Riderwood Appoints Jeff Kimbell as Director of Dining Services

Silver Spring, Maryland-based Riderwood, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) managed by Erickson Living, has appointed Jeff Kimbell as director of dining services.

Kimbell brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to this leadership position, 14 of which are with Erickson Living.

He has served the past nine years as a regional director of dining, supporting sister communities in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Texas and Colorado. Prior to his employment with Erickson Living, he worked for the Walt Disney Company as the General Manager for a prestigious restaurant.

As director of dining services for Riderwood, he will oversee the operation of six restaurants in the independent living neighborhoods and 12 dining rooms in the extended care neighborhood.

Riderwood serves approximately 3,500 meals per day to residents, employees and guests. The Dining Services Department also includes the catering event team and carry-out and delivery service for residents.

Doug Leidig named President, CEO of Asbury Communities

Asbury Communities, Inc., announced recently that Doug Leidig has been named president and CEO of Asbury Communities, Inc., effective June 1, 2015.

Leidig has served as the chief operating officer of Asbury Communities since 2004, and has more than 25 years of experience providing services to help older adults lead fulfilling lives. In addition, he has also served as president of The Asbury Group (TAG) since 2012, leading the for-profit division of Asbury Communities, Inc. that provides management, marketing and integrated technology consulting services on a contract basis to for-profit and not-for-profit senior living entities.

“As our new CEO, Doug is well-prepared to lead the large, growing organization that is Asbury today,” said Carolyn Stamatakis, chair of the Asbury Communities, Inc., Board. “He has promoted a culture of collaboration, relationship-building, innovation and results achievement, and I am fully confident that Asbury is well-positioned for success in the future.”

Leidig succeeds Edwin C. Thomas III, who served as Asbury’s president and CEO since 1987 before announcing his retirement this year.

“It is a great honor to lead Asbury, and I am excited about our future,” said Leidig, who has spent nearly 17 years with the organization. “We have a strong foundation, a forward-thinking leadership team and associates who live out our mission to do all the good we can by providing exceptional lifestyle opportunities to those we serve. Together, we will continue to engage Asbury residents and associates to seek new and innovative ways to position Asbury for the future.”

Leidig began his career with Asbury in 1994, when he was hired as an administrator at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, Md. Since joining the Asbury management team, he has overseen the operations of Asbury’s senior living communities and implemented numerous advancements in care and wellness for residents and associates within those communities.

In January 2015, Leidig was elected Board chair of LeadingAge Maryland. Most recently, he was selected to join the advisory board for Senior Living 100, a leadership event for C-level executives from the nation’s largest, most progressive assisted living, independent living and continuing care providers. Leidig also serves on the Kairos Health Systems Board of Directors.

CCRC Adds Culinary Veterans to Dining Services Department

The Estates at Carpenters, a not-for-profit CCRC in Lakeland, Fla., announced recently that it has selected Kyle Bateman as executive chef and James Brooks as sous chef.

As executive chef, Bateman will manage day-to-day food operations for the senior living community, including its casual and formal dining venues. He will also be responsible for managing and training the dining services staff, managing the community’s catering services and creating innovative and healthy menus.

With more than 10 years of experience, Bateman brings with him knowledge of working in a fast-paced kitchen environment that demands high standards in both food quality and presentation. He previously held positions at Good Samaritan Society and Merrill Gardens/Horizon Bay where he created menus to meet specific dietary needs and gained management experience.

In the sous chef position, Brooks will be responsible for cooking foods according to menus, and adhering to the special dietary or nutritional restrictions of The Estates at Carpenters residents. He will also be responsible for complying to state and county regulations regarding the cleanliness and sanitation of the senior living community’s kitchen. Additionally, Brooks will provide staff with direction in regards to meal preparation, plating and serving.

The 10-year culinary veteran has held positions at Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center and Keswick Country Club.

The Samarkand Appoints Jessica Briceño Dining Services Director

Jessica Briceño was named dining services director at Santa Barbara, California-based The Samarkand, a faith-based, not-for-profit CCRC operated by Covenant Retirement Communities.

She is employed by The Samarkand’s dining services provider Sodexo and will report to executive director Ruth Grande.

As dining services director, Briceño will oversee all food and beverage operations at the senior living community, including casual and formal settings in the residential community and dining operations in assisted living, memory support and health care. She will also manage the community’s catering.

Briceño has worked in the hospitality industry for more than a decade. Before joining The Samarkand, she was food and beverage manager at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, Ojai, Calif. While there, she was recognized as manager of the year.

She also worked for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts at several locations, including Venezuela, Texas and Hawaii, and was general manager of Pangea Bistro in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Abbey Chase Named Concierge at Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood

EPOCH Senior Living has named Abbey Chase concierge at Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood, a memory care-assisted living community opening in summer 2015 in Westwood, Mass.

Chase will serve as the face of the community, frequently acting as the first contact for potential new residents, guests and family members.

Previously, Chase worked for EPOCH Senior Living, starting her senior care career at Waterstone at Wellesley, where Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood Executive Director Kristen Kenney worked as well.

Chase has a varied background that allows her to fulfill many duties as a concierge, including overseas studies in London. She also attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts where she earned a certificate in baking and patisserie.

Lisa M. Pflaumer Joins Philadelphia CCRC as Director of Sales

The Hill at Whitemarsh, a Philadelphia CCRC, has hired sales and marketing professional Lisa M. Pflaumer as director of sales.

Pflaumer’s experience crosses a wide variety of industries, including senior living, military logistics, and cause-marketing and consumer packaged goods startups.

“Lisa Pflaumer’s career has been marked by identifying what buyers need and connecting them to the right solutions,” said Judy McGruther, president and CEO of The Hill at Whitemarsh. “We are excited that she will be applying her talents in customer service and product development, helping future residents of The Hill at Whitemarsh discover our active and enriching lifestyle.”

Pflaumer joins The Hill at Whitemarsh from Atria Senior Living, where she served as sales director for their Atria Center City senior living community. Prior to that she was a senior manager for Dove Chocolate Discoveries, a startup venture of Mars, Inc. Under her leadership, the team experienced 3100% sales growth in the first four years.

Pflaumer was the chair of the Board of Supervisors for the Township of Middletown in Bucks County, and began her career at the Naval Air Systems Command in Arlington, Va.

Presbyterian Home of Maryland Appoints Becky Long Director of Nursing

Presbyterian Home of Maryland, a faith-based not-for-profit headquartered in Towson, Md., has appointed Rebecca “Becky” Long as its new director of nursing.

Long has worked at the Presbyterian Home of Maryland since 2011 as a technology nurse, and in her new role will oversee all nursing care for the assisted living and long-term care community.

Long’s past experience includes serving as a registered nurse in the Orthopedics and Rheumatology units at Good Samaritan Hospital and the Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Eventually, Long became a member of the hospital’s quality assurance and utilization review team.

Long has held other positions in the nursing field which include care manager, lead clinical coordinator, endoscopy nurse and director of nursing for a large retirement community in the Baltimore area.

Erickson Living Community Welcomes Associate Executive Director

Brian Marandola was recently named as the associate executive director at Greenspring, a Springfield, Virginia-based retirement community managed by Erickson Living.

Since 2013, Marandola has served as the director of dining services at Greenspring. He has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry working for both corporate and independent organizations.

Prior to joining Greenspring, Marandola was the acting director of food and beverage at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, Md.

He has held director-level positions for more than 20 years including 10 years with Marriott International and nine years with Disney in both Florida and California.

“During his tenure at Greenspring, Brian has been instrumental in helping to ensure strong resident satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial results,” said Ben Cornthwaite, Greenspring’s executive director. “As he expands his leadership responsibilities as associate executive director at Greenspring, I look forward to the positive impact he will continue to generate at the community.”

As the associate executive director at Greenspring, Marandola will assist the executive director in all facets of community management including, but not limited to, providing vision and leadership for the community and achieving company-wide objectives for quality care and services.

North Carolina CCRC Names New Executive Director

Zane Bennett has joined nonprofit CCRC Plantation Village, based in Wilmington, N.C., as its new executive director, according to local reports.

As executive director, Bennett oversees all aspects of Plantation Village’s operations, resident services and management. Prior to joining the community, Bennett was administrator at Newcastle Place, a CCRC near Milwaukee, Wis.

Bennett has been with Life Care Services, the management company of Plantation Village, since 2012, according to Port City Daily. 

New VP of Health Services Named at Wisconsin Community

Kay Kopenski has been hired as the new vice president of health services at Manitowoc, Wisconsin-based Felician Village, according to reports.

In addition to serving as the nursing home administrator, Kopenski will be responsible for the clinical operations of St. Mary’s Home and the assisted living program, development of new programs and advocacy for seniors at the local and state levels.

Kopenski has more than 25 years of experience in long-term care, rehab and assisted living. She most recently spent 15 years with Extendicare Health Services Inc. in a variety of roles, including administrator and regional director of operations.

As regional director of operations in Wisconsin since 2004, Kopenski provided oversight to 11 skilled nursing centers and an assisted living campus, HTR News reports.

NCAL Names Scott Tittle as New Executive Director

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) recently named Scott Tittle as the new executive director of NCAL.

Tittle joins the center from the Indiana Health Care Association – a state affiliate of AHCA – where he served as president for both the skilled nursing profession in the state as well as assisted living.

Tittle served as president of the Indiana Health Care Association and Indiana Center for Assisted Living since 2010. Formerly health care policy director to Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, Tittle dealt closely with the issues surrounding assisted living, long-term care services, as well as other policies pertaining to caring for older Americans.

An attorney by background, Tittle is a former member of the Indianapolis law firm of Krieg DeVault, where he practiced in the firm’s Health Care, Governmental Affairs, and Business Practices groups.

As health policy director in the Indiana governor’s office, Tittle was responsible for executing Gov. Daniels’ health care initiatives through the legislative process as well as the state’s health-related agencies, including the Family and Social Services Administration, the State Department of Health, the Department of Child Services, and the Department of Insurance.

Tittle is expected to assume the role this summer. He succeeds David Kyllo, who will become vice president of AHCA/NCAL insurance and member programs.

Maxwell Group Promotes Ben Thompson to Vice President of Development

Maxwell Group, Inc., a retirement management group based in Charlotte, N.C., has announced the promotion of Ben Thompson to vice president of development.

Maxwell Group is the parent company of Senior Living Communities, owner and operator of nine retirement communities in the Southeast and Midwest; Live Long Well Care, a private-duty care service provider for seniors; and Wellmore, a new line of premier health care and wellness retirement communities.

In his new role, Thompson will manage all Maxwell Group development including expansions and renovations to existing communities and the construction of new communities. He will provide oversight in all phases of development including pre-construction, land development and vertical construction.

Additionally, he will continue to foster relationships with general contractors, architects and engineers and provide intermediary assistance with regulatory agencies.

Among the projects Thompson will oversee are the completion of Wellmore of Tega Cay opening in June 2015, the completion of Homestead Hills’ apartment expansion opening in fall 2015, and the construction of Cascades Verdae’s apartment expansion with expected completion in summer 2016.

Leslie Young Joins Tutera Senior Living & Health Care 

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care has hired Leslie Young as director of human resources operations. Young will lead Tutera’s expansion of human resource initiatives to better understand and respond to the distinct needs of its employees serving residents and families in Tutera’s 47 communities in 13 states across the country.

“As we intensify our focus to provide the highest levels of personalized support to our residents, we are making it an equal priority to provide the highest levels of personalized support to our staff,” said Randy Bloom, president and chief operating officer for Tutera Senior Living & Health Care. “Leslie Young has the ideal combination of human resources expertise, industry experience and profound respect for the work our staff performs every day to guide Tutera in becoming an employer of choice.”

Young brings more than 20 years of human resource management leadership to Tutera with expertise in senior living. Prior to joining Tutera, Young was director of training and development for Skilled HealthCare, LLC (now Genesis HealthCare), where she oversaw training, recruitment and retention programs for 15,000-plus long-term care, home heath, hospice, rehabilitation and corporate employees.

As director of human resources for Skilled HealthCare from 2007 to 2011, Young provided HR management consultation to support 40 division locations. Previously, Young was a recruiting manager for A Place for Mom, Inc., where she managed recruiting and exceeded company retention goals by 50% by refining hiring processes and procedures.

“I’m proud to join a company that is growing steadily while ensuring that it is dedicated to continuously asking and responding to the diverse needs of its staff,” Young said.

Written by Emily Study

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A growing movement among U.S. seniors to create their own retirement communities might seem to be a threat for senior living providers — after all, this trend is driven in part by people who want to avoid moving into existing facilities. But this might be a classic case of turning lemons into lemonade, as forward-thinking operators could gain a competitive edge by finding ways to work with these groups of enterprising older adults.

Seniors are adopting numerous different models as part of this do-it-yourself housing movement, several of which were highlighted recently by U.S. News and World Report. The models include Golden Girls-style roommate arrangements and “pocket neighborhoods” of seniors living in separate houses but providing support for each other.

Sometimes, the models more closely resemble a typical senior living community.

That’s the case in Chattanooga, Tenn., where a group of like-minded seniors formed Chattanooga Collaborative Senior Housing about four years ago. Now 10 strong — four couples and two single people — the group is working to construct a building where they will live together.

The concept is to have eight units around a central core, member Jay Ku tells SHN. Each unit would have a bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom; everyone would share the larger common spaces in the building, encouraging socialization and fostering a supportive environment. The idea is that as residents of the building need help as they get older, they will be able to come to each other’s aid.

The Collaborative came together around a shared vision of aging: All the members are interested in maintaining their independence and autonomy as long as possible, with more equity in their housing and control over their lifestyle than they believe would be afforded in an assisted living community or similar environment.

Yet, while it may seem that senior living providers are the enemy for groups like Chattanooga Collaborative Senior Housing, there could be room for alliances.

Finding Common Ground

When asked if existing senior living operators could play some part in projects like theirs, Ku is not entirely dismissive. And some provider organizations see the potential for growing their business by working with groups like the Chattanooga Collaborative.

“I do think that there is an opportunity,” says Terri Cunliffe, current COO and incoming CEO of Chicago-based Covenant Retirement Communities, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit senior services providers, with 5,000 residents at 15 retirement communities offering the full continuum of care.

In particular, organizations such as Covenant might be able to partner with self-made retirement communities to provide for residents’ health care needs, Cunliffe tells SHN. This might take the form of home health services or telehealth monitoring.

Ku does see an opportunity in this area for existing providers. The residents of the Chattanooga development intend to provide crucial support for each other, but they also would be responsible for obtaining home health care or similar services should the need arise.

Senior living operators also might be able to help provide housekeeping services, meals and facility upkeep, Cunliffe says.

“All of us have relationships with vendors,” she says. “Plumbing, electrical, roofing contractors. We could extend some of those services to those communities through partnerships.”

Senior living companies, or the sector’s development and real estate firms, might also have a role as an investor or landlord for buildings like the one being planned in Chattanooga. There, some of the members put up the money for the land, but the Collaborative currently is looking for investors to help finance the project.

While autonomy is a watchword for the members, they also are keeping an open mind about what it will take for the project to succeed, Ku says. A senior living company probably would want more control over how a building is run than the Collaborative would be comfortable with, Ku surmises, but that does not mean that the members are dead-set on managing the building entirely on their own.

