State-of-the-Art Technology and Hotel-Like Environment Get CareOne's Rehab Patients...

State-of-the-Art Technology and Hotel-Like Environment Get CareOne's Rehab
Patients Home Quicker

News is Important During May's tribute to Older Americans, Nursing Home
Residents and Stroke Survivors

FORT LEE, N.J., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CareOne, New Jersey's largest
family-owned and operated senior care provider reports that newly designed
hotel-like Centers, and the use of computer technology account for speedier
recovery and discharge in rehab patients compared to national averages.

Independent research data demonstrate that 91 percent of CareOne's rehab
patients return home versus the rest of the country. CareOne's facilities are
less than five years old with state-of-the-art technology, compared to the
industry standards of 15 years per age of facility. The result is better
quality of care and more cost-effective healthcare delivery.

In 2008, CareOne performed 33% better than all New Jersey skilled nursing and
sub-acute care Centers and 112% better than all National skilled nursing and
sub-acute care centers according to the Annual Department of Health and Senior
Services Quality and Compliance Audits. Additionally, CareOne has been
assigned "Good Company Status" by New Jersey Alzheimer's Association.

CareOne is dedicated to the rehabilitation, care, and longevity of patients at
its Centers throughout New Jersey. In order to provide the highest quality of
care, CareOne brings together skilled nursing, post-hospital rehabilitation,
assisted living and long-term living. Additionally, CareOne offers
specialized programs for people living with Alzheimer's disease and related
memory impairments.

Recent innovations include incorporating Wii stations into patient
rehabilitation programs and, It's Never Too Late (IN2L); a computer system for
patients for physical rehabilitation as well as memory exercises. Also being
utilized is a program called Dakim Brain Fitness, an interactive, touch screen
interface offering bold graphics, large type printing and easy to understand
exercises, which incorporates 20 years of brain wellness research. Such
systems have demonstrated clinical therapeutic benefits for stroke and
dementia including improved cognition and improved physical motor status.
Additionally, physical therapy services are now available 7 days a week at all
Centers.

CareOne's philosophy of enhancing quality of life warrants new a creative
approach to engage the individuals they care for. Whether a person is staying
in a CareOne facility following a hospital stay on a short-term basis or
living in a facility for long term or assisted living services, CareOne
incorporates progressive technology into their recreation and rehabilitation
programs to keep all of their patients and residents engaged.

"At CareOne we recognize that creating a welcoming environment for our
patients as well as their families and guests is crucial to their overall
recovery process," said Tim Hodges, Chief Marketing Officer, CareOne. "The
services and therapeutic recreation activity we offer to our clients
contributes greatly to their overall satisfaction and, most importantly,
healing benefits."

CareOne recently instituted an Elegant Dining Program that offers a variety of
seasonal and upscale menu choices and honors special requests. The Special
Elegant Dining Program offers menus and private space for family gatherings so
patients can enjoy a dining experience that's more restaurant-like than
institutional."

"Nursing Home Week (May 10-16) is a wonderful time for us to reflect on the
importance of the job we do here," said Rick Speas, CareOne's Vice President
of Rehabilitation Services. "This year's theme, Nurturing a Love That Lasts,
is particularly meaningful to those of us nurturing the health and well-being
of our patients."

Specializing in stroke rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation and cardiac
rehabilitation, and a host of other clinical programs, CareOne has received
one of the highest ratings by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior
Services statewide for quality performance in nursing and rehabilitative care.
CareOne serves more than 20,000 patients annually in need of short-term
post-hospital rehabilitation services, assisted living residents and long-term
living residents, as well as 4,000 employees throughout the state of New
Jersey.

CareOne manages nursing centers, assisted living centers and specialty memory
loss centers throughout New Jersey. To learn more about CareOne, please visit
our home page and care location finder at the CareOne Website
(http://www.care-one.com) or call 201-242-4034.

SOURCE CareOne

Dave Schemelia of HealthSTAR Public Relations, +1-646-722-8819,
dschemelia@healthstarpr.com