Holliswood Center and Bushwick Center Receive Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification from the American Heart Association

Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Evidence-Based Treatment and Outcomes

THE BRONX, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Holliswood Center and Bushwick Center, part of the Centers Health Care network of Skilled Nursing Facilities offering comprehensive rehabilitation services for short‑ and long‑term care residents, have earned the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification offered by the American Heart Association^®, a global force changing the future of health of all. The certification provides an evidence-based framework for evaluating skilled nursing facilities against the American Heart Association's rigorous science-based requirements for heart failure (HF) patients, including program management, staff education, patient and caregiver education and support, care coordination, clinical management and quality improvement.

"Earning this certification from the American Heart Association at both Holliswood Center and Bushwick Center is a meaningful recognition of the care and dedication our teams bring to residents and their families every day," said Moshe Blackstein, Administrator at Amsterdam Nursing Home, part of the Centers Health Care network. "For us, it's about making sure those living with heart failure receive the specialized care, education and support they need to achieve the best possible outcomes. By bringing together a multidisciplinary team, strengthening communication and coordinating care at every stage, we're helping residents and their families feel informed, supported and confident in the care they receive. We're incredibly proud of our teams for achieving this important milestone and reinforcing our commitment to providing the highest quality of care."

Nearly 6.7 million U.S. adults are living with heart failure, and that number is projected to exceed 8 million by 2030. Approximately 1 in 4 people is expected to develop heart failure during their lifetime, and the condition accounts for more than 1 million hospital discharges annually. In 2023, heart failure was mentioned on 452,573 U.S. death certificates, underscoring its serious impact on public health. The burden is also expected to grow, with projections suggesting that more than 11 million adults could be living with heart failure by 2050.

Nearly 1 in 4 HF patients are readmitted within 30 days of discharge and approximately half are readmitted within 6 months; about one quarter of readmissions may be preventable. This certification can support facilities' efforts to stop preventable readmissions. For Holliswood Center and Bushwick Center, this certification represents an important step toward reducing preventable readmissions through specialized heart failure care, resident and family education, and improved coordination across the continuum of care, helping residents manage their condition and achieve better health outcomes.

"Participation in this certification benefits the patient and the facility by standardizing care practices," said Cory Woods, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association's Quality Certification Business Management Committee and assistant chief clinical officer at Rockport Healthcare Services in Los Angeles. "When there are clear processes during every phase of care, patients have the best opportunity for positive outcomes."

To be eligible for this certification, the facility must be in the U.S. or a U.S. territory and implement an HF program that uses a standardized method of delivering clinical care based on current evidence-based guidelines. Learn more about this certification and others at www.Heart.org/CertifiedCare.

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