For instance, if a developer gets involved and wants to manage the property — having management fees as a revenue source along with rents on some of the units that aren’t bought outright — that might be under consideration, Ku says.

Inspiring New Offerings

Even if senior living providers don’t directly work with homegrown retirement communities, they might look to these projects for inspiration in how to broaden their offerings.

The Chattanooga group already has purchased land in the city’s Southside area, which has flourished in recent years and features numerous amenities. One reason the group is pursuing the project is because the members want to live in this type of urban environment and did not see existing senior living options that were attractive, Ku says.

Recognizing that this type of demand could grow, Covenant is considering offering independent living rentals in urban settings separate from the company’s main campuses, which like most CCRCs are by and large in more suburban settings.

“I think senior living providers are going to have to be more creative about where they locate,” Cunliffe says.

However, market studies have to bear out the business case — if only a handful of seniors want to live in a given urban area, it might make more sense for Covenant to provide services to them rather than construct rental properties, Cunliffe adds.

The importance of autonomy, especially to Baby Boomers, is another major lesson for providers to learn from the growing do-it-yourself retirement community movement, says Cunliffe.

“We cannot be paternalistic,” she says of the senior living industry. “The first [organizations] that can figure out how to integrate that individualism, to allow seniors to impact their environment without management losing control of the business, will be the most successful.”

Written by Tim Mullaney

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Terri Cunliffe Named CEO of Covenant Retirement Communities

The Board of Directors of Chicago-based Covenant Retirement Communities (CRC), owner and operator of 14 senior living communities nationwide, has named Terri Cunliffe as its CEO, effective June 1, 2015.

Cunliffe, who has served as CRC’s chief operating officer since 2010 and has been part of the organization for more than 25 years, succeeds current CEO Rick Fisk.

Beginning her career as a nursing home part-time receptionist, Cunliffe has held a series of progressive leadership roles within CRC, including nursing home administrator and executive director at Covenant Village of Florida.

As CRC’s senior vice president of health and wellness and executive vice president of operations, Cunliffe effected change by developing and implementing the company’s LifeConnect approach to whole-person wellness. The program enables CRC to connect residents with resources and opportunities to help them fulfill their needs, interests and goals through educational and cultural programming, on- and off-campus activities and excursions.

While serving as COO, Cunliffe developed the organization’s new customer service and hospitality platform, “We Believe.” The platform, which is currently being implemented across CRC’s 14 communities, focuses on enhancing customer service and resident relations by focusing on individuality, hospitality, congeniality and spirituality.

“Throughout her tenure with Covenant Retirement Communities, Terri has earned the respect of the staff and board members as well as colleagues in the senior living industry,” said Neil Warnygora, executive director at Covenant Village of Northbrook. “With her long history with the organization and strengths – enthusiasm, experience, business savvy, and wellness perspective – Terri is the right person for this position and will effect positive change that will continue to reflect the mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church and Covenant Retirement Communities.”

A licensed nursing home administrator in the state of Florida, Cunliffe has been an active leader in LeadingAge Florida, formerly known as the Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, since 1995. She was named FAHSA Executive of the Year in 1999, received its chairman’s award in 2005 and was the organizations’ chair from 2009-2011.

Omega Communities Appoints Joel Anderson to Executive Team

Omega Communities, LLC, a developer and operator of senior living communities, recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joel Anderson as Omega’s chief financial officer and also chief operating officer for Omega Communities of Florida.

Anderson has more than 22 years of experience in operating senior living communities and a proven track record of success across the full continuum. Prior to joining Omega, he was the vice president of Lee Healthcare Resources, a nonprofit support organization of Lee Memorial Health System, where he was responsible for both the operations and financial oversight of a group of companies including Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida, an upscale continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Fort Myers.

Anderson also has held executive positions with other organizations serving in operations, finance and strategic planning. Notably, he was appointed by Governor Rick Scott to Florida’s Continuing Care Advisory Council in 2013. He also most recently served as a member of the board of trustees for LeadingAge Florida. 

Mainstreet Welcomes New Administrative Assistant

Carmel, Indiana-based Mainstreet, the nation’s largest developer of post-acute health care properties, has added a new member to its award-winning team.

Amy Lucas has joined the company as an administrative assistant.

Previously, she served as an executive assistant and an associate consultant at Collins Circulation Group.

Ingleside at King Farm Promotes Frank Romonoski to General Manager

Rockville, Maryland-based Ingleside at King Farm, one of three not-for-profit Ingleside communities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, has announced the promotion of Frank Romonoski to general manager. In his new role, Romonoski will be responsible for plant operations and maintenance, and environmental services.

“In addition to Frank’s familiarity with our residents, his proven ability to manage large teams and our complex dining service system make him the perfect fit for this new position,” said Marilyn Leist, executive director at Ingleside at King Farm.

In his previous role, Romonoski managed all dining services for Ingleside at King Farm residents. He has had more than 25 years of experience in the CCRC industry.

Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services Names COO

Daniel J. O’Connor has been named chief operating officer for Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS). O’Connor’s appointment is part of a restructuring to better serve seniors’ current and future needs in Ohio and throughout the nation.

In his role as COO, he is responsible for the organization’s 12 CCRCs and for its Senior Independence Home Health and Hospice subsidiary.

O’Connor has more than 30 years of experience in the aging services field and has held leadership positions at OPRS for 25 years. He began his career in aging services as a licensed nursing home administrator and was the regional director of operations for a for-profit nursing home company before joining OPRS.

He joined OPRS in 1990, serving as the executive director of Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney, Ohio, until his appointment to a new role at the OPRS corporate office in 2006, where he has been responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, and financial and operational results of the 12 CCRCs which serve more than 6,500 people.

O’Connor is a board member for LeadingAge Ohio and Linkage, a volunteer evaluator for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) – Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC) of LeadingAge and was the 2010 recipient of the W. Fred Cottrell Distinguished Alumni Award from Miami University. He is a former college and professional (minor league) baseball player.

Commonwealth Assisted Living Expands Team with Several New Hires

Charlottesville, Virginia-based Commonwealth Assisted Living (CAL) announced recently that it has hired several new senior level members.

“These recent hires further our commitment to providing high-quality senior housing, personal care, and comprehensive services to our residents and their families,” said Richard Brewer, president and CEO of CAL. “Each of these talented individuals have incredible expertise and embody our core values which set us apart from other providers and ensure satisfaction.”

The new hires include:

Bernadette Cavis, vice president of resident programs: Cavis has more than 20 years of experience in the senior living industry. Most recently she was the president of Memory Care Methods in Florida where she provided dementia care consulting services to assisted living companies throughout the state.

In her role in the newly formed position of vice president of resident programs, she will be responsible for designing and facilitating a “life enrichment” program that meets the needs of all residents. She will also act as the primary resource for community activity directors and supervise the regional memory care directors. Cavis is a Certified Dementia Trainer.

Ed Corbeil, vice president of operations: Corbeil is a 16-year veteran of the senior living industry. He joins CAL from Blue Harbor Senior Living where he was the regional director of operations overseeing the leadership of multiple assisted living communities in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Florida.

In his new role, Corbeil will be managing the hands-on operational aspects of all of CAL’s communities including financial performance, overseeing the standards of operation, and improving service standards.

Erika Gennari, director of marketing and communications: Gennari has more than 10 years of experience in sales, public relations and advertising. Prior to joining CAL, she was the marketing coordinator for the Charlottesville Free Clinic.

In her role as director of marketing and communications, she will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of CAL’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities.

Paula Harder, regional director of resident programs: Harder joins CAL with 25 years of experience working in long-term care. Prior to joining the company, she was director of recreational therapy, volunteer coordinator, and LEAN trainer at Bayshore Healthcare Center in Minnesota.

In her new role, she will be working with the vice president of resident programs to ensure residents remain healthy and active for as long as possible. She will also work with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other health-related service agencies to provide care to residents.

Ashley Showalter, vice president of risk management: Showalter has eight years of experience working in the insurance and risk advisory field. Her most recent position was with W.D. Campbell Insurance where she was a commercial risk advisor.

In her role in the newly formed position of vice president of risk management, Showalter will provide effective strategies to preserve the resources of the company by identifying, evaluating and eliminating practices and/or situations which pose potential or actual harm to residents, visitors and employees.

Brad Marburger Appointed National Director of Platinum Career Solutions

The Goodman Group, a developer and manager of senior living and health care communities, recently announced the appointment of Brad Marburger as national director for Platinum Career Solutions, a national recruitment and placement company developed by The Goodman Group.

Marburger is responsible to help develop, market and manage the recruitment and placement company, and will focus on sourcing and placing health care and hospitality employees in the company’s managed senior living and health care communities. He is based at the company’s headquarters in Chaska, Minn.

“Brad brings more than 17 years of experience in the recruitment and staffing industry that includes leadership roles and business development for health care-related staffing companies,” said Craig Edinger, vice president of senior living and health care. “He has extensive expertise in building a staffing operation, developing strategic relationships, recruiting and placing employees and generating revenue.”

Most recently, Marburger was vice president of Staffing Solutions for Interim HealthCare Staffing Solutions in Bloomington, Minn. Prior to this, he was a staffing consultant for The Hartford, one of the oldest and largest insurance companies based in the United States. Before that, he was a branch manager for Medical Staffing Network in Bloomington, Minn.

Marburger transitioned his career into recruitment in 1997 as a recruitment specialist for Clinical One Healthcare in Wakefield, Mass., now operating as a Randstad company.

Wellmore of Tega Cay Hires New Director of Facility Services

Tega Cay, South Carolina-based Wellmore has announced the hire of Rusty Yaple as director of facility services.

In his new role, Yaple will play an integral role in maintaining the new luxury community. He will oversee the maintenance and housekeeping personnel and help with various departmental projects. He will also organize and direct all aspects of the campus’ services including short term, scheduled, preventive and emergency maintenance for equipment, buildings and grounds of the community.

“We are thrilled to have Rusty join our team at Wellmore of Tega Cay,” said Vice President of Wellmore Heather Rusnak. “He has a proven track record of maintaining retirement community excellence and is dedicated to the mission of providing top-quality retirement living for our members through upscale facilities, care and services. He will play a pivotal role in the continuing development of our community.”

Yaple is an experienced maintenance professional. He most recently served as maintenance supervisor for Saint Mary’s Home of Erie in Erie, Pa., where he managed the daily operations of three campuses. In total he worked for Saint Mary’s for 15 years starting as a maintenance technician and growing in roles within the company.

Cascades Verdae Promotes Mia Greer to Director of Healthcare Marketing

Greenville, South Carolina-based Cascades Verdae has announced the promotion of Mia Greer to director of healthcare marketing.

In her new role, Greer will plan, organize and direct the leasing and admission activities such as coordinating move-ins and plan all health care marketing events. Additionally, she will be an active member in the local community, building and cultivating relationships with local hospitals, practices and organizations.

Greer has been with Cascades Verdae since graduating college in May 2014. Prior to her promotion, she served as business services manager for Live Long Well Care at Cascades Verdae, a private duty in-home care service provider.

Devonshire at PGA National Welcomes New Executive Chef

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based Devonshire at PGA National, an Erickson Living retirement community, has announced that Jorge Lopez has recently joined the community as the new executive chef.

As the executive chef at Devonshire, Lopez will oversee the culinary production at the community’s five dining venues. These venues provide daily service of breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday brunch, and operations for resident events and banquets.

At Devonshire, Lopez will manage a dedicated staff of 25 chefs and five kitchen stewards. With more than 60 employees in total, the culinary staff comprises the largest team at the community.

Lopez brings nearly 20 years of culinary and event management experience to Devonshire. He joins the community from the Stroudsmoor Country Inn located in Stroudsburg, Pa., where he managed all aspects of culinary production for the large-scale event venue.

Prior to that position, he was the executive chef and food and beverage director for the Bushkill Inn and Conference Center in Bushkill, Pa., where he oversaw the venue’s culinary operations and managed 40 employees. Lopez also previously worked as the corporate executive chef for the Columbia Sussex Corporation in Crestview Hills, Ky., and as an executive chef and executive sous chef at various hospitality venues in Las Vegas, Nev. 

Written by Emily Study

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Sean Kelly to Take the Helm at The Kendal Corporation in 2016

The Board members of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania’s The Kendal Corporation have selected Sean M. Kelly, the organization’s current director for new business development, to succeed John Diffey as president and CEO next year.

Diffey notified the Board in March of his plans to retire by mid-2016 after serving more than two decades as Kendal’s chief executive.

While at Kendal, which is among the 10 largest not-for-profit senior living organizations in the U.S., Kelly has been responsible for leading and managing organizational efforts aimed at fostering new opportunities for growth, while supporting planning and development initiatives for existing Kendal communities.

Kelly is a frequent speaker around the country and beyond on many topics, including senior housing development, emerging trends, organizational management for growth, and affiliation, merger and acquisition processes.

He joined Kendal in 2008 after 11 years with Connecticut-based Retirement Living Services — a development, finance, marketing and operations consultant to senior housing and service providers throughout the United States.

Ocean County CCRC Names New Associate Executive Director

Harrogate, an Ocean County continuing care retirement community (CCRC), has announced the hiring of Charles Benjamin as associate executive director.

After 23 years in the position, current associate executive director Clyde Sutton announced his retirement, effective May 1. Benjamin will now help lead the community in future growth and operations.

The Terraces at Bonita Springs Welcomes Food and Beverage Director

Florida-based The Terraces at Bonita Springs, a CCRC, has recently named Gerry Fuselli as its new food and beverage director.

Fuselli has spent more than 23 years helping provide quality, nutritious meals for seniors.

Baltimore CCRC Appoints New Board Member

Roland Park Place (RPP), Baltimore City’s only not-for-profit CCRC, has announced the appointment of Lynne Campbell Young, clinical operations director of the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, to its Board of Directors.

In 10 years of work with the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins and more than 20 years of experience growing new business within health care organizations, Young has a distinguished reputation as a seasoned executive administrator in health care operations, RPP said in a statement. She currently oversees business operations of all Wilmer Eye Institute Clinic locations throughout the state of Maryland.

Young’s extensive background in strategic planning, project management, business development and communications will add valuable experience to RPP’s dynamic Board of Directors, the company said.

Tim McCarthy Elected as Chairman of NAHB 50+ Housing Council

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that Tim McCarthy of Traditions of America has been elected chairman of its 50+ Housing Council.

McCarthy is the managing partner and founder of Traditions of America in Radnor, Pa. He succeeds Steve Bomberger of Benchmark Builders in Wilmington, Del., and will serve a one-year term.

“My priorities in the coming year are to work with the 50+ Housing Council Board of Trustees toward expanding our council’s membership, attracting sponsors who recognize the value in the growing boomer market and producing world-class education opportunities for our members,” McCarthy said. “Over a quarter of today’s home buyers are age 55 or older, so it’s important to know as much as possible about what they want and need so that we can provide them with homes that will serve them well for decades.”

In addition to his involvement with the 50+ Housing Council, McCarthy is a Board Member of the Housing Finance Committee. He is also a member of the Advisory Council of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Housing and Health Task Force. 

