Gurwin Healthcare System, Inc., through its subsidiary entities – Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences, Inc., Gurwin Home Care Agency Inc. and Island Nursing and Rehab Center (collectively, the “System”) is committed to excellence and to the provision of the highest standards of quality health care to achieve its purpose of serving the community.
The System’s continuum of care shall include long-term care, short-term rehabilitation and sub-acute care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, memory and other specialty care, medical and social adult day care programs, home care services, on-site dialysis, assisted living and independent senior housing. It shall assess services and evolve to meet changing community needs. While embracing all, the System shall build upon a foundation of Jewish ethics, tradition and lifestyle.
The System shall provide leadership in senior care and chronic care management, health education, research, and public policy development. It shall serve as a teaching resource for the education of healthcare professionals, enabling them to attain the highest standards of competence and compassion. It will strive to educate and sensitize staff, volunteers, residents and their families on issues pertaining to aging, rehabilitation, chronic and long-term care.
The System shall act as an industry leader in the development and adaptation of models of care and outreach programs. In all endeavors, the System shall seek to serve as a role model for other healthcare providers.