Fourteen Masonicare Nurses Recognized with Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing
Posted: May. 13, 2008
At special dinner and awards galas held on May 8 at four locations throughout Connecticut, Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing were presented to 14 nurses nominated by Masonicare. The Nightingale Awards program recognizes hundreds of nurses throughout Connecticut for their dedication, commitment and generous contributions to the field of nursing. The program is open and inclusive of all healthcare settings -- hospitals, home health care, health centers, schools, health departments, long-term care, nursing schools, agencies and medical practices.

First Community Village to celebrate 45 years
Posted: May. 06, 2008
First Community Village, an Upper Arlington-based senior living community, is commemorating 45 years of excellence with a special flag-raising ceremony.

PRS Partners with SOU to Create New College Degree Program
Posted: April. 30, 2008
Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS), a national not-for-profit Senior Living organization headquartered in Medford, Oregon, announced today that it has partnered with Southern Oregon University (SOU) in Ashland, Oregon, to initiate a new undergraduate degree option--Management of Aging Services.

Park Pointe Village Dedicates a New Recreation Area
Posted: April. 24, 2008
Park Pointe Village, a retirement resort in Rock Hill, recently celebrated the dedication and grand opening of a new recreation area. Pastor Mike Lowry, a Park Pointe Village board member, community Chaplain Paul Lattimer, and Executive Director Donna Olson officiated the ribbon cutting ceremony attended by more than 200 Park Pointe Village residents, employees, family and friends.

OakBridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at Azalea Trace Undergoes a Major $1.7 Million Renovation
Posted: April. 24, 2008
More than 300 residents, family and friends celebrated the completion of a $1.7 million renovation of OakBridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence, located on the campus of Azalea Trace in Pensacola. The 13,000-square-foot project added 12 new assisted living rooms including four private suites each with its own kitchenette and living room. Other key elements include a country kitchen, expanded dining room, den with a fireplace, new bathing spa and updates to the lobby, library and nurses lounge.

ACTS Retirement-Life Communities Announces Agreement to Acquire Carlton Cove in Huntsville, Alabama
Posted: April. 23, 2008
ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, a premier not-for-profit senior living organization, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Carlton Cove, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Huntsville, Alabama. The transaction is expected to close by May 30.

Lakeview Village CEO To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted: April. 10, 2008
Honor recognizes achievements during 33 years of leadership in senior services (Lenexa, Kan., March 31, 2008) – Richard Catlett, President and CEO of this 850-resident Lenexa continuing care retirement community since 1990, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (KAHSA) on April 25. This award, presented only when merited, goes to an individual whose contribution to the profession has resulted in a lasting and meaningful legacy. Catlett has served Lakeview Village for 33 years, 16 as Board member and 17 as CEO. His most recent accomplishment was bringing Whole-Person Wellness to the Lakeview community, thereby establishing Kansas as a leader in this area.

Lakeview Village Imports New Talent To Greater Kansas City
Posted: April. 10, 2008
Ronald Bergstrom of Dallas, TX has been tapped as new CEO of Lakeview Village, the largest Continuing Care Retirement Community in Kansas. Lakeview Village, a 96-acre Continuing Care Retirement Community in Lenexa with some 830 residents, has selected Ronald C. M. Bergstrom to replace esteemed retiring CEO Richard Catlett. Bergstrom has 23 years of experience in senior services, encompassing Continuing Care Retirement Communities, acute care hospitals, Centers on Aging, and community based services. He has overseen the addition of Alzheimer’s care centers, assisted living residences, skilled nursing facilities, and residences at some of the organizations where he has served. He has a track record of bringing best practices to organizations that he has led – architecturally, financially, technologically, and operationally.

Trinity Terrace in Fort Worth Expands Again
Posted: April. 10, 2008
Trinity Terrace, an accredited, not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Fort Worth, Texas, is pleased to announce that it will add another residential high-rise to its campus, the brand-new River Tower. Like its sold-out City Tower, which is currently under construction, the River Tower will have the largest senior living residences in Fort Worth--up to 2,600 square feet, with spacious decks and spectacular views. Home styles include Penthouses, Apartment Homes, and the first-ever Brownstone-Style Patio Homes offering secured underground parking.