Jana Broughton to Lead Covenant Village of the Great Lakes

Jana Broughton has been named executive director at Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Covenant Village of the Great Lakes, a faith-based, not-for-profit CCRC operated by Covenant Retirement Communities.

Broughton is responsible for all operations at the senior living community, which serves residents in 188 residential living apartments, 50 assisted living apartments, 13 memory support apartments, and a 37-bed skilled nursing center. Additionally, she manages a staff of 230.

Broughton is a 25-year veteran in the health care and senior living industries. Prior to joining Covenant Village of the Great Lakes, she was owner of Caring for the Masses, a consulting firm that specializes in assisting Michigan- and Virginia-based care organizations with implementing technology and process to reduce re-hospitalization.

She also served as regional director of operations for Extendicare Health Service, Inc., and was executive director at The Village at Rockville in Rockville, Md.

Broughton served as a board member for the Health Care Association of Michigan for two years and is currently a member. She is a member of the American Association of Nurses Assessment Coordination and the American College of Health Care Administration.

Matt Weinstock Named Campus Administrator at EPOCH Community

EPOCH Senior Living has named Matt Weinstock as Campus Administrator of EPOCH Senior Living on Blackstone Boulevard in Providence, R.I. He will oversee the campus’ assisted living community and skilled nursing facility.

Weinstock brings to the position extensive experience in the health care field, working as an administrator, chief operating officer and regional vice president at senior living communities in California, Texas, Florida and Massachusetts.

Lisa Searles Named Director of Community Relations at Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull

EPOCH Senior Living has named Lisa Searles as director of community relations at Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull, a 72-apartment memory care assisted living community opening in October 2015 in Connecticut.

Searles will oversee community outreach, guide tours and assist new residents and their families through the process of transitioning into a memory care assisted living community.

Searles has devoted much of her professional career to the senior living industry. Her experience includes a variety of leadership positions with national companies such as HCR ManorCare, Benchmark and VITAS. 

Wellness Specialist to Pioneer New Wellness Program at Avanti

The Woodlands, Texas-based Avanti Senior Living is partnering with Sabrina Militello, a certified performance enhancement specialist, who is giving the provider a fresh viewpoint on bridging the gap between what is offered in fitness and health in the “real world” and what is currently being offered in senior living.

“I was excited when Avanti’s COO, Lori Alford, asked me if I would like to help them pioneer a new wellness program for residents at their communities,” Militello said. “The program not only seeks to serve residents on a physical level but also address wellness as it pertains to the mind, body and spirit in varying respects.”

The “mind” component of the program is geared toward helping residents maintain and improve mental acuity and sharpness, as well as bringing peace of mind and relaxation through meditation, breathing exercises and other tranquil activities. Avanti will host intellectual discussion groups, provide access to brain teaser mobile apps and have a variety of puzzles, exercises and games available to maintain cognitive function.

The “body” component will emphasize fitness through nutrition and exercise as well as caring for the body with massage and spa treatments. Avanti communities will offer a variety of exercise classes every day and will also have a full-service salon and spa.

The “strength” component focuses on maintaining and improving muscles, stability and balance. Yoga, strength training, meditative practice classes and more will help strengthen the body in varying levels.

Covenant Village of Florida Welcomes New Director of Facilities Management

Peter Wocial has been appointed director of facilities management at Covenant Village of Florida, a faith-based, not-for-profit CCRC operated by Covenant Retirement Communities.

Wocial will oversee building and ground maintenance services for Covenant Village of Florida’s 20-acre campus, which includes 294 residential living apartments, 21 assisted living apartments, 22 memory support apartments, and a 60-bed skilled nursing center. He will manage a team of 35.

Prior to joining Covenant Village of Florida, Wocial was a facilities management leader with the Aramark Corporation (NYSE: ARMK), serving for five years as director of facilities management at Drew University, as director of facilities at the Cecil County, Md., Board of Commissioners, as a facilities manager at the Dorchester County Public School District in Cambridge, Md., and as a supervisor of technical services for maintenance and operations at the Aramark Cook Chill Production Center of the New York State Office of Mental Health in Orangeburg.

Wocial served in the U.S. Coast Guard for two years as a merchant marine officer, third assistant engineer, in Jacksonville, Fla. 

Written by Emily Study

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Mainstreet Welcomes 4 New Hires to Growing Team

Carmel, Indiana-based Mainstreet, the nation’s largest developer of transitional care properties, has added four new employees to its team.

Jared Allen is Mainstreet’s new senior information technology server and infrastructure administrator. He joins Mainstreet from Experian, where he served as a system engineer.

Andi Amburgey has joined Mainstreet as a senior project coordinator of investments. Her previous experience includes time at Firestone Building Products in the national accounts sales department, and Zionsville Community Schools as a middle school teacher and coach.

Angela Gidley is a new associate counsel at Mainstreet. She joins the company from Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson LLP, where she served as an associate attorney.

Mark Lyons has joined Mainstreet as controller. His previous experience includes time at Remy International, Inc., HHGregg and Ernst & Young. 

Susan Lubke Appointed Chief Marketing Officer of @home approach

Pennsylvania-based “@home approach,” a family of companies that provide a range of senior services, including home care and senior living, has announced the appointment of Susan Lubke to the position of chief marketing officer.

In her new role, Lubke will lead the development and implementation of a fully integrated marketing strategy for all the @home approach senior living communities. She will assume responsibility for the company’s sales, sales training, marketing functions, market research, business planning, branding, social media and product planning. Lubke will also be involved in new business development.

For the last sixteen years, Lubke has worked in the senior housing industry on both the West and the East coasts in key management positions including vice president of sales and training, regional director of sales and marketing, regional director of operations, executive director and marketing director.

Ecumen Names Shelley Kendrick Chief Operating Officer

Shelley Kendrick has been named chief operating officer/senior vice president of operations at Ecumen, a Minnesota provider of senior housing and aging services.

In overseeing operations at Ecumen’s 38 sites in seven states, Kendrick is responsible for management of all housing and care center communities, including quality of care, financial performance, facility maintenance, procurement, and innovation and strategic development.

Kendrick, who previously served as Ecumen’s vice president of operations, joined the company in 2012. Prior to that she was the campus administrator at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis, where she was responsible for leading campus operations, including a skilled nursing care center, memory care and in-home care for independent veterans.

New Executive Director Appointed at The Holmstad

Thomas A. Smith has been named executive director for The Holmstad, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) operated by Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.

A seasoned health care and senior living professional with more than 25 years of experience, Smith oversees daily operations at the senior living community, which serves residents in 289 residential living apartments, 50 assisted living apartments, 13 memory support apartments, 63 catered living apartments, and a 90-bed skilled nursing center.

Prior to joining The Holmstad, Smith served in a variety of capacities with Lifespace Communities, Capital Senior Living and Erickson Living.

KSQ Architects Appoints New Principal 

KSQ Architects — a full-service firm providing architecture, engineering and interior design services to clients in a variety of sectors, including health care and senior living — has announced that Dennis Robert has joined the firm as a principal and part of the KSQ health care team focusing on innovative health care planning across the nation.

In his role, Robert will play an integral part in project development, planning and programming.

With 28 years of experience, Robert brings a holistic and national approach to health care design and solutions. He has acted as project manager, master planner or consultant for over 40 health care facilities, including Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mount Pleasant Hospital, Mercy Miami and Novant.

He started his career at Peterson Associates in Charlotte, N.C., and is back with the firm since Peterson Associates joined KSQ Architects in 2014.

Resident Member of Board of Directors Selected at Oak Crest Village

Barbara Zorn has been selected as the resident member of the Board of Directors for Oak Crest Village, Inc., the governing body for the Erickson Living CCRC located in northeast Baltimore County.

A resident of Oak Crest since 2010, she has taken several leadership roles at the community. Zorn served a two-year term on the Residents Advisory Council as chair and vice-chair, and she is currently a standing member of the Core Committee responsible for Oak Crest’s long-term planning process.

Additionally, Zorn co-founded the resident iPad Users Group.

Professionally, Zorn spent 22 years with the Maryland Association of CPAs, Inc., serving as the organization’s executive director from 1990 to 1997. Her duties included coordinating legislative affairs, incorporating technology into the group’s framework and providing timely continuing education opportunities.

A former resident of Bel Air, Md., she also previously served on the Bel Air Recreation Board of Directors for 10 years.

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Chaplain Appointed at Covenant Village of Golden Valley

Rev. Paul R. Anderson was appointed chaplain at Covenant Village of Golden Valley, a Covenant Retirement Community in Minnesota.

Serving with existing Campus Chaplain Rev. John Satterberg, Anderson will provide pastoral care and counseling to Covenant Village of Golden Valley’s residents and staff. 

In addition to leading the campus’ spiritual enrichment program, he will visit residents in all areas of living – residential, assisted living, memory support and health care – as well as when they are in the hospital or other health care settings.

Before joining Covenant Village, Anderson was spiritual care coordinator at Heartland Hospice in Brainerd, Minn. He served as a pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church for more than 25 years in three mid-sized congregations and two large congregations in Minnesota. He has also served in national and regional leadership roles in the Covenant denomination.

Anderson is ordained by the Evangelical Covenant Church and board certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains.

New Sales Director Named at Tallgrass Creek in Overland Park, Kansas

Blake Marshall has been named the new director of sales for Tallgrass Creek retirement community. He joins the community with eight years of experience with Erickson Living.

Marshall began his career in 2007 at Eagles Trace, an Erickson Living community in Houston, Texas, where he was an operations associate. In 2008, he moved to Wind Crest, an Erickson Living community in Denver, Colo., where he served as a sales associate and later as a sales manager.

Commercial Real Estate Company Hires Professionals to Lead Senior Housing Team

DTZ, a global provider of commercial real estate services, announced recently that Capital Markets professionals David Rothschild and Mary Christian have joined the firm as executive managing director and senior managing director, respectively.

Rothschild and Christian will lead DTZ’s San Diego-based senior housing team, a national practice that represents owners of senior housing and long-term care properties. Additionally, Scott Belz, Mariflor Bernal and Tina Climon, have joined the firm as part of the client support team.

Rothschild and Christian join DTZ from CBRE where they were executive managing director and senior managing director, respectively, for the firm’s National Senior Housing Group.

Rothschild holds 29 years of experience exclusively brokering senior housing and long-term care properties and has completed more than $9 billion in transactions during his career.

Christian has 18 years of experience exclusively in brokering senior housing and long term care properties with Rothschild’s group. Their collective experience in real estate services includes investment brokerage, real estate consulting and valuation as well as market information.

Asbury Communities Names Sue DaCamara COO

Sue DaCamara has been named chief operating officer of Germantown, Maryland-based Asbury Communities.

With more than 35 years of experience in retirement housing and long-term care, DaCamara has served as Asbury’s deputy chief operating officer since 2013.

DaCamara has led the operations of all six communities within the Asbury system. She joined Asbury Methodist Village in 1983 as the director of therapeutic recreation, and subsequently served as the assistant administrator and administrator of Asbury Home, administrator for Apartments and Villas, and administrator of Health-Related Services.

While at Asbury Methodist Village, she was involved in the program planning and operational startup of several expansion projects at the community.

DaCamara became the executive director of Asbury Solomons in 1995, helped with its 1996 opening, and led its 2002 expansion.

She also assisted in the 2003 opening of Inverness Village in Tulsa, Okla., served as interim executive director of Asbury Methodist Village in 2004 and 2005, and supported the operations of The Asbury Group’s (TAG) management contract with several retirement communities in Eastern Tennessee.

DaCamara played an integral role in Asbury’s 2014 management services agreement and 2015 affiliation with Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, Md., according to the company.

Prior to joining Asbury, she worked in for-profit nursing centers in Pennsylvania and in several continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in Virginia as a certified therapeutic recreation consultant and director of resident services.

“Asbury is extremely fortunate to have Sue’s experience and leadership for more than three decades, and her transition to chief operating officer will continue her legacy of success in serving older adults,” said Doug Leidig, president and CEO of Asbury Communities. “Sue’s ongoing achievements within and beyond the Asbury system continue to fulfill our mission to do all the good we can by providing exceptional lifestyle opportunities to those we serve.”

As chief operating officer, DaCamara will continue to provide support to the communities, project development, clinical, Sodexo and master repositioning. In addition, she will provide support to human resources, marketing and home and community-based services.

Devonshire at PGA National Names Director of Finance

Berwick Drews has been named the director of finance at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based Devonshire at PGA National, one of 18 retirement communities managed by Erickson Living.

Drews brings to the community more than 20 years of finance and operations experience.

As the director of finance, Drews will be responsible for the financial management of both Devonshire at PGA National and Chatsworth at PGA National, the Continuing Care neighborhood associated with Devonshire.

Management responsibilities include establishing and maintaining comprehensive accounting controls and procedures, reviewing and analyzing all financial reports, supporting the financial needs of community operations, assisting with the establishment of policies and procedures for financial operations, and supporting the continuous training and development of accounting staff members.

Since 2008, Drews has served as the director of finance at Greenspring, an Erickson Living community located in Springfield, Va. He joined Greenspring in 2006 as a business analyst and was promoted to lead the finance department two years later.

Prior to his tenure at Greenspring, Drews worked as the director of operations for Rosenblum & Associates, LLC in Bethesda, Md., a law firm specializing in real estate settlements.

He also previously served as the controller at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va., for five years and was employed as a regional controller for Sodexho-Marriott Corporation in Bethesda.

New Executive Director to Lead Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek

Lutheran Homes Society (LHS) has announced the appointment of Jason Napierala as executive director of Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, a senior living community in Holland, Ohio.

As executive director, Napierala will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, community outreach and business development of the Wolf Creek campus, which includes independent living, assisted living, short-term and long-term skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services.

Napierala has worked in the long-term care industry for 25 years. Most recently, he was employed for four years by Genesis HealthCare as the administrator of Swanton Valley Center in Swanton, Ohio.

Prior to that, Napierala worked four years as the administrator at Golden Living Center-Northcrest in Napoleon, Ohio.

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Ventas Announces Senior Vice President Promotions

Ventas Inc. (NYSE: VTR) on Aug. 27 announced two senior vice president promotions within its asset management business.

Christian N. Cummings has been appointed as senior vice president of asset management, focusing on Ventas’ senior housing operating portfolio and enterprise wide dispositions. Cummings joined Ventas in 2002 as an analyst, and has since worked in various capacities for the REIT. Most recently, he served as a vice president of asset management.

Nicholas W. Jacoby has been named as senior vice president of asset management, focusing on Ventas’ triple net leased assets. Jacoby was hired as a financial analyst in 2005 and most recently worked as a vice president of asset management.

“We are very proud to announce these promotions,” said Debra A. Cafaro, Ventas chairman and CEO, in a prepared statement. “They reflect the deep bench strength of our team of tenured industry experts. We look forward to continuing to work with Chris and Nick as we drive value for our shareholders and customers.”

The promotions were made in conjunction with the realignment of executive management roles and responsibilities previously announced as part of Ventas’ spin-off of Care Capital Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CCP).

St. Leonard Names New Executive Director in Centerville, Ohio

St. Leonard in Centerville, Ohio has appointed Prentice Lipsey as the senior living facility’s new executive director.

