Crest Pointe Designated as an American Heart Association Heart Failure Certified Skilled Nursing Center

Crest Pointe Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center continues to establish itself as a leader in cardiac care at the Jersey Shore, highlighted by its designation as an American Heart Association Heart Failure Certified Skilled Nursing Center. Under the direction of Cardiologist Leonard Sandler, MD, the specialty care initiative at the Point Pleasant center aims to meet area healthcare demand.

Crest Pointe’s cardiac rehab services focus on promoting independence and quality of life through reducing symptoms and decreasing disability in heart patients. Cardiac rehab is designed to assist individuals suffering from challenging or life-threatening heart conditions, including those recovering from a cardiac event or surgical procedure, and those at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Sandler possesses decades of medical experience, specializing in cardiovascular disease and nuclear medicine. He is affiliated with Community Medical Center, Centrastate Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center.

“This advanced certification provides heart patients with the assurance that Crest Pointe is recognized by the American Heart Association for delivering the most effective heart failure treatment strategies based on a standardized method of current evidence-based guidelines,” said Kate Bauer, regional director of market development at Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports the center. “Crest Pointe is fortunate to have Dr. Sandler lead its top-quality cardiac rehab services, which aim to improve outcomes for patients in their care.”

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit focused on heart and brain health, has invested more than $4.8 billion in research since its founding. Evaluation criteria for its skilled nursing certification was designed by heart failure experts. Certification requirements include program management, personnel education, clinical management, care coordination and performance improvement, as well as patient and caregiver education and support.

Located at 1515 Hulse Road, Crest Pointe provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and long-term residential care. The Ocean County center has an established reputation for care and services. In addition to its designation as an American Heart Association Heart Failure Certified Skilled Nursing Center, Crest Pointe maintains a Five-Star Quality Measures rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Brick, N.J.-based Marquis Health Consulting Services provides administrative consulting services to skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities along the Eastern Seaboard. The company’s “Care, Anew” philosophy supports its mission to help clients transform industry processes, mindsets and outcomes. Marquis-serviced skilled nursing centers have access to an evolving suite of clinician-led specialty care models, signature services and comfort features – enabling innovation, compassion and purpose in every aspect of care.