilitation Award.

“We are honored to recognize these deserving providers at the top of their class,” said KAHCF/KCAL Interim President Ruby Jo Lubarsky, “During a tumultuous time of staffing shortages, our providers have faced these challenges with innovation and positivity. Each winner and their team have kept their residents’ quality of life at the heart of their work.”

The Best of Kentucky – Nursing and Rehabilitation honorees must possess a CMS star rating of four or higher to apply.

“Receiving this award is wonderful, but the true honor is being trusted with the care of our residents. All the recognition belongs to our staff, who ensure that our residents receive excellent care,” said Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center Administrator Laura Creekmore.

Other health care and assisted living facilities with local ties that received Best of Kentucky – Nursing and Rehabilitation Awards, include: Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harlan, Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hindman, and Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Campton.

Long-term care providers attended the annual meeting and expo and were energized by general sessions challenging them with strategies to cope with stress on the job, hiring and retaining quality staff and regulatory issues. On Nov. 16, KCAL held its “KCAL Day” for Assisted Living Communities. More than 100 vendors exhibited during the expo showcasing the latest innovations to providing quality care.

Established in 1954, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) is the trade association that represents the proprietary and nonproprietary nursing facilities and personal care homes across the Commonwealth. Kentucky Center for Assisted Living (KCAL) was established in 2018.