In his new role, Lipsey is charged with driving strategic initiatives and leadership of the community, which consists of 500 employees, 400 residents and 320 independent living units. Prior to his appointment as executive director of St. Leonard, Lipsey served as CEP of Specialty Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. St. Leonard is owned by Franciscan Services Corp.

“My goal is for the community to know us on a first-name basis, continue to recognize St. Leonard for being top ranked nationally as an innovative model for senior living,” Lipsey said in a news release.

Maplewood Senior Living Welcomes Leaders at Two Facilities

Maplewood Senior Living has appointed Margaret Holmes as executive director of the all-new Maplewood at Brewster in Brewster, Massachusetts, and Joan Houlihan as executive director of Maplewood at Mayflower Place in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Holmes will oversee Maplewood Senior Living’s latest addition, Maplewood at Brewster, which consists of 132 assisted living units and two memory care neighborhoods. The community is comprised of deluxe studio and one-bedroom apartments, as well as support for residents with early, mid-stage and late-stage Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Holmes previously spent 24 years as executive director of Maplewood at Mayflower Place.

Houlihan will take over Holmes’ former role at Maplewood at Mayflower Place, a continuing care and retirement community (CCRC). Houlihan brings more than 18 years of experience to her new role, as she worked as an executive director for Atria Woodbriar Senior Living in Falmouth, Massachusetts previously.

Eagle’s Trace Appoints New Director of Dining Services

Eagle’s Trace in Houston, Texas welcomes Weli Jabur as its new director of dining services.

Babur brings over 30 years of culinary to Eagle’s Trace, a 70-acre, 650-resident Erickson Living retirement community. Previously, he served as executive chef for Capital Grille in Houston, and also offered his expertise at hot-spots like the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa and Shadow Hawk Golf Club.

As director of dining services, Jabur will be responsible for the operation of two on-campus restaurants, on featuring a formal dining experience and the other more casual. He will also head dining operations at the Eagle’s Trace continuing care community, which offers assisted living, skilled nursing and more, and has partnered with the Soaring Eagle’s Wine Club to assist with wine tastings and classes.

The Samarkand Names New Health Care Administrator

The Samarkand in Santa Barbara, California has named Janice Connelly as its health care administrator.

In her role at the faith-based, non-profit CCRC operated by Covenant Retirement Communities, Connelly will direct a staff of 103 and coordinate daily operations within the community’s 63-bed skilled nursing center.

Prior to accepting the health care administrator position with The Samarkand, Connelly served as executive director at Villa Maria Healthcare Center in Santa Maria, California. She has worked in the senior living industry for nearly 20 years.

Touchtown Announces New CEO

Touchtown has announced the appointment of Ted Teele as the senior living technology company’s new CEO.

Since January 2015, Teele had served as a consultant for Touchtown, which delivers technology solutions to improve quality of life for residents at senior living communities. Before then, Teele spent five years as founder and CEO of Pittsburgh-based SnapRetail, eight years as CEO of Atlanta-based OneCoast, and two years as president of ServiceWare.”

“My goal would be to have over a million senior citizens using Touchtown products every day to connect with their communities and with each other,” Teele said in a prepared statement. “One of the things that has struck me about senior citizens is their strong desire to maintain their independence for as long as possible. As we evolve Touchtown, we want to help more and more seniors accomplish that goal.”

Touchtown products are used in more than 1,000 senior living communities, helping residents stay in touch through calendars, websites, interactive apps and more.

Mainstreet Adds Six New Employees to Headquarters in Carmel, Indiana

Mainstreet has added six employees to its Carmel, Indiana-based headquarters, including a new director of construction and a graphic designer.

Chad Garrett joins the short-term rehabilitation and boutique skilled nursing facility developer as the company’s new director of construction, while Kaitlin Jager has been named Mainstreet’s newest graphic designer. Emily Johnston joins Mainstreet as its new marketing project manager. Chris Reckley comes on as an investment analyst, having focused on real estate professionals at Valeo Financial Advisors.

Megan Templeton has been appointed as an associated of capital markets, having been with Ernst & Young previously.  Tim Siefker has been named Mainstream’s new director of design and innovation. He previously served as a custom home consultant at Estridge Homes, and he is also managing partner of his own design consulting firm, TDS Consulting LLC. 

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Argentum Welcomes Welltower CEO Tom DeRosa to Board of Directors

Thomas J. DeRosa, CEO and director of Welltower, Inc. (NYSE: HCN), has been named to the board of directors of Argentum, the largest national association that advocates for senior living providers. Argentum was formerly known as the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA).

Board members unanimously elected DeRosa to the board, the association announced. DeRosa currently heads Welltower, one of the “Big Three” health care real estate investment trusts (REITs). He is also currently a governor of the world economic forum with Argentum and speaks frequently on the growth of aging populations and the impact of dementia on families and seniors.

“Our board members unanimously selected Tim and are pleased that a leader of Tom’s caliber has joined other outstanding industry leaders in Argentum’s innovation efforts on behalf of the senior living industry,” Brenda Bacon, Argentum’s board chairman and president and CEO of Brandywine Senior Living, said in a prepared statement.

Pennsylvania Health Care Association Names New CEO and President

Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA), one of Pennsylvania’s largest eldercare advocacy organizations with more than 500 care providers representing more than 50,000 elderly and disabled individuals, has named Russ McDaid as its new CEO and president. McDaid will take the helm on Jan. 1.

McDaid is a veteran health and human services policy advisor and long-time advocate for the state’s frail elderly and disabled residents with nearly 20 years of experience in the sector. He previously served as a senior health and human services adviser to governors Tom Ridge and Mark Schweiker as the deputy director of the Governor’s Policy Office.

McDaid has served as PHCA’s chief operations officer since April 2013 and was also executive vice president before being named the incoming CEO and president earlier this year. In his roles with the organization, McDaid has managed the day-to-day operations and spearheaded budget and policy initiatives.

McDaid will succeed Dr. Stuart Shapiro, PHCA’s current CE, who is retiring at the end of the year after eight years in the role. 

Golden Heart Senior Care Announces New Director of Recruiting and Human Resources

Golden Heart Senior Care, a senior health provider of in-home and assisted living care with franchise locations across the country, has named Sarah Morse as its new director of recruiting and human resources in its Rochester Hills, Michigan, location.

Morse will oversee all staff recruitment and hiring for the Oakland County, Michigan, home care agency and day-to-day human resource duties. 

Prior to joining Golden Heart, Morse served as a program care coordinator for Natural Freedom Inc., a home health staffing agency in Rochester Hills. She also served as an administrative assistant with Looby and Baumgarten for five years in Flint, Michigan.

Sage Age Strategies Hires John Vitale as Media Specialist

Sage Age Strategies, a marketing and media firm that operates exclusively in senior living and senior care, has hired John Vitale as its newest media specialist within its public relations and media department.

In his new role, Vitale will be responsible for media research and planning, client-partner media support, distribution of public relations materials, preparing new projects, developing PowerPoint presentations and formatting documents for media distribution, the company announced. He will work closely with senior living communities to ensure their greatest return on their media expenditures.

Prior to joining Sage Age, Vitale was employed by Clear Channel Radio, here he wrote and produced newscasts. He has also worked as a reporter for Williamsport Sun-Gazette, a daily newspaper in central Pennsylvania. He most recently served as a customer service representative for a national manufacturer.

Covenant Village of Florida Names New Director of Nursing 

The Care Center at Covenant Village of Florida, a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Plantation, Florida, has hired Johanna Sulca as its new director of nursing. The community is administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, the nation’s fifth largest non-profit senior services provider that serves 5,000 residents across 14 communities nationwide.

As director, Sulca will report to Ian Brown, executive director of the Florida community. She will oversee patient care in the community’s 60-bed skilled nursing center and will be responsible for setting, implementing and evaluating goals for the nursing department while managing and training new nursing staff members.

Sulca has nearly 15 years of experience in the health care field. Most recently, she was director of nursing at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation in Savannah, Georgia. She is also a member of the American Nurses Association. 

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Kindred Appoints Joseph L. Landenwich as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary 

Kindred Healthcare, Inc., the largest post-acute services provider in the country, has named Joseph L. Landewich as general counsel and corporate secretary, effective Jan. 31, 2016. He will assume the role following the retirement of M. Suzanne Riedman, chief counsel and chief diversity officer.

Riedman has served as Kindred’s general counsel since August 1999 and as chief diversity officer since December 2010. She joined Kindred in September 1996 as counsel and became associate general counsel in January 1996.

Landenwich joined Kindred in 1996 and was named corporate secretary in November 1999. Landenwich has served as co-general counsel and corporate secretary since May 2012.

“Joe’s tireless dedication, expert legal advice and professional counsel during his tenure with Kindred have been instrumental in our strategic growth and development,” Benjamin A. Brier, president and chief executive officer of Kindred, said in a statement. “This promotion also recognizes his invaluable leadership in the development efforts of the the company and oversight of all our corporate legal functions over many years, as well as his steady counsel to me and the other members of the senior leadership team.”

LeadingAge Florida Adds Elizabeth Lane as Director of Education & Events

LeadingAge Florida, a statewide association that represents the full continuum of care for seniors that serves nearly 400 mission-driven communities, has named Elizabeth Lane as director of education and events. LeadingAge Florida is a regional partner of LeadingAge, a national association of 6,000 not-for-profit organization dedicated to expanding the possibilities of aging through advocacy, research and more. 

Lane joins LeadingAge Florida from the Florida Chapter of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and the Florida Association of Consultant Pharmacists. 

In her new role, Lane will drive the development of high-quality educational programming for member types, and will be responsible for planning all LeadingAge Florida events. 

May Creek Senior Living Names New Executive Director and Clinical Services Director

May Creek Senior Living of Walker, a senior living community in Minnesota that is operated by Edgewood Group LLC, has named Coretta Czycall as executive director and Gina Zubke as clinical services director.

As executive director, Czycalla will oversee the day-to-day operations of the community, ensure resident and employee satisfaction, recruit and retain employees and ensure the quality of care at May Creek. She has been a part of the team at the community for the past 16 years. 

Zubke began her career as a resident assistant at May Creek. She has experience as an LPN, RN and nurse manager at another senior care community. 

Oak Pointe Names New Executive Director

Oak Pointe of Neosho Assisted Living, a Missouri-based assisted living and memory care community operated by Provision Living, has hired Julie Sheldon as its new executive director. 

As executive director, Sheldon will oversee operations and resident care. Sheldon has 25 years of senior housing experience and has previously held positions in management, sales and nursing. 

Oak Pointe community is slated for completion in March 2016 and will have 46 apartments, 33 units dedicated to assisted living and 13 dedicated to memory care. The 37,000-square-foot community will offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and an amenity-based living experience with an array of services for assisted living and memory care residents. 

The LaSalle Group Names Tracy Bazzell as Vice President of Innovation and Information Technology

The LaSalle Group, Inc., a national owner and operator of residential memory care with more than 40 Autumn Leaves communities, has promoted Tracy Bazzell to vice president of innovation and information technology. Bazzell joined The LaSalle Group in March as associate vice president of data and applications.

In his new role, Bazzell will lead and implement technology strategies for The LaSalle Group, Autumn Leaves and other corporate groups, including its four divisions: Winfield Design, LLC; MWW Development, LLC; Lake Superior Contracting, LP; and Constant Care Family Management.

Prior to joining The LaSalle Group, Bazzell served as chief information officer at Centurion Medical Products. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the technology industry.

Windsor Park Hires New Sales Director

Windsor Park, a continuing care retirement community administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, has named Janet Cannon as sales director. Covenant Retirement Communities is the nation’s fifth-largest not-for-profit senior services provider. 

With more than 15 years of sales professional experience, Cannon will oversee marketing efforts and lead the sales program for the retirement community’s 290 residential retirement apartments, which include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences and 62 duplex homes. Cannon will report to interim executive director Joe Xanthopoulos. 

Prior to joining Windsor Park, Cannon was a residency counselor at The Clare in Chicago, a Senior Care Development affiliated community managed by Life Care Services. She has also served as community relations director at Emeritus Senior Living in Prospect Heights, Illinois. She has managed sales and marketing efforts at the director and regional levels for companies for servicing consumers and education professionals, including Market Day, Itasca, Illinois, where she served as director of sales and director of business development, respectively.  

Consulate Health Care Appoints Three Executives

Consulte Health Care, one of the nation’s largest providers of senior health care services and the largest in Florida, has announced three hires to its executive team.

Andrea (“Andi”) Clark has been named chief nursing officer (CNO). Todd Mehaffey has been hired as Florida division president. Rob Hanson is Consulate’s newest Mid-Atlantic division president. 

Clark is a registered nurse and health care senior executive focused on clinical excellence, operational efficiency and process improvement, according to the company. Prior to starting her own consulting and advisory practice, Clark was the senior vice president of clinical services at Golden Living, where she led a team of clinicians and drove improvement across CMS 5 Start Ratings year over year. She bring more than 30 years of experience to Consulate, having served as both a licensed administrator and clinician throughout her career. 

Mehaffey brings more than 21 years of experience as a progressive and results-driven health care executive. He formerly served as chief operating officer of Signature Health Care. His skill-matter expertise lies in the areas of managed care and accountable care organization strategies.

Hanson previously served as the area vice president at Extendicare. He has extensive experience in effective leadership, staffing and training and customer service. He has a 35-year history of strategic management around the delivery of quality patient care. 

Written by Amy Baxter

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National Health Investors Hires New Executive Vice President of Finance

National Health Investors (NYSE: NHI) announced the hire of John Spaid as the company’s executive vice president of finance. In his new role, Spaid will be responsible for the real estate investment trust’s banking relationships and financial transactions.

Spaid joins NHI with nearly 30 years of experience in finance and senior housing. He previously served as senior vice president of financial planning and analysis with Emeritus Senior Living, where he supervised financial analysis and support and led multiple merger and acquisitions processes, including financial modeling and due diligence for more than $20 billion in M&A from 2012 to 2014. Before Emeritus, Spaid was the CFO of a regional assisted living and memory care provider in Redmond, Washington.

“We are thrilled to add John to our executive team,” NHI President and CEO Eric Mendelssohn said in a prepared statement. “John has deep experience in real estate and public company finance and analysis and his senior housing background is consistent with NHI’s goal of hiring professionals with senior housing experience.”

Harrogate Executive Director Announces Retirement, New Executive Director Named

The current executive director of Harrogate, a senior living community in Lakewood, New Jersey, announced his retirement, and the associate executive director has been promoted to assume the executive director role.

Donald Johansen served as Harrogate’s executive director for 25 years and will retire in May. Charles Benjamin, who has served as the associate executive director for nearly a year, will then take the executive director position. Additionally, Martin Mee will take Benjamin’s former role. He comes to Harrogate with more than 20 years of experience in health care and senior living.

“I have truly enjoyed my work through the years and have developed many wonderful relationships with residents, their families and our outstanding staff,” Johansen said in a prepared statement. “There is a continuing bright future for Harrogate, with our new and experience leadership.”

Harrogate includes independent living, in-home care, skilled nursing and rehab on its campus.

Kisco Senior Living Appoints New Operations Team Leader

Kisco Senior Living welcomed Leandra Negrete as its new operations team leader to oversee support services for its 21 senior living communities across the country.

