About MDSRescue
MDSRescue was founded in 2019 by Maureen McCarthy, CEO of Celtic Consulting, to provide skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) with expert, remote MDS support in an evolving healthcare landscape. Recognizing early on that a remote approach could offer sustainable solutions for SNFs nationwide, MDSRescue was created ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic—yet became an essential resource during it.
Our mission is to ensure that MDS assessments are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with Federal and State regulations. By safeguarding assessment quality, we help facilities retain accurate reimbursement, alleviate the financial strain of traditional hiring, and, in many cases, improve their 5-Star rating.
With flexible engagement options—whether short-term or long-term—our team is ready to step in whenever you need us. At MDSRescue, we provide facilities with the peace of mind that comes from knowing their MDS assessments are in expert hands, allowing SNF staff to focus on delivering quality care.
Our Team
At MDSRescue, we pride ourselves on providing the highest caliber of MDS expertise—because when it comes to accurate assessments and compliance, experience matters.
We don’t place just anyone into MDS roles. Every member of our team is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in MDS completion. We select only highly tenured, elite MDS coordinators who bring years of hands-on experience to every engagement.
Why Our Team Stands Apart
- Certified Experts – Licensed nurses, many with advanced certifications including AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT), AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator- Certified Advanced (RAC-CTA), and Master Teachers, ensuring that your facility benefits from the highest level of expertise.
- Decades of Experience – Our team members aren’t new to MDS—they’ve lived it. With extensive backgrounds in skilled nursing facilities, they bring real-world knowledge, problem-solving skills, and efficiency to every assessment.
- Hand-Selected, Vetted Professionals – We don’t just hire—we curate our team. Every MDSRescue associate has been thoughtfully selected and vetted, ensuring that we only offer the best of the best to our clients.
- Industry Leadership & Oversight – Our centralized oversight is led by nationally recognized subject matter experts who keep our team up to date on the latest regulatory changes and evolving compliance standards.
Leadership
Maureen McCarthy, RN, BS, is the CEO of MDSRescue. She is a registered nurse with nearly forty years of work experience, including direct patient care, positions held as an MDS Coordinator, Director of Nursing, Rehab Director, and Medicare biller. Maureen brings unparalleled clinical and regulatory expertise to the field.
As a respected industry leader, Maureen serves in key advisory roles for multiple national and state healthcare organizations, shaping MDS policy and best practices. She serves as the Medicare & MDS 3.0 Advisor for several state affiliates, is advisor to the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC-J13), the Chair for the Board of Directors of the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) and Immediate Past Chair and member of the Expert Advisory Panel AAPACN. She serves on the Clinical Practice Committee and Reimbursement Committee for the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and has twice served as the President of The Association for Long Term Care Financial Managers (ALTCFM).