Unmatched Clinical Excellence
At Silverado we believe that treating the spirit is not something that can be separated from treating the body. Providing world-class clinical care complements the support and warmth we provide, creating something greater than the sum of its parts.
Dementia Care Certification
This certification demonstrates that our Silverado associates have achieved a high level of expertise in how to care for those with memory impairments. This program is available for all community associates and exceeds all state training requirements, where we operate.
Research Affiliations
We collaborate as a research site with many outstanding research organizations to develop and perfect new effective treatments and caring techniques that will improve the quality of life for our residents and their families.
Research Studies
Silverado is in a unique position to help researchers in their quest to rid the world of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, so we partner with leading organizations to help make the discoveries that may someday provide the next great treatment or cure.
Nursing at Silverado
Silverado communities have a licensed nurse on-site at all times, day and night, to help manage care and ensure residents benefit from the strong clinical care for which we are known.
Tracking Clinical Outcomes
Since receiving our first resident in June of 1997, we have tracked a range of clinical outcomes and quality of life indicators to help us better understand these important metrics and incorporate the added insight into our Memory Care and Hospice practices. Taking a more informed approach to care is just one way we strive to enrich the lives of our residents and their families.
Transfer to ER/Urgent Care
One important metric for measuring the effectiveness of care is the number of residents/patients who leave the facility for emergency room or urgent care visits. This can be for disease-related illnesses, injuries from falls or sicknesses such as the flu.
- Silverado company-wide (2023): 4.9%
- Skilled nursing facilities* (non-Silverado): 11.9%
- Assisted living facilities** (non-Silverado): 34.6%
Hospital Readmissions Within 30 Days
The first 30 days after a resident leaves the care of a hospital are exceedingly vital to achieving longterm care goals. Silverado maintains a strong focus on preventing hospital readmissions through a policy of careful attention to the special needs of the recently-hospitalized.
- Silverado company-wide (2023): 6.5%
- Skilled nursing facilities* (non-Silverado): 21.1%
Acute Hospitalizations
Hospitalizations from acute conditions, which can include fall-related injuries and infections, are an indicator of a facility’s clinical and safety practices.
- Silverado company-wide (2023): 3.5%
- Skilled nursing facilities* (non-Silverado): 20%
- Assisted living facilities** (non-Silverado): 23.9%
*Source for SNF averages CMS QM Report 2016 Q4 – 2017 Q3
**2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities. The NSRF was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The survey methodology and data dictionary re available from the NCHS website. (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nsrcf/nsrcf_questionnaires.htm)