Negater previously served as director of operations for Senior Living Residences in Boston, Massachusetts. Before that, she worked as the director of community relations and subsequently executive director at Belmont Senior Living.

“We are proud to welcome Leandra Negrete to the Kisco team,” Kisco’s COO Terri Novak said in a news release. “Both her extensive background and shared values are sure to assist us in continuing to provide both residents and associates with the most rewarding lifestyles possible.”

The Holmstad Names New Sales Director

The Holmstad, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Batavia, Illinois, and administered by not-for-profit senior living provider Covenant Retirement Communities, named Cheryl Ghassan as its new sales director.

In her new role, Ghassan will manage marketing efforts and lead the sales program for the retirement community’s 289 residential living apartments, including duplex and cottages. Before joining The Holmstad, Ghassan worked in sales and marketing for various senior living communities in the Chicago area, including American House at Cedarlake in Plainfield, Illinois.

Currently, Ghassan serves on the board of directors for The Agency on Aging Northeastern Illinois, and she is also a member of the Illinois Continuity of Care Association.

Deconshire at PGA National Names New Executive Director, Linden Ponds Gets Next Leader

Devonshire at PGA National, an Erickson Living retirement community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, named Jim Wingardner as its new executive director.

Wingardner has been with Erickson Living for 10 years and has more than 20 years of experience in senior living management. He served as associate executive director beginning in 2006 at Erickson Living’s Linden Ponds in Hingham, Massachusetts, and later went on to become the community’s executive director, among other positions at different communities. He also worked for a hotel management and development company in Florida.

“Jim’s proven leadership and expertise in aging services, as well as his distinct health care experience, will play a key role in helping Erickson Living further serve the senior marketplace in southeast Florida,” Kerry Jones, vice president of regional operations for Erickson Living, said in a news release.

As a result of Wingardner’s move, Jim Centola was named the new executive director of Linden Ponds. Centola has more than 15 years of experience in senior housing and health care services, having worked as director of operations with Quality Rehabilitation Services and administrator with Masonic Health System. He joined Linden Ponds as administrator for continuing care in 2001 and served most recently as the community’s associate executive director.

“I feel very fortunate to have this unique opportunity to further serve the people who live and work at this special community,” Centola said. “I’m looking forward to continuing the rich tradition of service excellence that this wonderful community has established over the years.”

Seabrook Appoints New Executive Director

Seabrook Retirement Community, a CCRC located in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, named Todd DeLaney its new executive director. He takes the place of Art Sparks, who retired in early February after 12 years of service.

DeLaney served in various leadership positions at multiple Erickson Living communities, most recently as the associate executive director at Seabrook since 2014. Before that, he worked as the director of continuing care and associate executive director at Brooksby Village in Peabody, Massachusetts. He is a licensed nursing home administrator in both New Jersey and Massachusetts.

“Delaney’s career history reflects many years of experience and superior customer service in senior housing and health care services,” Chris Emmett, vice president of regional operations, said in a prepared statement. “His proven leadership has set a standard of excellence that will continue to play a key role in providing the highest quality of operations and services to those who live and work at this premier CCRC.”

With DeLaney’s promotion, Seabrook named Paula Digerness as its associate executive director. She has more than 20 years of experience in senior living and business management, most recently working as executive director and administrator of a CCRC in Bradbury, California.

“Paula has diverse expertise in senior living and is a great addition to the team,” Emmett said. “She is a very talented, skilled and respected leader who will be a strong contributor to our culture and mission.”

SearStone Welcomes New Members to Marketing Department

SearStone, a not-for-profit CCRC located in Cary, North Carolina, promoted Leigh Roach to marketing director and welcomed Allison (Allie) Ligay as its sales manager.

Roach joined SearStone as a sales associated in 2010 and has more than 15 years of experience in CCRCs. Previously, she worked in marketing for both The Forest at Duke and Glenaire.

“Leigh has done a tremendous job from our pre-construction phase through move-in and now ongoing sales,” SearStone Executive Director Chris Romick said in a news release. “She will do an excellent job leading our marketing efforts.”

Ligay joins the SearStone team with 10 years of experience in senior living. Prior to her new position, she was director of sales at Sunrise of Cary, a sales assistant at Sunrise of North Hills and move-in coordinator at Woodland Terrace Senior Living.

“In the short time that she’s been with us, Allie has already demonstrated her dedication to senior care and her rapport with our residents and prospects,” Romick said. “We look forward to gaining from the many skills she brings to SearStone.”

Ascension Senior Living Appoints New Executive Director

Ascension Senior Living appointed Cindy LaFleur as the executive director of the Catholic Care Center, which offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult day care, post-acute care and Catholic Care at Home services in Bel Aire, Kansas.

As executive director, LaFleur will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the CCRC, which is managed by Ascension Senior Living. She joins Ascension Senior Living after 20 years with Via Christi Health, also owned by Ascension, where she was most recently the senior administrator of post-acute care. She also held a variety of positions at Via Christi Hospital St. Joseph in Wichita, Kansas.

“Cindy’s strategic and operational leadership for two of Via Christi’s free-standing specialty hospitals, coupled with her experience developing new care models and pathways with Via Christi Senior Care and Home Care will help her provide the compassionate, high-quality, person-centered care we are known for,” Ascension Senior Living COO Rick Cumberland said in a news release.

Creating Results Hires New Executive Vice President

Creating Results, a full-service strategic marketing consultancy firm, hired Kimberly Hulett as the company’s executive vice president.

Hulett brings over 10 years of experience to her new role with Creating Results, where she will be responsible for helping the company better meet the needs of its expanding client base. Most recently, Hulett was nice president of marketing and sales at Lifespace Communities, where she oversaw the not-for-profit senior living provider’s strategic marketing, sales and communications initiatives. Prior to that, she worked as the director of community relations for Sunrise Senior Living and director of sales and marketing for Western Reserve Masonic Community, and she founded her own consulting firm.

“Kimberly Hulett has been a catalyst for growth for both for-profit and not-for-profit senior living,” Creating Results President Todd Harff said in a prepared statement. “We are thrilled that our current and future clients can now benefit from her strategic insights into branding, culture transformation and sales/marketing alignment. As our portfolio of clients grows, growing our team is a critical step in providing our clients the expertise and collaboration they need to succeed.”

Written by Kourtney Liepelt

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Lancaster Pollard Opens Chicago Office

Lancaster Pollard opened a new office in Chicago, with Brett Murphy serving as the firm’s primary health care banker for Illinois.

In Chicago, Murphy will provide seniors housing and health care clients with a range of investment banking, mortgage banking, private equity, balance sheet financing and M&A advisory services.

Murphy started with Lancaster Pollard as an associate in 2013 and has been a vice president with the firm since 2015. Before joining Lancaster Pollard, he worked in the credit division of Banco Santander during its acquisition of Sovereign Bank. He also held credit-based positions at Wells Fargo Bank and State Street Bank and Trust.

“We’re thrilled to have Brett open our Chicago office,” Steve Kennedy, Lancaster Pollard senior managing director, said in a statement. “Over the past decade, we have closed nearly 100 transactions totaling almost $1 billion in loan and par amounts for Illinois-based organizations. With this expansion, we are now positioned to provide even greater service to clients in Illinois and throughout the Midwest.”

Commonwealth Assisted Living Hires New Regional VP of Sales and Marketing

Commonwealth Assisted Living hired Kristy Ruppe Craddock as regional vice president of sales and marketing.

Ruppe Craddock will oversee the sales and marketing functions for Commonwealth’s seven communities in the eastern region of Virginia. She comes to Commonwealth from Kisco Senior Living, where she was the national sales leader. She has more than 10 years of experience in training and coaching of sales teams, new business growth, marketing and brand awareness and sales leadership.

“Kristy will be an amazing asset to our sales and marketing team,” David Dodson, senior vice president of sales and marketing, said in a statement. “Her experience in management and training provides our team in the eastern region with a variety of new resources and skills.”

Mount Miguel Covenant Village Adds New Executive Chef, Shuffles Culinary Team

Mount Miguel Covenant Village, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) administered by Covenant Retirement Communities in Spring Valley, California, added Miles Stillwell as its executive chef. He replaces Geoffrey Perley, who was promoted to dining services director.

Additionally, Heidi Larson was promoted to dining room manager after formerly serving as Mount Miguel’s dining services supervisor. All three are employed by the community’s dining services provider, Sodexo.

Perley oversees dining operations for the 400-person residential community, as well as the assisted living and health care settings. He was Mount Miguel’s executive chef for three years before the promotion. He has worked in the culinary industry for more than 25 years, 13 of which have been spent in the senior living industry.

As executive chef, Stillwell manages day-to-day food operations for the community, including casual and formal dining in the residential, assisted living and health care settings. He oversees and trains a kitchen staff of 25, creates menus and manages the community’s catering services.

Larson directs and trains a dining staff of 20 as Mount Miguel’s dining room manager. She joined the Mount Miguel culinary team as a server in 2009 and has worked in hospitality for more than a decade.

Covenant Village Retirement Communities serves 5,000 residents at 15 retirement communities nationwide.

EPOCH Senior Living Names New Wellness Director at Massachusetts Community

EPOCH Senior Living named Mary O’Sullivan as wellness director of Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham, a 48-suite memory care assisted living community located in Hingham, Massachusetts.

O’Sullivan began at the community as a wellness nurse in 2015. In her new role, she will be responsible for the management, development and organization of the wellness team, facilitation of resident move-ins and development and maintenance of individual resident service plans.

Before joining Bridges by EPOCH, O’Sullivan worked as a nurse for five years, serving in a subacute unit in Milton, Massachusetts, as well as a long-term care community, where she also worked with residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Bridges by EPOCH is a joint development between Newton, Massachusetts-based National Development and Waltham, Massachusetts-based EPOCH Senior Living, a regional provider of independent and assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and memory care.

Seabrook Appoints New Director of Human Resources

Seabrook, an Erickson Living CCRC in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, appointed Jim MacDonald as director of human resources.

MacDonald will oversee all aspects of the department of human resources at Seabrook and direct daily activities. Before joining Seabrook, he was the regional human resources manager with Genesis Healthcare, where he had oversight for the HR functions at multiple skilled nursing facilities throughout New Jersey. MacDonald also served as vice president of human resources—Americas operations for Hilton World Wide and held several other human resources positions in hotels throughout the area.

“Jim joins our team with tremendous experience in both the health care and hospitality industries serving in executive human resources leadership roles,” Seabrook Executive Director Todd DeLaney said in a statement. “In his new leadership role at Seabrook, he will be focused on enhancing our employee experience and workplace culture, developing a high-performing leadership team and continuing to improve our employee systems and processes.”

Seabrook is one of 18 CCRCs managed by Erickson Living. The community sits on a 98-acre campus and is home to more than 1,400 residents.

Legend Senior Living Welcomes Kansas/Colorado Operations Manager

Legend Senior Living welcomed Lorrie Britton as the director of operations for its Kansas and Colorado properties. Legend operates eight senior living campuses in Kansas and Colorado and has others in development.

Britton worked for Legend earlier in her career as a member of the company’s Florida leadership team. She also worked in assisted living and memory care residences across the country.

Britton is one of four operations directors at Legend. Others oversee campuses in Oklahoma, Texas and Florida. Legend operates 10 senior living properties in Florida, nine in Oklahoma and six in Texas, in addition to the Kansas/Colorado operations.

Written by Kourtney Liepelt

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Senior Lifestyle Announces New EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Senior Lifestyle, an owner, operator and developer of senior living communities, announced the promotion of Justin Robins to executive vice president and chief administrative officer.

Robins has served in various roles at Senior Lifestyle, including financial analyst, director of development, director of hospitality, vice president of capital and plant operations and vice president of business solutions, which is the company’s recently formed business strategy department. In that role, Robins was responsible for information technology and procurement, leading a multimillion dollar investment initiative in IT staff and technology. 

“It gives me great pleasure to promote a young man who has been so dedicated to Senior Lifestyle,” Senior Lifestyle Chairman Bill Kaplan said in a news release. “His passion has remained true, ever since he came to us as a high school summer intern. I’ve not only had the pleasure to watch Justin grow in his career, I have also witnessed the tremendous growth opportunities he has provided for his teams.”

Senior Lifestyle has a portfolio of more than 170 communities across 27 states, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing for the luxury, moderate and affordable segments.

NCAL Names New Board Member

The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) named Thomas Reddy to its board of directors as an at-large representative.

Reddy is the president of TR Development, offering independent owners of municipalities in-depth management and leadership services for the development of senior housing, assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). He fills an open seat on the NCAL board vacated earlier this year.

Reddy has more than 35 years of long-term care experience, and he owns or manages seven assisted living communities and SNFs in Kansas and Nebraska. Three of those are owned by the Vintage Group. Previously, Reddy was the founder and owner of Vintage Park, where he oversaw the development, construction and management of 10 new assisted living communities.

“Tom’s deep expertise in developing successful assisted living communities while remaining focused on quality care will be a valuable addition to the NCAL board,” Chairman Chris Mason said in a news release. “He brings a unique perspective of how NCAL can strengthen its service to small, independent operators.”

Lancaster Pollard Makes 3 New Hires

Lancaster Pollard, a financial services firm that helps health care, senior living and housing providers with financial advice and financing solutions, hired Doug Harper and Casey Moore as managing directors of agency finance and Joe Munhall as director of syndicated credit.

All three come from Berkeley Point Capital, where they served in similar capacities.

Harper was most recently a director of seniors housing at Berkeley Point, and before that, he was a managing director at Red Capital Group for 10 years.

Moore also joins Lancaster Pollard from Berkeley Point, and prior to that, he was a principal at Prudential Mortgage Capital Company and a senior managing director at Red Capital.

Munhall was most recently a vice president of originations at Berkeley. Before that, he served as vice president of corporate banking at Commerce National Bank, and he comes to Lancaster Pollard with more than 20 years of banking experience in seniors housing, commercial real estate and the middle market.

“We are very excited to have Doug, Casey and Joe joining us,” Lancaster Pollard President Kass Matt said in a news release. “All three are industry veterans who will bring a tremendous amount of capital markets experience and industry knowledge to their leadership roles.”

Covenant Retirement Communities Appoints Director of Skilled Nursing

Covenant Retirement Communities (CRC), a not-for-profit senior services provider, appointed Peggy Connorton as director of skilled nursing operations.

Connorton has spent 16 years serving in leadership roles in both the for-profit and nonprofit health care sectors. She joins Covenant Retirement Communities with experience in operations, finance and business development, most recently working as director of quality for the American Health Care Association, where she oversaw the development and relaunch of LTC Trend Tracker, which provides access to government data collected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on skilled nursing centers.

In her new role, Connorton oversees skilled nursing operations at Covenant Retirement Communities’ 13 skilled nursing centers and directs the health care team to ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements.

“I’m thrilled to be part of a national organization that has been serving seniors for more than a century,” Connorton said in a news release. “CRC is a committed leader in an industry that is changing rapidly, and I look forward to supporting the organization’s goals and providing direction to our health care staff.”

