PLANO, Texas, May 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden Living, the country's second largest skilled nursing healthcare provider, and its dedicated employees are pleased to kick off a year of community tributes, celebrations, and service events to commemorate 50 Years of Service to more than four million patients and residents.
"Our employees have demonstrated their dedication and commitment to our patients and residents every day since 1964," said Golden Living Chief Executive Officer Dr. Neil Kurtz. "In 50 years, while the medical needs of our patients and residents have become increasingly complex, our employees have remained tireless in their commitment to deliver quality care and enhance the quality of life for all of the people we have served."
Today, Golden Living employees strive to create a customer experience that is focused on caring for patients and residents, supporting the families, building connections with their communities, and encouraging wellness through physical, mental, and emotional programs that enhance their quality of life.
"It only is fitting that we honor this service milestone by engaging and inviting the communities we serve to join us as we honor the people we care for, those that care for them, and those that support them both in the community, as well as across our entire company," Dr. Kurtz added.
Dr. Kurtz continued, "I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of Golden Living's employees – both past and present."
Golden Living looks forward to building on its 50 Years of Service to meet the need of the next generation of patients, residents, and their families in the communities we serve.
About Golden Living (www.goldenliving.com)
Golden Living is a family of companies that specialize in recovery care. Its mission is to help people recover health and improve quality of life through a network of healthcare services, including rehab, assisted living, skilled nursing care, pharmacy, and hospice. The Golden Living family of companies includes Golden LivingCenters, Aegis Therapies, AseraCare, and 360 Healthcare Staffing. There are more than 300 Golden LivingCenters in 21 states. Golden Living also offers assisted living services at more than 30 locations. In addition, the Golden Living companies provide services to more than 1,000 nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare organizations in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, the Golden Living family of companies has more than 40,000 employees who provide quality healthcare to more than 60,000 patients every day.