BARNWELL NURSING HOME SOLD, WILL HAVE A NEW NAME SOON

Barnwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 236-bed skilled nursing facility in Valatie, N.Y. that provides rehabilitation and nursing services to patients who require either short- or long-term nursing care following hospitalization, has a new name and brand.

The Grand Healthcare System, one of New York’s leading healthcare companies, announced that it has purchased the facility from Cassena Care, headquartered in Woodbury, N.Y., for an undisclosed amount. The facility will be renamed The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell and will become one of many facilities across the state to be affiliated with Queens, N.Y.-based company. Other sites include: The Grand at Queens, The Grand at Pawling, The Grand at River Valley, The Grand at Chittenango and The Grand at Rome.

Founded in 1940, the Church Street facility provides comprehensive sub-acute, and long-term rehabilitation and nursing services. Barnwell also operates a 44-person adult daycare center that provides health and related services, as well as care and supervision for adults who require physical rehabilitation, dementia management or other condition-specific forms of assistance.

The rebranding of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell will begin with new interior and exterior signage and new uniforms for staff. Guests will also have access to hospitality features offered at other Grand properties such as a personalized menu, concierge service, courtesy shuttle service and iPad program to communicate with family and loved ones any time of day or night.

The facility currently employs 400 and will add additional members of staff in the coming months, including dietary aides, certified nursing assistants, licensed nurses, registered nurses, and registered practical nurses.