Benchmark Senior Living Welcomes Executive Vice President

Waltham, Massachusetts-based Benchmark Senior Living, an operator of 53 senior living communities in seven states, established a new executive vice president role to oversee sales and operations, appointing Jayne Sallerson to the position.

Sallerson is currently the COO of Sherpa, the senior living sales conversion and CRM system. Prior to that, she served as executive vice president of sales and marketing for Emeritus Senior Living and vice president of sales and marketing for Summerville Senior Living.

Sallerson’s appointment at Benchmark is effective Aug. 22.

“In my new position, I will have a unique opportunity to draw from my years of experience at Emeritus, as well as knowledge I gained about what we call ‘prospect-centered selling’ during my tenure with Sherpa,” Sallerson said in a news release. “By creating a new position that focuses on the customer experience before as well as after the sale, Benchmark is in a position to help lead this sea change, yet again demonstrating its reputation for ongoing innovation.”

The Cardinal at North Hills Appoints Dining Services Director

The Cardinal at North Hills, Kisco’s Senior Living’s newest community in Raleigh, North Carolina, appointed Korey Tibbet as director of dining services.

Tibbet will oversee the operations of both the kitchens and dining areas. She makes the transition from sister community Woodland Terrace, where she spent 16 years.

“An important part of our culture is to provide growth and career advancement for talented employees like Korey,” Kisco Senior Living’s President and CEO Andy Kohlberg said in a news release. “He has continued to not only impress us with his culinary skills, but with his growing management and operations expertise, as well.”

The Cardinal at North Hills is set for completion this fall.

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Covenant Village of Colorado Selects Executive Director

Covenant Village of Colorado appointed Kent Mulkey as executive director for Covenant Village of Colorado, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Westminster, Colorado, and administered by Covenant Retirement Communities.

Mulkey has 18 years of experience in senior housing leadership, including management, training and operations at 28 senior living communities in 10 states. He also has background in nonprofit management as an executive director, operations director and sales trainer.

“This is an amazing opportunity, and I am thrilled to be on board this train,” Mulkey says. “I meet people that have been living here for 15 or 20 years, and those stories truly speak to the environment of the campus.”

Covenant Retirement Communities serves 5,000 residents at 12 retirement communities across the country.

Watercrest Senior Living Group Appoints Executive Director for New Memory Care Residence

Watercrest Senior Living Group promoted Stephanie Walsh to executive director of its new Market Street Memory Care Residences, a 60-unit community designed, owned and operated by Watercrest and slated to open this fall in Viera, Florida.

Walsh previously served as resident wellness director at Watercrest of Lake Nona Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. She is a Licensed Practical Nurse with almost 10 years of experience in geriatric nursing.

“Stephanie’s unwavering commitment to excellence will be a prevailing strength in the establishment of Market Street Memory Care Residences,” Watercrest Principal and CEO Marc Vorkapich said in a news release.

Dominion Senior Living of Hixson Announces Executive Director

Dominion Senior Living announced the appointment of Beth Baxter to lead Dominion Senior Living of Hixson as executive director.

Baxter has almost 15 years of experience in caring for seniors, including in acute care, skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living settings. At Dominion Senior Living of Hixson, she will lead the assisted living and memory care community, including working within the community to develop partnerships and build relationships with the residents and family members.

“When we met Beth, we instantly knew she would be a fantastic fit for this role,” Josh Crisp, vice president of Dominion Senior Living, said in a news release. “She knows the area and the people so well, and has great experience in caring for seniors with different needs. Beyond her professional experience, her faith and compassion for others make her the ideal person for this position. We look forward to seeing how she will use her skills and personality to serve seniors and their families in Hixson.”

Dominion Senior Living of Hixson is a faith-based senior living community offering 32 assisted living and 32 memory care apartments in Hixson, Tennessee.

The Blake at Woodcreek Farms Hires Executive Director

Blake Management Group (BMG) hired Tiffany Bazen as executive director for The Blake at Woodcreek Farms, an assisted living and memory care community located in Elgin, South Carolina.

Bazen joins The Blake after spending four years as executive director at Royal Oaks Senior Care in Summerville, South Carolina. Before that, she led the management team as executive director at Brightwater Continuing Care Retirement Community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for more than five years. She has spent 22 years in he health care industry.

“Tiffany’s significant experience and industry knowledge has already made her a key addition to the BMG family,” BMG CEO Jeremy Cole said in a news release. “Tiffany is the perfect fit to lead our first South Carolina project. We look forward to her helping us grow in this region.”

The Blake is slated to open in January 2017. BMG is a privately owned senior living management company with locations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and now South Carolina.

Life Care Center of Escondido Welcomes New Executive Director

Life Care Center of Escondido, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Escondido, California, welcomed Christina Spence as its new executive director.

Spence joins Life Care Center from a multi-level retirement community in Carlsbad, California, where she was executive director. Before that, she served as associate administrator for Life Care Services in San Diego. She has over 10 years of experience in health care.

“Christina is a very caring, passionate and dynamic leader who is dedicated to improving patient care and achieving positive results,” Sam Magtanong, vice president of parent company Life Care Centers of America’s facilities in California, said. “She is committed to achieving the Life Care vision and mission and is a wonderful addition to the leadership team at Escondido.”

Life Care Center of Escondido is one of 10 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in California operated or managed by Life Care Centers of America. In total, Cleveland, Tennessee-based Life Care Centers of America operates or manages more than 200 nursing, post-acute and Alzheimer’s centers in 28 states.

Oak Hills Names New Director of Assisted Living

Oak Hills Living Center named Tammy Hoffmann as the community’s new director of assisted living.

Before the promotion, Hoffmann worked her way from dietary aide to director of home health. She will now be responsible for the assisted living and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) units, and also maintain oversight of the home health program.

“Tammy has shown such enthusiasm and dedication for growing the home health program and serving seniors in the community,” Oak Hills Administrator Candas Schouvieller said. “I’m excited to see what Tammy is able to accomplish during this next phase of her career.”

Oak Hills has 16 assisted living units and 16 HUD-sponsored units and is located in New Ulm, Minnesota.

United Community Bank Adds Senior Care Lending Group

United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCBI) expanded its specialized lending division by adding a team to specialize in financing senior care facilities, including assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.

The four-person team will be based in Birmingham, Alabama, and will operate throughout the Southeast, providing loans and lending expertise to facility operators looking to construct, expand or renovate senior living facilities. The team will be led by Jennifer Lawley, a five-year veteran of senior care lending. She will be aided by Dennis Rowlen, senior care relationship manager; Nancy Grizzard, senior living loan assistant; and Caroline Meyer, senior care portfolio manager.

“We are particularly pleased to add this team and their capabilities to our specialized lending operation,” Charles Chamberlain, director of corporate banking at United Community Bank, said in a news release. “Having a dedicated team with this specific industry knowledge will allow Untied Community Bank to become a very competitive force within this sector.”

United Community Banks is a registered bank holding company based in Blairsville, Georgia with $10.4 billion in assets.

Opus Bank Expands Health Care Banking Team

Opus Bank (Nasdaq: OPB) expanded its health care banking team with the appointment of Michael Kinnick as managing director of health care banking.

Kinnick has 11 years of banking and finance experience. Most recently, Kinnick served as vice president—relationships manager in the health care banking group at Regions Bank, where he focused on health care provider clients in the South and Midwest. In his new role, he’s responsible for providing senior debt financing and banking solutions to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, behavioral health centers, hospice, memory care communities, home health agencies and more.

“We are excited to welcome Michael to the team,” Donika Schnell, head of Opus Bank’s health care banking division, said in a news release. “He is a seasoned banking professional who brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique understanding of the health care sector. We anticipate that his contributions will be immediately impactful as we further expand Opus’ national health care banking team, leveraging Michael’s experience in the South and Midwest and executing on the long-term plan to strategically grow Opus to be viewed as the go-to bank for health care professionals, providers, practices and sponsors seeking tailored banking products, services and solutions.”

Opus Bank is an FDIC-insured, California-chartered commercial bank with $7.5 billion of total assets.

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Wells Fargo Capital Finance Announces New National Health Care Sales Manager

Wells Fargo Capital Finance, the asset-based lending division of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), announced the promotion of Kevin Harbour to national health care sales manager in the company’s health care finance group.

Harbour will be responsible for leading a team of business development professionals focused on providing senior secured asset based, real estate and cash flow financing to middle market health care companies across the country. This covers a variety of sectors, including acute care and specialty hospitals, skilled nursing and post-acute care, behavioral health, hospice and more.

Harbour has spent almost 13 years with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, most recently serving as national underwriting manager in the health care finance group, where he was responsible for overseeing the structuring, underwriting and execution of all health care transactions. Before that, he worked in various capacities, including originations, underwriting and portfolio management.

“Kevin has been an important part of our health care finance group since joining four years ago,” Rhonda Noell, head of the health care finance group at Wells Fargo Capital Finance, said in a news release. “He is vital to helping us grow the business and supporting our vision and values of meeting the financial needs of our customers. I’m proud to promote Kevin to a role that he was meant to do.”

Senior Lifestyle Names New Senior VP of Sales and Marketing

Senior living owner, operator and developer Senior Lifestyle Corp. named Cherie Dupor as senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Before joining Senior Lifestyle, Dupor worked in the residential housing and new construction development industries for 14 years in various capacities, including regional operations and sales and marketing. She started with Senior Lifestyle in 2011, and moved up the ladder in the company’s sales and marketing department.

“I am delighted to announce Cherie’s promotion as she has shown tremendous dedication to Senior Lifestyle for the past five-plus years,” Jon DeLuca, Senior Lifestyle’s president and CEO, said in a news release. “Her focus, passion and drive to succeed have remained constant throughout her tenure. Cherie has exemplified our values throughout her career at Senior Lifestyle by providing exceptional service to residents, families, co-workers and partners. She leads by example and has an unwavering desire to be the best at everything she does.”

In addition to Dupor’s promotion, Senior Lifestyle welcomed Janine Witte to a newly created position of national director of sales. Witte has more than 16 years of experience in senior housing sales.

Caring.com Chooses New CEO

Third-party referral agent Caring.com recently promoted Karen Cassel to CEO.

Cassel joined Caring.com in 2011 as a general manager of performance marketing, and she later served as the company’s COO before becoming CEO in 2016. Prior to beginning at Caring.com, Cassel held senior leadership positions at online vertical marketing pioneer Quinstreet and the international social media giant Tagged. Most recently, she headed the business-to-business marketing division at Ziff Davis Media.

Cassel began her career as an actuarial assistant at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, where she developed and priced features for the company’s long-term care insurance products. She joined Caring.com after 20 years away from long-term care, but said returning to the industry “felt like coming full circle.”

Springpoint Senior Living Selects New President

The Springpoint Senior Living board of trustees selected Anthony A. Argondizza as president of the company, which is New Jersey’s largest nonprofit provider of senior housing and services. The announcement comes after current President Gary T. Puma announced retirement plans in 2014 and the board conducted a succession plan to ensure a seamless transition.

Argondizza will assume the position of president on Oct. 1, and Puma will remain in place as CEO until his retirement in fall of 2017. Argondizza joined Springpoint in 1994 as administrator and assistant executive director at Crestwood Manor, a Springpoint Senior Living continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Whiting, New Jersey. He has since worked in various roles, including vice president of operations, COO and executive vice president.

“When looking for a new leader, the board felt it was important to find someone not only with strong experience, but to identify someone who respects the Springpoint tradition and will continue to foster the culture that is such a significant part of its success,” John J. McSorley, chair of the board of trustees, said in a news release. “The board is confident that Anthony Argondizza will bring both the expertise and passion to this new role.”

Springpoint Senior Living has seven CCRCs, 19 affordable housing communities and home care services.

Marcus & Millichap Appoints New Director

Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate services firm with offices in the United States and Canada, appointed Drew Babcock as director within the company’s national multi housing group.

Babcock has worked in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina, branch as the main broker, advising clients and closing 47 deals for the company, which surpass $359 million for transaction value. Over the last six years, he tailored his focus to multifamily investments, and was instrumental in opening a Marcus & Millichap branch in Columbia in 2009.

“As a newly appointed director within the national multi housing group, Drew has delivered superior service and results to his clients in the Columbia multifamily market,” Raj Ravi, regional manager at Marcus & Millichap, said in a news release. “Drew has proven to be a top multifamily expert in the marketplace with Marcus & Millichap.”

Dominion Senior Living Promotes 2 Employees

Knoxville, Tennessee-based senior living company Dominion Senior Living promoted two employees: Michelle Bolling to senior executie director of a new faith-based memory care community in Bristol, Tennessee, and Ava Foster to executive director at Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Bolling previously served as the executive director of Dominion Senior Living’s assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City. She has more than 15 years of experience working in senior living and health care. In her new role, she will be responsible for creating a dignified and engaging atmosphere, and mentor executive directors at other Dominion Senior Living properties.

“Michelle not only met, but exceeded our expectations in Johnson City, so she was a perfect fit for this new position,” Josh Crisp, vice president of Dominion Senior Living, said in a news release. “She exemplifies the many qualities we look for in our employees, and her heart for seniors is evident in everything she does. We’re proud to have her on our team, and continually look to help our team members grow personally and professionally.”

Foster previously served as business office director at Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, and has worked in health care for more than 15 years. She takes over the position Bolling vacates with her promotion, and she will be tasked with leading the day-to-day operations of the community.

“From the beginning, Ava has been a true asset in Johnson City because of her experience and personality,” Bolling said. “I specifically sought out Ava to add her to my team, and she has exceled at all she does while maintaining a true heart and compassionate spirit for this field. I’m looking forward to collaborating with her since our communities are nearby.”

The Holmstad Welcomes New Executive Director

The Holmstad, a faith-based, not-for-profit CCRC in Batavia, Illinois, administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, welcomed Amanda Gosnell as the community’s executive director.

Gosnell has more than 10 years of senior living leadership experience, most recently as regional director of operations for Sunrise Senior Living, where she oversaw a portfolio of nine independent living, assisted living and memory care communities in Illinois and Indiana. As executive director, Gosnell is responsible for all operations at the 28-acre campus, which offers residential living, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. She directs more than 320 employees.

“Caring for seniors has been a lifelong passion,” Gosnell said in a news release. “I’m thrilled to be part of Covenant Retirement Communities and look forward to working with the passionate and talented team of professionals at The Holmstad.”

Written by Kourtney Liepelt

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(Photo of Regency at Summerlin, located in Las Vegas — Photo courtesy of KTGY Architecture and Planning)

Construction: Planned

Expansion Planned at Sagewood Community, Phoenix

Located in northeast Phoenix, Sagewood Life Plan Community is expanding to feature a high-end independent living neighborhood, called The Estates. The Estates will have 24 luxury villas available in either single or duplex homes ranging from 1,926 to 3,174 square feet.

The neighborhood will also include a 15,000-square-foot multipurpose event center for concerts, lectures and other events. Other amenities in the homes will include a media room, study, large chef’s kitchen with breakfast nook, a covered patio with outdoor cooking area, private attached guest casita and two-care garages with attached golf cart storage.

Residents of The Estates at Sagewood will also have full use of the Acacia Health Center. The cost of unlimited days of long-term care onsite will be included in residents’ monthly fees.

