POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Grand Healthcare System (Queens, NY), one of the New York region’s leading healthcare providers, announced the complete acquisition of River Valley Care Center (140 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY), with full rights of ownership and operations being transferred. The nursing and rehabilitation center is now officially named The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at River Valley.
“This is an important milestone for The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at River Valley and our entire organization,” commented Jeremy B. Strauss, CEO of The Grand Healthcare System. “We have been managing this facility since 2014 and during this time we have made major capital investments while focusing on the transition of the facility and staff into The Grand’s family of nursing and rehabilitation centers.”
Mr. Israel Wulliger is the new administrator of the facility. He brings years of experience and industry knowledge to the team at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at River Valley.
The Grand Healthcare System invested close to $1.6M in capital improvements, renovations and equipment over the past year. Upgrades to the facility include: Renovations throughout the common rooms, family rooms, lobby; a therapy room with new and updated equipment; advanced technology featuring iPad concierge service for guests; new uniforms for staff; and rolling out The Grand’s hospitality brand style and customer service philosophy.
This expertise and the industry-specific knowledge provided by The Grand Healthcare System’s leadership team will help drive expansion, increase patient satisfaction and enhance quality. “These improvements are having a significant and positive impact on our staff and guests,” Strauss said. “We are committed to elevating quality as well as access to care for residents of Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County.”
For more information about The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at River Valley, please call (845) 454-7600 or visit www.TheGrandHealthcare.com/RiverValley.
The Grand Healthcare System offers a full continuum of premium healthcare and specialty care services throughout its state-of-the-art, all-inclusive health facilities in Queens, Pawling, Poughkeepsie, Guilderland Center, Chittenango and Rome, NY. Nursing and rehabilitation services and programs include stroke rehabilitation at The Walter Strauss Stroke Center, amputee therapy and training program, bariatric rehabilitation, cardiac therapy, complex medical care program, hip repair and joint replacement recovery program, IV antibiotic therapy, medical nutrition therapy, medical shuttle service and transportation vans. For more information call (718) 215-6000 or visit www.thegrandhealthcare.com.
