The residents, staff and Board of Cheshire Home congratulate Executive Director, George Zeitler, on receiving the 2024 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA). Each year, ACHCA recognizes the leaders of top-performing Skilled Nursing Facilities judged by review of publicly available data by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which is pulled and evaluated on performance based on the following criteria: No survey in the past three years with a citation above “E” Scope and Severity; Occupancy of at least 70%; Overall CMS Star Rating of three or higher; and at least two CMS 4-quarter average score equal or better than the top 25% in the USA for quality.

The Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award is a recognition of distinction with only 2% of facilities nationwide qualifying. The Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award (EPFLA) was introduced in 2008 by one of ACHCA’s most revered leaders, the late Eli Pick who embodied excellence as an Administrator who cared for his residents, their families, and his community. The Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award recipients are among an elite group of post-acute leaders nationally.

George has been Cheshire Home’s Executive Director for 32 years and runs the facility with a delicate balance of business acumen and empathetic leadership. George manages the staff, interacts with residents and their families, and maintains compliance with federal and local regulations. George and Cheshire Home were also named Eli Pick Award recipients in 2022.

“Winning the Eli Pick Award is a testament to the dedication and excellence of the entire Cheshire Home team, including the devoted staff, determined residents, and passionate Board of Trustees,” George stated. “It reflects our commitment to quality and innovation in the specialized care of individuals living with spinal cord injuries.” Being a small, but unique facility, that cares for young adults with spinal cord injuries by providing them with a home as they reclaim their maximum level of independence, Cheshire Home is excited to be recognized by the ACHCA. Congratulations George and Cheshire Home for being named a 2024 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award Recipient!

Cheshire Home Director of Development, Kim Eskin, received the prestigious Rising Star Award from the Morris County Chamber of Commerce at their “We Rise by Lifting Others: Moves That Inspire Inclusion” luncheon held on March 1st at the Park Avenue Club. The Rising Star Award celebrates a young professional “rising star” whose early accomplishments distinguish her as a future leader.

Kim has led the Development Department at Cheshire Home for the past three years, with a focus on building relationships, creating effective processes, and increasing revenue. “I may not have the clinical background needed for our residents’ recovery, but you most definitely can count on me to be the first to say, “let me see where I can get money for that!” if it means supporting the programs and services for our residents,” Kim said in her acceptance speech.

Receiving the Rising Star Award is a testament to Kim’s dedication, passion, and remarkable achievements in the realm of development. She has elevated Cheshire Home with her innovative approaches to fundraising and community engagement, setting a new standard for excellence.

Cheshire Home is so proud of Kim and looks forward to witnessing her continued success in shaping a better future for our residents and the entire Cheshire Home Family. “Our small but mighty department of two has accomplished a lot in the last few years from securing new funding, becoming creating with our fundraising plan and most importantly more than doubling our revenue,” Kim said.

For over 40 years, Cheshire Home has been helping young adults with spinal cord injuries and neurological impairments regain independence after a traumatic event. We have quickly become New Jersey’s leading provider for short-term rehabilitation. Our 35-bed facility provides specialized nursing care, mental health and emotional support, physical and occupational therapies, vocational and educational programs, dietary assistance, transportation, recreation trips and parties and so much more!

In the past 40 years, Cheshire has served over 255 residents and led each one through a rehabilitation process custom tailored to their specific needs. Some of our dedicated staff have been with Cheshire for over 25 years!

Our mission is to enable young adults with spinal cord injuries to achieve their maximum level of independence. Thank you for your interest in Cheshire Home, we are happy to show you around! To learn more about our residents you can read more about their many success stories, or look inside Cheshire Home and check out our physical and occupational therapy room. What you will find is an extraordinary organization dedicated to the belief that our residents are able and fully capable of living a meaningful life.

Many of our programs and services are sustained through grant funding and private donations.