Jefferson’s Ferry earns ‘gold standard’ choice community award
For the fourth year running, Jefferson’s Ferry in South Setauket has earned a Choice Community Award from Holleran Consulting, based on the outstanding results of a yearly survey of its residents. Holleran has the largest benchmark of senior living engagement scores by which Life Plan Communities can compare performance relative to their peers.
The Choice Community Award is widely recognized as the gold standard in the senior living industry. Recipients of the award have exceeded the national benchmarks for resident engagement and satisfaction.
“The Choice Community Award is based entirely on feedback from our residents, making this vote of extremely high satisfaction particularly meaningful to our entire team,” explained Vice President of Resident Life Linda Kolakowski. “Participating in Holleran’s Resident Engagement survey is strictly voluntary, so we’re doubly appreciative that our residents have taken the time to express their views and share their insights. Their feedback and the dedication of our team members make Jefferson’s Ferry one of a kind.”
“Our mission is to provide our residents with the exceptional, engaged, and active lifestyle that they expect and deserve,” added Jefferson’s Ferry President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Caulfield. “Our lifestyle promotes independence, individuality, dignity, privacy, security, and peace of mind for each resident through a focus on resident programs, service and outstanding health care.
“People choose to live at Life Plan Communities with an expectation of a continuation of care as their needs change,” continued Caulfield, “but what makes Jefferson’s Ferry stand above other Life Plan choices is the culture of community specific to Jefferson’s Ferry. In our almost 25 years of operation, Jefferson’s Ferry has developed a distinct vibe and tradition of caring for each other as neighbors and friends. The feeling of home and the security it provides is a key component of life at Jefferson’s Ferry. Cultivating that special bond and engagement our residents and staff experience is a cornerstone of our community.”