Senior Living Community Getting Revamp, Colo.

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center has hired Oz Architecture to redesign 54 of its assisted living and 18 memory care units. The community, located in Brush, Colo., will have improvements that span 54,000 square feet, with the goal of increasing the overall capacity of the existing campus.

In addition to new assisted living and memory care units, the community will add a gardening room with direct access to the grounds outside and quiet rooms to help residents who wish to be in a calm, restful place.

Construction on Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center is set to being in September 2016.

CCRC in Pennsylvania Announces Expansion

Windy Hill Village, located in Philipsburg, Pa., is planning an expansion that will add a 48-unit senior rental apartment building for people 55 and older to its CCRC campus. The building, Westminster Place, will incorporate sustainable construction and green features.

The new building in the community, owned and operated by Presbyterian Senior Living, will have 37 one-bedroom units and 11 two-bedroom units.

Of the 48 units, eight will be rented at market range between $811 and $1,086 and the rest will be tax credit rentals with income limits applied to those applications.

Windy Hill Village, as a whole, serves 179 older adults in residential living, personal care, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation.

The total project cost will be $10 million and construction is slated to being in early 2017.

Construction: In process

Active Adult Community in Las Vegas Building Out

The Regency at Summerlin is Toll Brothers’ first active adult 55+ community in Las Vegas. The community has a few models of the homes open, but is still under construction. There are plans for a clubhouse and other amenities as well as 458 additional single-family homes.

The luxury community is set in the 450-acres and is gated with three distinct home collections. Each collection features homes with varying floorpans. Once complete, homes will range from 1,665 to 2,424 square feet. The Summit Collection will have lot sizes of 55’x90’, the Palisades Collection will have lot sizes of 65’x90’ and the Pinnacle Collection will have lot sizes of 75’x90’.

Other amenities include an indoor lap pool, outdoor resort-style pool and tennis, pickle ball and bocce ball courts. The community is being designed by KTGY Architecture + Planning. All amenities and the clubhouse are expected to open this winter.

Assisted Living Facility Undergoing Updates, Ill.

Harry Ekstam Assisted Living, located in Batavia, Ill., is currently undergoing updates and is expected to be complete in early fall of this year.

Currently, there are three wings that make up the 36,000 square-foot community, which is part of the Holmstad campus, a Covenant Retirement Community.

The dining room was relocated to the second floor in one wing to make room for a new entrance and vestibule. The dining rooms in the other two wings will be updated along with the interior decoration of all common areas.

J. Duffy Co. is in charge of the renovation of common spaces and BLDD Architects is handling the design.

Senior Living Community Set to Open Next Month, St. Louis

Provision Living at West County is slated to open next month and is finishing up construction.

The memory care community will be 54,000 square feet and include 60 memory care apartments. Apartments range in size from studios to one-bedroom apartments.

At the $14 million community, residents will be able to enjoy creative arts, music and fitness centers as well as walking trails, a courtyard and garden patio. Other amenities include a beauty and barber shop, library, coffee cafe and chef-prepared dining for three meals per day.

Senior Living Community Underway in Madison, Ala. 

Shepherd Living at The Range is underway in Madison, Ala. The joint venture between Cobalt Seniors and Shepherd Health will be an upscale 124-resident community on 14 acres of land for seniors age 65 and older.

Residents will be able to enjoy gourmet farm-to-table food, fine wine storage, a full-service salon, a greenhouse, gardening opportunities, private kitchens, animal therapy, walking trails and a tavern to enjoy sports games. There will also be daily classes offered to residents ranging from meditation and gentle yoga to aerobics and circuit training.

Shepherd Living at The Range will also have on-site physical therapy and other rehabilitation services. Shepherd Senior Living will manage the community.

Ground Broken Ahead of Schedule on $44 Million Senior Community

Masonic Homes of Kentucky has broken ground earlier than expected on The Meadow, a new area in the active senior living community of Miralea in Louisville, Ky. The Meadows will add 122 apartment-style homes to the already-established community.

Meadow residents will be able to utilize Miralea facilities as well as amenities in the new building, which includes a movie theater, a spa and beauty salon, an art studio and an art gallery. The community will be for residents age 62 and older and will also offer life care.

The Meadow was originally slated to open in mid-2018, but with the early start, it is possible the community could open sooner than previously anticipated.

The project is being handled by Greystone, AG Architecture, QK4 and Reese Design Collaborative.

Written by Alana Stramowski

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Healthcare Trust Appoints New Board Chairman

The board of directors of Healthcare Trust, Inc. appointed Leslie D. Michelson to serve as non-executive chairman of the board, following the resignation of Randolph C. Read from that position and as a member of the board’s audit committee and nominating and corporate governance committee.

“I am delighted to be continuing the progress the company has made under Randy Read as chairman,” Michelson said in a news release. “The results of the strategic review process will guide us as we strengthen our portfolio and balance sheet and continue to increase shareholder value.”

Healthcare Trust, Inc. is a publicly registered, non-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses primarily on health care-related assets, including medical office buildings, seniors housing and other facilities.

Symbria Names First-Ever COO, Chief Human Resources Officer

Symbria, a national developer and provider of clinical and business services dedicated to helping post-acute care and senior living providers, named Janet Viane as the company’s first-ever COO. The company also hired Debra Bragg for the newly created role of chief human resources officer.

As COO, Viane will direct the Symbria’s rehab, pharmacy, IT, sales and marketing devisions, refine the company’s positioning and improve the cohesiveness of the Symbria brand. She previously served as Symbria’s chief marketing and sales officer.

“Since Janet joined Symbria earlier this year, she has demonstrated a talent for strategic and creative thinking as well as outstanding leadership skills,” President and CEO Jill Krueger said in a news release. “I am confident that she is the best choice to grow the company by developing new products and services that align with our clinical and business services structure, overseeing market testing/development, and taking on leadership of internal operations to best serve Symbria’s current clients.”

As chief human resources officer, Bragg will oversee human resources strategy, leadership and organization development, benefit and compensation planning, internal communications, succession planning and more.

“Debra has more than 20 years of experience and has proven herself to be a highly dedicated and results-oriented senior human resources executive,” Krueger said. “I am looking forward to her assessment of our strengths and opportunities in human resources and the engagement insight she can apply to nurturing our ESOP culture.”

Senior Quality Lifestyle Announces Two New Hires

Senior Quality Lifestyle Corporation, a nonprofit sponsor and operator of life care communities, announced the hires of Ralph Gemoets as vice president of technology and Chris Santuae as vice president of culinary services and hospitality.

Gemoets comes to SQLC with more than 10 years of experience in delivering technology solutions for large and small organizations. In his new role, Gemoets will develop tools for vendor and project management, conduct process analysis and develop internal information technology strategy. He will also facilitate the use of new technological programs and services and plan IT projects and case development.

Santuae has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the hospitality and hotel industry. He comes to SQLC from Mountain Creek Resorts, where he was vice president of hospitality.

“We are pleased to welcome Ralph and Chris to our team, as they will help us continue the company’s mission of providing quality hospitality, housing, health care and financial security to enhance the lives of our residents,” SQLC President and CEO Stan Waterhouse said in a news release. “Their expertise and experience will help us better serve residents in all of our communities.”

Erickson Living Reveals Latest Appointments

Lantern Hill, an Erickson Living continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in New Providence, New Jersey, hired Jerry McDonald as associate executive director and nursing home administrator. Additionally, Cedar Crest promoted Denise Altonjy to the position of associate executive director.

McDonald will assist the executive director in all facets of community management and oversee the opening of Woodland Pointe continuing care, slated to open in 2017. He has more than 20 years of experience as a licensed nursing home administrator. He joined Erickson Living as a nursing home adminsitrator in 2013 at Highland Springs in Dallas, Texas. For the last two years, he served as Erickson Living’s traveling corporate administrator, spending time at several CCRCs.

“Jerry is a proven leader, and we are fortunate to have him join our team,” Lantern Hill Executive Director Patricia Swan said in a news release. “His experience at Erickson Living, as well as his dedication to providing exceptional service to our residents, makes him a tremendous asset to the Lantern Hill community.”

Altonjy has served as director of nursing at Cedar Crest since 2006. She has more than 30 years of professional health care experience, and is a licensed assisted living administrator and certified gerontological nurse. In her new position, Altonjy will work closely with the executive director and other executive team members to manage all facets of the community, including coordination of the various department operations and staff.

“Congratulations to Denise on this well-deserved promotion,” Cedar Crest Executive Director Lou Varella said in a news release. “She brings outstanding leadership experience to her new role at Cedar Crest and is passionate about our mission of helping seniors’ live better lives by providing an active and secure retirement lifestyle for our residents.”

Lantern Hill and Cedar Crest are two of 19 CCRCs managed by Erickson Living.

Integral Senior Living Adds Regional Director

Senior living management company Integral Senior Living added Roselynn Muzzy as regional vice president of operations.

In her role, Muzzy will be responsible for overseeing the operations of several ISL communities. She has more than 21 years of experience in the senior living industry, most recently serving as vice president of operations for Vintage Senior Living. Before that, she was an elder care specialist for Barcelon Associates Management Corporation.

“We are thrilled to have Roselynn join our growing management team,” Collette Valentine, CEO and COO of ISL, said in a news release. “She brings exemplary skills and vast experience working in senior living that will be a benefit to all of us at ISL.”

Based in Carlsbad, California, ISL manages 58 independent living, assisted living and memory care properties throughout 16 states.

The Samarkand Welcomes New Executive Director

The Samarkand, a faith-based, not-for-profict CCRC located in Santa Barbara, California, welcomed Robert T. Howell as executive director. He will report to Terri Cunliffe, President and CEO of senior living services provider Covenant Retirement Communities.

Howell joins the 360-resident community from Covenant Village of Turlock, a sister community in Turlock, California, where he was executive director. Before that, he was vice president of CRISTA Ministries in Seattle, Washington. He is a member of LeadingAge, and has served on the board of directors and in the cabinet and house of delegates for the national association.

At The Samarkand, Howell will oversee a staff of 215 and overall operations for 205 residential living apartments, 52 assisted living units, 16 memory support assisted living suites, and a 63-bed Medicare-approved skilled nursing center.

Written by Kourtney Liepelt

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Genesis Healthcare Reveals Executive Departures, Appointments

Genesis Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: GEN) revealed the retirement of Robert A. “Mike” Reitz from his position of executive vice president and COO of the company, effective Jan. 1. Paul D. Bach has been appointed as COO, beginning the same day.

Bach has served Genesis as executive vice president of the Mid-Atlantic/Southeast division since 2009. Prior to that, he was senior vice president of the Capital Region. He has been with Genesis since 1984.

Reitz will remain in his current position until his retirement goes into effect. At that time, he will continue to support Genesis on a limited project basis, focusing on the leadership transition and other strategic initiatives, including relationship development with acute care systems and performance improvement projects, according to an SEC filing.

Additionally, Joshua Hausman announced his decision to resign from the Genesis board of directors, effective Nov. 18. His resignation didn’t stem from any disagreement with the company, or anything relating to the company’s operations, policies or practices, according to the filing.

The announcements come as the skilled nursing facility (SNF) industry faces strong headwinds, and some Genesis rivals have decided to exit the space entirely. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have tried to limit their exposure to the asset class, as well, including by divesting some Genesis properties.

Aegis Living Names New Chief Marketing Officer

Aegis Living named Sharon McCarthy as its new chief marketing officer.

McCarthy has more than 20 years of consumer marketing and senior management experience, namely with Kraft Foods, Taco Bell, Picture People and The Discovery Channel. At Aegis Living, she will oversee the company’s sales, marketing and life enrichment programs.

“Sharon will be an exceptional addition to our team,” Aegis Living President Judy Meleliat said in a news release. “Sharon’s experience demonstrates creativity, insight and problem solving skills. Leaders like Sharon McCarthy are rare, because they’ve excelled at managing many brands in different business categories, and as such, bring deep expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies. We’re excited about how she’ll be able to help us tell our story here at Aegis Living.”

Redmond, Washington-based Aegis Living operates 29 assisted living and memory care communities along the West Coast, in Washington, California, and Nevada.

Covenant Retirement Communities Announces New Leadership Members

Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc. (CRC) announced the appointments of Jay Hibbard as senior vice president of sales, marketing and communications, and Fran Palma as senior vice president of digital strategies.

Hibbard and Palma join CRC from BlueSpire Senior Living, a sales and marketing firm that has partnered with CRC since 2013. They both oversaw direction for CRC’s sales, marketing and digital strategies while at BlueSpire.

Hibbard has 24 years of experience in senior living, having served as president of BlueSpire. He now leads strategy development for marketing and sales for CRC’s 15 retirement communities, overseeing efforts to strengthen communications between families, residents and staff members and raise awareness about what CRC offers to residents.

Palma’s role requires him to direct CRC’s digital and social media strategies, overseeing the execution of all digital campaigns, performance measurements and lead generation and analytics. He has 22 years of experience, having served as executive vice president of digital strategies at BlueSpire.

“The appointments of Jay and Fran strengthen our in-house sales support, communications and digital marketing capabilities, and recognizes our commitment to the future growth and success of the organization,” President and CEO Terri Cunliffe said in a news release. “Both have a passion for serving seniors, they believe in CRC’s vision and have been pivotal in recent efforts to grow and expand.”

CRC is a not-for-profit senior services provider.

Greystone Hires Senior Underwriter for FHA Health Care

Greystone, a real estate lending, investment and advisory company, hired Kelly Cush as senior underwriter in the FHA group.

Cush has more than 15 years of experience, and has underwritten and closed more than $1 billion in HUD transactions. She worked at Housing & Healthcare Finance, LLC for seven years, most recently serving as chief underwriter. Prior to that, she worked with RED capital as an FHA multifamily and health care underwriter for seven years.

In her new role, she will help in handling Greystone’s growing volume of health care FHA loans.

“I’m thrilled to have been given this opportunity with Greystone,” Cush said in a news release. “…I look forward to working with the Greystone team and being of service to their growing health care clientele.”

LifeSpire of Virginia Selects Corporate Director of Clinical Services

LifeSpire of Virginia selected Teresa Collins as corporate director of clinical services.

In the role, Collins is responsible for the overall clinical and health services in LifeSpire communities, including global implementation and training for all clinical programs, protocols, benchmarks and standards. She also tracks compliance with federal and state regulations.

Collins has 26 years of experience as a nurse, and 10 years of experience in acute care as a director of emergency services and chief nursing officer.

LifeSpire of Virginia operates four continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in Virginia.

North Hill Welcomes New Systems Implementation Project Manager

North Hill, a CCRC located in Needham, Massachusetts, welcomed Sue Pouliot as systems implementation project manager.

Pouliot has more than 20 years of project management marketing, consulting and relationship building experience. She previously served as the director of education and events at LeadingAge Massachusetts for nine years. Her new role is technology-focused and will require her to take the lead on a variety of projects, including developing processes to increase efficiency of operations at North Hill.

“I’ve worked with so many of North Hill’s team members in the past, and I hold each of them in high regard,” Pouliot said in a news release. “For me, the most exciting part of this new role is that I get to focus on several different project areas, including working with residents, which will keep it interesting.”

