Harbor Court earns high rating in state's survey

By Meredyth McKenzie
Originally published in The Sun Herald July 21, 2005

Rocky River - The Harbor Court learned it was one of several retirement facilities in the state to earn the highest rating on th Ohio Department of Health survey.

The Harbor Court earned a deficiency-free rating, meaning it had met all of the regulations associated with assistant living facilities. the unannounced survey took place on June 2 and involved intense scrutiny of all aspects of the facility, including a physical inspection of the building; observation of the medication administration; examination of the administrative and nursing charts and the entire food operation, from menus to water temperature of the dishwasher, and inspection of employee files and other tests.

Harbor Court officials are excited about recieving such an excellent rating.

"I couldn't be more proud," said Jo Ann Robinette, the Harbor Court administrator. "Our entire staff strives for perfection and it shows. We know The Harbor Court is a top-notch facility, and now the entire state knows, too."

This is the first time The Harbor Court has recieved such a high rating . Robinette said several other facilities in Ohio did recieve the same rating, so it is not rare, but it is a nice thing to have.

"We're just pleased for our residents. The rating indicates the measure of quality we have in our facility, and that the residents, who are the governing body, enjoy here." Robinette said, "We also want to thank all of our employees and staff for their hard work and diligent service to recieve such a high rating."

The survey is conducted every 15 months by the State Department of Health. While the Harbor Court has been in operation for 15 years, this was only the third survey conducted at the center, due to assisted living only recently being licensed in Ohio.

Robinette said the Harbor Court will continue to live up to the standards of the deficiency free rating, and hopes to recieve it again during its next survey.