Prim Villa was recently awarded Best Home of the Year title, for the second consecutive year.<\/p>\n
The announcement was made at the Methodist Homes Association (MHA) annual Directors’ Dinner.<\/p>
Prim Villa is a mid and frail care facility that specialises in the care of those who have Alzheimer\u2019s and other forms of dementia.<\/p>\n
The awards are an annual event at MHA and are based on strict criteria used to ensure fairness in judging the homes.<\/p>
The criteria includes financial results, occupancy levels, atmosphere of the home, building maintenance, internal audits, OHSA audit, HR audit, employment equity, training, committee participation and activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe trophies are highly sought after and are an acknowledgement of the work, commitment and caring of our staff,\u201d explained home manager Sharon Flint.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe standards of our 14 homes are continually improving, so it is inevitable that the competition is getting tougher and tighter.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe staff members of Prim Villa have exceeded themselves.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be a winner always requires a team effort, so the acknowledgement is for all who participated in making Prim Villa the lovely home that it is today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sharon went on to thank the staff for their dedication and passion.<\/p>\n
The staff members were complimented on their commitment and attention to detail, as well as their good attitudes.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir hard work is the reason that Prim Villa has the excellent standard of care it does,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The staff of Prim Villa celebrated the achievement with a special lunch.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was much joy, singing, dancing and fun on the day,\u201d Sharon said happily.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very proud at Prim Villa of our achievements and thank our CEO, Kelvin Glen, and our board of directors for recognising our home.\u201d<\/p>\n
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