Leslie Campbell, Golden Living Division President, honors employees of the Golden Living Center - Arab during recent celebration banquet.                     Arab Today Photo by Gayla Hayes

June 9, 2009
Golden Living Center - Arab has been selected to receive Golden Living's coveted 10 Karat Award, which is one of the company's highest honors for superior performance in delivering quality care and services to it's residents.  Only a few LivingCenters out of the company's portfolio of 324 nursing homes are selected to receive 10 Karat awards each year.

The nationwide program was established to recognize Golden Living's nursing homes that successfully achieve high standards in care delivery and nursing home operations through leadership, stability, and teamwork.

"This is a true honor for us because it is a validation of our commitment to quality patient care," said Suzanne Shelton, Executive Director of GoldenLiving Center - Arab.  "It is a testimony to the hard work and dedication of our entire staff."

"GoldenLiving Center - Arab clearly exemplifies excellence in the delivery of care as well as in efficiently managing day-to-day operations including compliance with stringent state and federal regulations," said Leslie Campell, Division President of Golden Living.  "It takes a special person to work in a nursing home, and our caregivers at GoldenLiving Center - Arab work hard every day to make sure residents receive quality care in a safe, home-like environment."

The award was received by Pat Harper, LPN, Jennifer Morris, LPN, Glenda NeSmith, RN, ADNS, and Shirley Slaten, CNA.  Each of these employees are recipients of the Customer Choice Awards.

GoldenLiving Center - Arab provides top quality health care for up to 87 residents, including those needing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care.  GoldenLiving Center - Arab is located at 235 3rd St. SE, Arab and can be reached at (256) 586-3111.  For more information, visit www.goldenlivingcenters.com