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Mid Coast–Parkview Health News News > Senior Health Center >> Choose Category (Optional) Mid Coast Hospital Mid Coast Medical Group Community Health Notable Achievements CHANS Home Health & Hospice Senior Health Center All News Date Title Nov 23  2021 Mid Coast Senior Health Named Best Nursing HomeMid Coast Senior Health has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. Mid Coast Senior Health earned Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for its Long-Term Care at Mere Point and Rehabilitation at Bodwell communities. Mid Coast Senior Health Named Best Nursing Home Nov 23  2021 May 6  2021 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates Nurses Week and Hospital WeekEach year, Nurses Week (May 6 – 12) and Hospital Week (May 9 – 15) are opportunities to highlight hospitals, health systems, and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting the needs of their community members Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates Nurses Week and Hospital Week May 6  2021 Nov 6  2020 Mid Coast Senior Health Named Best Nursing HomeMid Coast Senior Health has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. Only 21% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities have achieved this designation. Mid Coast Senior Health Named Best Nursing Home Nov 6  2020 May 23  2019 Construction Begins on Mid Coast Senior Health ExpansionMid Coast–Parkview Health has begun work on an extensive renovation and expansion project at its senior health facility, Mid Coast Senior Health. Mid Coast–Parkview Health leaders, donors, staff, and residents gathered at the construction site, 58 Baribeau Drive, on Tuesday, May 21 to break ground and usher in the new era in local senior healthcare. Construction Begins on Mid Coast Senior Health Expansion May 23  2019 Mar 8  2019 Mid Coast–Parkview Health, MaineHealth Explore IntegrationOn February 19, the Mid Coast–Parkview Health board of directors voted to engage with MaineHealth to explore the possibility of integrating into the MaineHealth system. A board exploratory committee has been formed, tasked with evaluating the integration in a four- to six-month process which will include comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement. Mid Coast–Parkview Health, MaineHealth Explore Integration Mar 8  2019 Nov 8  2018 Mid Coast Senior Health Named Best Nursing HomeMid Coast Senior Health has been recognized as “Best Nursing Home” by U.S. News & World Report for 2018-19. The annual designation is awarded to facilities that have achieved a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which is based on performance, quality, and patient satisfaction. Mid Coast Senior Health Named Best Nursing Home Nov 8  2018 Oct 5  2017 Recognition Event Held for Mid Coast Hospital VolunteersMid Coast Hospital honored more than 458 volunteers at a recognition dinner and awards ceremony held September 21 at Mid Coast Hospital. In 2017, the volunteers at Mid Coast contributed more than 46,600 hours of time, helping to support the hospital in delivering high-quality healthcare to patients and families. Recognition Event Held for Mid Coast Hospital Volunteers Oct 5  2017 Sep 28  2017 Mid Coast Hospital Stages Community Wide Disaster DrillMid Coast Hospital and Mid Coast Senior Health, along with community partners, took part in a full-scale mass-casualty drill on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. The disaster preparedness drill tests the preparedness and response of local, regional, and state agencies in a potential crisis. Mid Coast Hospital Stages Community Wide Disaster Drill Sep 28  2017 Sep 13  2017 Dietz Named Director of Nursing at Mid Coast Senior HealthMid Coast Senior Health Center has appointed Shannon Dietz, RN, CPPS, CPHQ, as the Director of Nursing. In her new role, she will manage the nursing department and oversee the daily operations of the Senior Health Center’s long-term care and skilled nursing communities. Dietz Named Director of Nursing at Mid Coast Senior Health Sep 13  2017 Jun 27  2017 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Recognizes Employees for Years of ServiceMid Coast Hospital, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, and CHANS Home Health & Hospice recently held two afternoon receptions recognizing employees for years of service. Mid Coast–Parkview Health senior administration presented more than 230 individuals with awards, celebrating milestone service anniversaries from 5 to 45 years. More than two thirds of the employees recognized have worked with the organization for more than ten years. Mid Coast–Parkview Health Recognizes Employees for Years of Service Jun 27  2017 May 17  2017 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates Nurses Last week, May 7-13, Mid Coast Hospital celebrated National Hospital Week with a variety of events aimed at thanking physicians, nurses, and staff for delivering compassionate, high quality care every day. Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates Nurses May 17  2017 May 13  2016 Kim Watson, MLNHA, Named Administrator of Mid Coast Senior Health CenterMid Coast–Parkview Health has appointed Kim Watson, MS, SLP, MLNHA, as Administrator of Mid Coast Senior Health Center. In this new leadership role she will oversee the organization and management of the Senior Health Center, as well as the system-wide integration across Mid Coast–Parkview Health. Watson joins a seasoned team of professionals who provide residential, rehabilitation, nursing, and geriatric care to older adults in the Midcoast region. Kim Watson, MLNHA, Named Administrator of Mid Coast Senior Health Center May 13  2016