Holly Creek’s skilled nursing neighborhood has been honored with the prestigious Telligen 2024 B.E.S.T. in Class Award, which recognizes skilled nursing communities that have demonstrated exceptional performance and dedication to providing safe, quality care for residents.
This is a significant milestone for our community, as it acknowledges our team’s commitment to resident well-being and exceptional care standards.
Only 15 care communities in Colorado were awarded this high accolade, including two of Holly Creek’s sister communities, Clermont Park in Denver, Colorado and Casey’s Pond in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and only 76 communities total across the four states of Colorado, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Illinois.
Qualifications for Earning the Telligen B.E.S.T. in Class Award
In order to qualify for the B.E.S.T. in Class Award, Holly Creek needed to demonstrate its performance and commitment to excellence in four key areas, which are represented in the award’s name, “B.E.S.T.” in Class:
B: Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance Recipient
The first requirement was receiving the Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance for three quarters of the year in 2023. This award recognizes communities that have completed the COVID-19 Preparedness Assessment to confirm ongoing prevention practices and met team member and resident vaccination benchmarks. The Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance represents Holly Creek’s continued efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
E: Emergency Preparedness Assessment
The next requirement was our completion of Telligen’s Emergency Preparedness Assessment, which analyzes Holly Creek’s readiness to respond swiftly and efficiently in the event of an emergency.
S: Safe Staff – Infection Prevention and Control Training
Qualifying for the B.E.S.T. in Class Award also required at least 75% of Holly Creek’s team to have completed comprehensive, CMS-approved infection prevention and control training. This benchmark further exemplifies Holly Creek team members’ commitment to resident well-being, both individually and collectively.
T: Transitions – Reducing Preventable Emergency Department Visits
The final achievement needed to earn the B.E.S.T. in Cass Award was reducing preventable visits to the emergency department by at least 5%, or being among the top 25% of Telligen’s enrolled communities.
Partners in Care
Receiving the B.E.S.T. in Class Award from Telligen is a high honor for our community, as it represents Holly Creek’s culture of care and well-being, upheld by dedicated, compassionate team members.
Through our mission of enriching the quality and dignity of life for older adults, Holly Creek has the privilege of partnering with residents on their unique journeys. Our philosophy of “being well known” guides the community, as we seek to provide individualized support designed around and honoring the preferences, goals, passions, and gifts of each resident. Our approach to care partnership has also been recognized by Pinnacle Quality Insight through their Customer Experience Award.
As a Life Plan Community, Holly Creek offers a continuum of senior living and care options within the same vibrant, welcoming community. From independent living apartments and cottages to assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation, Holly Creek’s living options remove uncertainties and provide peace of mind that residents will stay within their beloved community should they need additional care in the future.
We are steadfast in our commitment to health and safety, as evidenced by the infection prevention measures, emergency preparedness protocols, and continual team member training recognized by the Telligen B.E.S.T. in Class Award. We also recognize that whole-person well-being – including social connection, intellectual engagement, purposeful living, physical health and spiritual growth – is key to a meaningful older adulthood. We strive to empower residents to pursue and contribute their unique gifts and passions in whichever way feels fulfilling to each person, from caring for community gardens to painting to deepening one’s spiritual practice.
We are honored to be recognized for our dedication to exceptional care standards and resident well-being. To learn more about our supportive, enriching skilled nursing community, contact our team.