EPOCH Senior Living Appoints New Executive Director

EPOCH Senior Living appointed Jean Norte as executive director of Bridges by EPOCH Memory Care Assisted Living at Westwood, located in Westwood, Massachusetts.

Before joining the EPOCH team, Norte was the traditional care director of Benchmark Senior Living, and she transitioned into the role of executive director in 2014. She has extensive experience in senior health care, and has overseen all aspects of operations at senior living communities.

Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood has 64 apartments for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Written by Kourtney Liepelt

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In C-Suites across the country, senior housing executives are trying to get a read on the year ahead.

The inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is fast approaching, and while there have been some signals as to what policies will change, major questions remain about his approach to health care. Still, several senior living leaders believe that continued collaboration across the health care spectrum will be an ongoing trend—and a key opportunity for the sector.

Some executives are expecting further occupancy pressure from new supply coming online. As for whether new development will slow or remain robust, there’s some mixed opinion. Other top of mind issues include ongoing labor challenges, and technology, which is affecting everything from marketing to transportation.

“While certain markets are contending with supply pressures, there continue to be opportunities for targeted senior living development in urban areas featuring a mixed-use and/or retail component. In 2017, we anticipate an increased focus on high barrier to entry markets that combine mixed-use retail environments combining with senior living.” —Mark Alexander, Senior Vice President, Head of Development, Atria Senior Living

“Two things come to mind. One is the growing importance of delivering on performance, especially maintaining a culture that attracts and retains the best team members, including the credentialing of our community Executive Directors. The other is that, on the deal side, as I think we have already begun to see, private equity will again become an aggressive player in the senior living space.” —Brenda Bacon, President and CEO, Brandywine Living

“Collaboration between traditional health care providers and senior housing is important and it is going to become even more important. There is an opportunity for senior housing to become even more essential in the evolving ecosystem of health care. You are going to see health care public policy continue to drive less expensive, better quality, value-based outcomes, irrespective of the fate of the Affordable Care Act. Senior living can be a part of the solution, and I think that is an exciting opportunity for the industry.” —Andy Smith, President and CEO, Brookdale Senior Living

“While new competition will impact markets in the short term, I expect experienced operators, who focus on hiring and retaining the best people, will outperform those who have the newest building. Engaging your front line will be the key to delivering the consistent services that are critical in a marketplace where families have numerous choices to consider for their loved ones.” —Richard J. Brewer, President and CEO, Commonwealth Senior Living

“We expect to see a continued focus on digital strategy and how to more effectively use this approach to initiate, communicate and cultivate relationships with prospective residents and their family members. It’s no longer a digital strategy that is required to be successful, but an overall integrated marketing strategy in a ‘Digital World.’” —Terri Cunliffe, CEO, Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc. 

“In 2017 I think there will be a slow down in consolidation yet an abundance of capital will still encourage new development of assisted living and memory care projects. A new Republican federal government will help relieve labor regulations but will encourage certain blue states and cities to get even more aggressive on labor mandates.” —Adam Kane, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Acquisition & Corporate Affairs, Erickson Living

“We will begin to see examples of true ‘Digital Strategies’ in the CCRC industry. While not on the Uber-level of disruption, these capabilities will provide tangible product differentiation in the market. Companies will leverage digital capabilities, such as the Internet of Things (IOT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), to deliver resident-facing apps and portals, moving beyond social networking and delivering real value to residents. Voice-enabled virtual assistants will allow even technophobic seniors to access relevant information and request services. Providers will build ecosystems of connected digital services, first within the communities, and then extending to external partners to bring a wealth of information, products and services only a mouse-click or voice command away.” —John F. Triscoli, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Erickson Living

“Labor challenges continue to plague the senior living industry. It’s in the best interest of the industry for providers to collaborate and share best practices for improving employee retention at all levels. We see the utilization of technology being essential to continuous quality improvement as well as a key resource in recruiting and retaining teammates in 2017 and beyond.” —Richard Williams, Senior Vice President, HHHunt Senior Living

“The big issues for 2017 will fall into two primary buckets: Adapting to value-based care and strengthening human capital. A third issue which has plagued us and long gone unaddressed is our industry branding. On value based care: Because the IMPACT Act and MACRA enjoyed bipartisan support, we are betting that the movement toward value-based care will continue under the Trump administration. As a result, it will be critical to continue to build an electronic infrastructure that permits integrated care—that is, the provision of ancillary services that address higher acuity via coordinated communication and real time access to patient data.

On strengthening human capital: National pressure for raising minimum wages is likely to abate under the new administration, however on the state level things look different. Eighteen states implemented increases on 1/1/17 and many others have pending legislation.

On rebranding senior living: As an industry we must address ageism, which is a fundamental problem for all of our businesses as it affects the size of the market seeking our products. At Juniper we hope to do our share by exploring alternate approaches to promotion most notably by switching from a description of features and benefits to define our product to thinking in terms of outcomes, what your life can look like. To get a better handle on our thinking, take a look at the Nike website!” —Lynne Katzmann, President and CEO, Juniper Communities

“I see construction of new communities continuing in 2017; however, at a slower pace than what we have seen in the last couple of years. I generally believe that the slower pace is not due to oversupply, but rather a continuing increase in construction costs. As the US economy has strengthened, alternative construction projects in the marketplace have made construction trades and material more expensive. This competition will increase the overall costs of new development projects and will make it more difficult to meet investor return hurdles.

In addition, as noted above, while I generally believe that supply and demand are in relative balance, competition from new developments coming on line in 2017 and offering lease-up incentives will impact the ability of stabilized communities to maintain high occupancies while achieving significant rate growth.” —Jon DeLuca, President and CEO at Senior Lifestyle

“In 2017, there will be a continued emphasis on strengthening collaboration with health systems and working together to coordinate residents’ care to help promote positive outcomes. Our industry prides itself on providing high-quality, personalized care and services for seniors. We’ll need to truly deliver on that experience consistently for our residents, in order to remain competitive and preserve our reputation as the best choice for families seeking senior living.” —Chris Winkle, CEO, Sunrise Senior Living

“With a strong economy and housing values returning to pre-recession levels, seniors will have the resources to enter Life Plan Communities. Nursing home occupancies will continue to be challenged in 2017, however, due to a preference for using home and community services and other venues to care for seniors with low-to-moderate acuities.” —John A. Capasso, Executive Vice President, Continuing Care, Trinity Health

“Development will slow as markets begin to be overdeveloped. Financing will be tougher to secure with rising interest rates. Finally, operators will become more selective regarding which opportunities to pursue.” —David Barnes, President and CEO, Watermark Retirement Communities

Written by Tim Mullaney

Photo Credit: “Crystal Ball/Glaskugel” by Christian Schnettelker, CC BY 2.0

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Covenant Retirement Communities Announces New Regional Sales Director

Covenant Retirement Communities, a not-for-profit senior services provider, announced the appointment of Melody Schneider as regional sales director for six of the company’s 12 continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) located in Minnesota, Illinois, Connecticut, Michigan and Florida.

Schneider has more than 10 years of executive leadership experience in senior living strategy, sales, marketing and project management for multi-site organizations. She previously served as a seniors sales strategist and consultant at BlueSpire Senior Living, and before that worked as chief marketing officer at National Lutheran Communities and Services.

In her new role, she is responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing for the communities within her region. In addition to overseeing inventory, sales training and professional development, budget and incentive management and onsite management, Schneider also partners with the leadership team to develop and execute CRC’s regional and national sales strategies.

“Melody is a results-driven leader who has served as a strategic adviser for dozens of multi-site organizations,” Jay Hubbard, senior vice president of sales, marketing and communications, said in a news release. “She has successfully directed ambitious construction projects, mergers, acquisitions and startup retirement communities. We’re pleased to welcome her to our leadership team.”

Eagle’s Trace Hires New Dining Services Director

Eagle’s Trace, an Erickson Living CCRC located in Houston, Texas, hired Ruben Perez as director of dining services.

Perez has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, namely with the Four Seasons Hotel, Aramark Healthcare and the Cheesecake Factory. As director of dining services for Eagle’s Trace, he will oversee 140 employees and the operations of restaurants from formal to casual in both the independent living and extended care neighborhoods.

“We extend a warm welcome to Ruben as he shares his culinary creativity with residents and employees,” Eagle’s Trace Executive Director Stephen Aigner said in a news release. “The community recently rolled out our signature dining initiative that places an emphasis on all new cooked-to-order menus, prepared to taste. This brings a true restaurant experience to residents, which Ruben has greatly enhanced in his time with us so far.”

Eagle’s Trace is one of 19 CCRCs managed by Erickson Living. The 70-acre campus is home to more than 775 residents.

Waterstone at the Circle Names New Executive Director

Waterstone at the Circle, an EPOCH Senior Living independent living community set to open in early 2018 in Brighton, Massachusetts, named Jake Quigley as executive director.

Before joining Waterstone at the Circle, Quigley served as executive director for senior living communities in the Boston, Brookline and Newton areas. He also spent five years in the U.S. Navy.

“I’m excited to bring the Waterstone lifestyle to Cleveland Circle and offer area seniors luxury independent living in an urban setting,” Quigley said in a news release.

Waterstone at the Circle will be managed and operated by EPOCH Senior Living and features 92 apartments. It’s part of a greater development including a Marriott hotel, retail and dining.

The Heritage at Brentwood Selects New Director of Administrative Services

The Heritage at Brentwood, a CCRC developed and managed by Life Care Services in Brentwood, Tennessee, selected Ashley Emerson as director of administrative services.

Emerson previously served as the senior living community’s sales/move-in coordinator and marketing assistant. Before that, she served in several administrative and marketing/sales roles in various property management, technology and customer service divisions.

In her new role, she will support the community’s executive director and manage the administrative and receptionist services staff. Additionally, she will serve as The Heritage’s IT contact and lead its business and administrative functions.

“Over the past four years, Ashley has developed strong relationships with our residents and staff,” The Heritage Executive Director Jon Tagatz said in a news release. “Her demonstrated professionalism, dedication to The Heritage and expertise in senior living make her an excellent candidate for our direct of administrative services position. We look forward to working alongside her as we continue to grow and advance our community.”

Wingate Healthcare Picks New Executive Director at Massachusetts Community

Wingate Healthcare picked Devon Sicard as executive director at Wingate Residences at Boylston Place, an independent and assisted living community in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Scared joined Boylston Place in 2015 as the community’s wellness director, where she managed all nursing staff. Before that, she served as nurse supervisor at an area senior living organization and was later promoted to acting resident care director.

Frampton Construction Expands Field Management Team

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, reconstruction, construction services and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas including on senior living projects, added Tom Sumner as field superintendent, based in the Charlotte, North Carolina office.

Sumner brings more than 25 years of experience to Frampton Construction, and previously served as senior construction superintendent at Marous Brothers Construction in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the course of his career, he has led over 29 projects.

Medication Management Partners Welcomes Chief Administrative Officer

Medication Management Partners (MMP), a long-term care pharmacy specializing in assisted living and memory care communities, welcomed Ron Weinert it its leadership team as chief administrative officer.

In the role, Weinert will be responsible for compliance, business and product line development, business intelligence and strategic innovation and growth initiatives. He has 36 years of pharmacy leadership experience, and most recently worked as vice president of accountable care services with Walgreens.

“Ron’s depth and breadth of expertise align seamlessly with MMP’s growth trajectory,” MMP CEO Labinot Avdiu said in a news release. “Our goal is to become the national long-term care pharmacy leader in assisted living and memory care. With Ron on board, we’re well on our way to achieving that goal.”

Written by Kourtney Liepelt

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Norterre Adds Chief Information Officer to Executive Team

Norterre, a residential, intergenerational neighborhood focused on improving health, added Kim Hynek as chief information officer and CFO of Action Pact, one of the partners of the project.

Hynek has more than 25 years of experience in operations, development and financing of senior living and health care. She will assist the Norterre team with resource management, technology strategy, development and budgeting.

“As part of our leadership team, Kim will help us rewrite how we live together and support one another in a unique multigenerational neighborhood,” Norterre Chairman and Managing Partner Steve Shields said in a news release.

Norterre is a master-planned community, with its first phase set to debut in late summer with a health and wellness center, 60 assisted living residences (20 dedicated to memory care), 20 long-term care residences and 40 short-term stay suites for people of all ages going through rehabilitation. There will also be child care and healthy dining. Construction on the second phase of the project will follow immediately to add independent living and non-age-specific housing options.

Presbyterian Senior Living Announces Promotion, New Executive Director at Pennsylvania Community

Presbyterian Senior Living promoted Deborah Barefoot to regional director of operations for the organization. She previously served as executive director at Westminster Woods at Huntingdon, a senior living community located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and Chad Evans will assume that role.

Evans previously worked as executive director at Windy Hill Village in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania. Presbyterian Senior Living is a not-for-profit senior services organization headquartered in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania.

Wingate Healthcare Names Administrator, Regional Director

Wingate Healthcare named John Gage as administrator at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard and regional director of this community, along with Wingate Residences on the East Side.

Gage has more than 27 years of operational experience in long-term care, serving most recently as COO for a Rhode Island-based regional multi-facility organization. Before that, he was an administrator at several other nursing facilities. He has been a licensed nursing home administrator since 1987 and a licensed assisted living residence administrator since 2003.

Dominion Senior Living Hires Former Councilwoman as Executive Director of Tennessee Community

Dominion Senior Living hired Shannon Alvey, a former councilwoman in Athens, Tennessee, as executive director of the organization’s new faith-based assisted living and memory care community, Dominion Senior Living.

Alvey has more than 20 years of experience working in health care, including managing clinics and employees across several locations. She served two terms as an Athens city councilwoman.

“Choosing Shannon for this position was easy, and we know she will use her experience and heart for serving others to create a warm, loving atmosphere for seniors to share life together,” Josh Crisp, a partner of Dominion Senior Living, said in a news release.

Covenant Village of Golden Valley Welcomes New Executive Director

Covenant Village of Golden Valley, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) operated by Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc. (CRC) in Golden Valley, Minnesota, welcomed Jim Angell as executive director.

In his new role, Angell oversees all operations and staff management at the community, directing a staff of 175 and a 350-plus resident community. He has worked in senior housing and health care for 22 years, joining Covenant Village after nearly 16 years with Presbyterian Homes & Services.

Berkeley Oaks Appoints Senior Staff

Berkeley Oaks, a memory care community that will soon open in Williamsburg, Virginia, appointed two executives to its senior staff: Ashley F. Jones will serve as the general manager of the community, and Fred Kricher will serve as director of community relations.

Jones will be responsible for overall leadership and daily operations. She has more than eight years of experience in senior living and is a licensed nursing home administrator.

Kricher has eight years of experience in memory care, previously working as marketing manager for Riverside Health Systems’ Patriots Colony in Williamsburg.

Berkeley Oaks will be managed by Solvere Senior Living and will offer 48 memory care appointments.

The Arbors at Parkwood Meadows Selects New Director of Nursing

The Arbors at Parkwood Meadows, an assisted living community providing memory care operated by Americare in Genevieve, Missouri, selected Bryan Matthews, LPN, as director of nursing.

Matthews brings more than 12 years of health care and related nursing experience to the position.

Written by Kourtney Liepelt

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