Charter Senior Living Partners with Curana Health for Midwest and East Coast Communities
October 30, 2024
NAPERVILLE, IL — Charter Senior Living, a senior living provider that manages communities in 15 states, has announced in a press release its partnership with Curana Health, a provider of value-based care solutions for senior housing communities and the residents they serve. This collaboration will impact residents across Charter’s Midwest and East Coast senior housing communities, introducing comprehensive, in-residence medical services.
This partnership has already brought concierge-style primary care services to 22 of Charter’s communities, with plans for expansion. Through the partnership, Curana Health’s physician-led care teams offer residents a wide array of services, including routine preventive primary care; urgent care services; palliative care; 24/7 access to care teams; medication reconciliation; phlebotomy services; coordination of on-site imaging; and comprehensive care coordination.
Charter Senior Living is also participating in Curana Health’s Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organization, a value-based care initiative designed to reward partners for improved health outcomes. By supporting care coordination activities and working to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits, participants in Curana’s ACOs are eligible for shared savings.
“Curana is a dedicated provider in our communities, and their unwavering commitment to our residents’ wellbeing, combined with their expertise and compassion, has helped to build healthier Charter Senior Living communities,” said Janet Tiemeyer, vice president of health and wellness at Charter Senior Living. “They’ve shown to be an excellent partner to our teams in managing difficult situations and assisting in getting residents the care they need. We are grateful for their partnership and the vital role they play in delivering quality care to our residents.”
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“It is such an honor to collaborate with Charter Senior Living in providing excellent care to their residents,” said Tasha Janssen, NP-C, vice president of operations at Curana Health. “Curana Health is dedicated to improving the health, happiness, and dignity of senior living residents, and as such, we are thrilled to work with Charter to provide innovative, resident-centered healthcare solutions that prioritize the comfort, dignity, and wellbeing of the seniors in their care.”
Based in this city an hour west of Chicago, Charter Senior Living owns and manages more than 60 senior living communities throughout the U.S., offering independent-living, assisted-living and memory-care services. Charter is a family-owned business with an executive team that has more than 100 combined years of experience in the senior housing industry.