12 Providers Recognized for Quality and Performance Excellence

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Julie Apold

LeadingAge Minnesota last week recognized 12 aging services providers for their achievements in quality, continuous improvement and performance excellence. Awards of Merit for Performance Excellence in Aging Services were provided to eight members and four members were recognized with the advanced Award of Honor. The providers are:  

Awards of Merit:

• Carris Health Care Center and Therapy Suites in Willmar
• St. Francis Health Services of Morris
• Vista Prairie at Copperleaf in Willmar
• Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls
• Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates in Fairmont
• Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows in North Mankato
• Vista Prairie at River Heights in South St. Paul
• Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria

Awards of Honor:

• Benedictine Living Community of Duluth
• Madonna Living Community of Rochester
• Knute Nelson in Alexandria
• Walker Methodist

“Quality improvement in long-term services and supports is a continuous process, bettering our best each day to provide exceptional care and services to older adults,” said Gayle Kvenvold, President and CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota. “Through their dedication to quality and the outcomes they have achieved through Performance Excellence in Aging Services, these providers and their dedicated caregiving staff are delivering quality care, services and support to the older adults they serve.” 

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Start Your Journey to Performance Excellence

LeadingAge MN will host two events to help member get started on their journey to performance excellence. Save these dates and watch for more information in Advantage and via your email:

• INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR: March 4 from 11–11:30 a.m.: Join us to learn more about Performance Excellence in Aging Services.
• INTENSIVE WORKSHOP: March 30: Participate in  an all-day workshop in Saint Paul that will provide you with the tools, resources and action plan to launch Performance Excellence in Aging Services in Your Settings.