Southwell Health and Rehabilitation, a 95-bed skilled nursing facility in Adel, has earned Nursing Care Center Accreditation from Joint Commission, an independent, evidence-based standards setting organization that sets the benchmark for safe, high-quality patient care through healthcare accreditation.
This accomplishment formally recognizes Southwell Health and Rehabilitation’s ongoing commitment to meeting rigorous performance standards and delivering the safest, highest quality care to its patients.
Southwell Health and Rehabilitation underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite survey on Sept. 8, 2026. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission surveyors assessed compliance across key areas such as environment of care, infection prevention and control, performance improvement, and overall resident care.
“This accreditation reflects our team’s dedication to providing safe, compassionate, high-quality care,” said Mark Kimball, chief operating officer for Southwell Medical. “We are proud of this achievement and remain committed to maintaining the highest standards for our residents.”
Joint Commission surveyors conducted on-site observations and interviews to identify performance strengths and opportunities for continued improvement. With decades of expertise and a data-driven accreditation process, Joint Commission helps ensure healthcare organizations adhere to leading quality and safety practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commitment to better patient care.
“Joint Commission congratulates Southwell Health and Rehabilitation for achieving accreditation by demonstrating its focus on delivering safe and effective care of the highest quality and value,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, Joint Commission. “Through the accreditation process, we worked closely with Southwell Health and Rehabilitation to enable and affirm the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety. Together, we are elevating care for all patients, and we appreciate Southwell Health and Rehabilitation’s collaboration throughout this process.”
For more information, please visit Joint Commission’s website.