Villa Raffaella Assisted Living in Pleasantville, NJ proudly maintains national accreditation by The Joint Commission — the oldest and largest healthcare accreditation organization in the United States.

Effective November 12, 2024, Villa Raffaella’s Assisted Living Community earned Joint Commission accreditation, a distinction achieved by only an elite few assisted living communities nationwide.

This accreditation is not a one-time achievement. It reflects an ongoing commitment to meeting and maintaining nationally recognized standards for quality and safety.

What Joint Commission Accreditation Represents

The Joint Commission evaluates healthcare organizations through a rigorous and comprehensive review process. Accreditation requires compliance with detailed standards related to:

• Resident safety
• Medication management
• Infection prevention
• Emergency preparedness
• Staff competency and training
• Clinical documentation and oversight
• Continuous quality improvement

Independent surveyors examine systems, procedures, and outcomes to ensure care meets national benchmarks.

A Standard of Accountability

For families exploring assisted living options, accreditation provides reassurance.

It confirms that Villa Raffaella operates under structured, measurable standards — not informal guidelines. It demonstrates that safety protocols, health services, and operational practices have been reviewed by an independent national authority.

Maintaining accreditation requires consistent oversight and continuous evaluation. It reflects not only how we care for residents today, but how we commit to improving tomorrow.

A Commitment to Safe, Active, and Compassionate Living

Villa Raffaella’s accreditation stands as a testament to our unwavering dedication to:

• Safe and supportive living environments
• High-quality health services
• Professional accountability
• An active and engaged community lifestyle

When families choose Villa Raffaella, they choose a community that meets nationally recognized standards of excellence in senior care.

To learn more about our customized care and services, visit:

https://www.villaraffaella.com/customized-care-and-services/

Villa Raffaella Assisted Living was honored in the 2025 Best of the Press Readers’ Choice Awards, earning Gold for Best Long Term Care Facility and Silver for Best Senior Assisted Living Center. We are deeply grateful to our residents, families, staff, and the surrounding community for their continued trust and support.