Seacrest First in N.J. to Receive Joint Commission Accreditation

The Terraces at Seacrest Village has become the first in New Jersey to earn Assisted Living Community (ALC) Accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. This prestigious achievement is a quality marker for the Little Egg Harbor senior living community, which offers assisted living, memory care and respite care.

“The Terraces at Seacrest Village is proud to be New Jersey’s inaugural Joint Commission ALC-accredited community,” said Wendy Becker, executive director. “This is a visible demonstration to our residents, staff and the community of our dedication to going above and beyond to not only deliver, but continuously improve, the care and services we provide.” The Terraces at Seacrest Village benefits from the support of Marquis Health Consulting Services.

The Joint Commission’s ALC Accreditation Program launched in mid-2021 to help assisted living organizations deliver consistent and reliable care for residents. The ALC Accreditation peer review standards were developed with consideration of scientific evidence and best practices, as well as state regulations and CMS Life Safety Codes. Experts in the field of geriatrics, dementia care, rehabilitation, infection control and senior housing were actively engaged in a collaborative effort to design standards that align with quality care delivery and safe practices.

Andrew Aronson, president and CEO of Health Care Association of New Jersey, offered his commendation on the achievement. “On behalf of HCANJ, I congratulate Wendy and the entire team at Marquis for this achievement,” he said. “The team’s dedication to quality and continuous improvement benefits residents, staff and community at The Terraces at Seacrest Village.”

Located at 281 Mathistown Road, The Terraces at Seacrest Village has a well-established reputation for exceptional, compassionate care. U.S. News & World Report recently rated it as a 2024 Best Senior Living community in two categories: assisted living and memory care. U.S. News launched its Best of Senior Living ratings program in 2022 to recognize excellence in “providing highly satisfactory services and making residents feel safe and well cared for.” The leading news and data organization evaluated survey responses from residents and their family members in making its selections.

“The Joint Commission and U.S. News achievements both are testaments to Wendy and her incredible team at The Terraces at Seacrest Village,” said Alan Eserner, vice president of operations at Marquis. “Both Seacrest and Marquis are committed to reaching – and upholding – the highest standards of excellence in senior living; having that recognized is always gratifying.”

Residents at The Terraces at Seacrest Village enjoy an active, worry-free lifestyle in a warm, welcoming environment that includes beautifully appointed apartments, gourmet dining and an engaging mix of programming and activities. They also have access to the services they need, when they need them – including rehab care at Seacrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. To schedule a visit and tour, call 609-857-4141 or visit seacrestterraces.com for more information.

Brick, N.J.-based Marquis Health Consulting Services provides administrative and consulting services to senior housing communities and skilled nursing facilities along the Eastern Seaboard. The organization’s operational guidance enables its clients to exceed their quality and customer service goals by embracing a progressive, multi-specialty approach to healthcare and lifestyle.