Reception to Honor Earth's Elders
Posted: Mar. 24, 2008
AAHSA, in partnership with Earth's Elders and the Connecticut Commission on Aging invite you a private viewing of "The Wisdom of the World's Oldest People," exhibit on Apr. 1, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in The Russell Building Rotunda. This exhibit, featuring stories and photographs from the world's oldest people, will be open from Mar. 31 to Apr. 4.

Groundbreaking Celebration at The Meadows of Napa Valley Draws150 Dignitaries and Guests
Posted: Feb. 12, 2008
The Meadows of Napa Valley, a 20-acre Senior Living community in Napa, is expanding its community and services, marked by a Groundbreaking Celebration that occurred on Saturday, January 26, 2008, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Fair weather greeted the more than 150 dignitaries, residents, executives, and partners, who enjoyed a one-hour program, a Groundbreaking Ceremony, and a Celebratory Reception.

The Meadows of Napa Valley is building new Assisted Living apartments and a new Memory Care wing for Alzheimer's and other memory impairing conditions. The Main Entrance, Lobby, Atrium, Lounge and Bar, Café, and Dining Room will also be renovated for a brand-new look.

Village Shalom Unveils Resident Dental Clinic
Posted: Feb. 12, 2008
Village Shalom recently hosted a Grand Opening Reception to introduce its new on-site dental clinic for residents. Viewing the new facility are (from left) Karen Agron Flattery, Chief Development Officer of the Village Shalom Charitable Supporting Foundation; Ruth Anne Seabaugh, DDS, who will provide dental care to Village Shalom residents; and Matthew E. Lewis, president and CEO of Village Shalom. “The new dental clinic will make it possible for all of our residents to receive regular dental care regardless of their physical or emotional limitations,” said Lewis.

Village Shalom Names 2007 Employee, Rookie of the Year
Posted: Jan. 14, 2008
Village Shalom named its 2007 Employee of the Year and Rookie of the Year at a recent employee recognition ceremony. Before the presentation of the awards, President and CEO Matt Lewis commended all staff members for their extraordinary dedication to serving Village Shalom’s residents. Dennis Nealey was named Employee of the Year. A Vietnam veteran, former paramedic and retired Mission Hills/Prairie Village police officer, he joined the Village Shalom staff four years ago as a driver. Tim McFarland received the Rookie of the Year award, which is presented to a Village Shalom employee who joined the staff within the last year. He has worked in the Facilities Maintenance department since May 2007. Prior to joining the Village Shalom staff, McFarland spent 18 years as a firefighter and paramedic in Tucson, Arizona.

ACTS Retirement-Life Communities Recognized for Excellence
Posted: Jan. 10, 2008
ACTS Retirement-Life Communities today announced that all of its eligible continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) have once again received national recognition for meeting the highest standards in retirement living services and operations. The accredited communities are Normandy Farms Estates, Blue Bell, Pa; Gwynedd Estates, Ambler, Pa; Spring House Estates, Lower Gwynedd, Pa; Fort Washington Estates, Fort Washington, Pa; Granite Farms Estates, Media; Lima Estates, Media; Southampton Estates, Southampton, Pa; St. Andrews Estates North, Boca Raton, Fla; St. Andrews Estates South, Boca Raton, Fla; Edgewater Pointe Estates, Boca Raton, Fla; Indian River Estates East, Vero Beach, Fla; Indian River Estates West, Vero Beach, Fla; Plantation Estates, Matthews NC. Each community has been reaccredited for another five-year term by CARF-CCAC, an independent accrediting body serving the senior services field.

Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury names new President and CEO
Posted: Jan. 10, 2008
The Board of Trustees of Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury is pleased to announce the appointment of Gloria ‘Jeannie’ Shiley to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2008. Ms. Shiley succeeds David Goff who is retiring. He has been President and CEO for seven years.

Barbara A. Doyle, CEO of Carleton-Willard Village, Wins Award
Posted: Dec. 20, 2007
MassAging has announced that Barbara A. Doyle, CEO of Carleton-Willard Village is the 2007 recipient of its Outstanding Mentor Award. Mrs. Doyle was cited for her service and leadership to the field of not-for-profit elder care for more than thirty years. In making this award, MassAging recognized Mrs. Doyle’s leadership and inspiration to her staff and colleagues on both the state and national level. According to Susan McDonough, VP of Strategy and System Development at Covenant Health Systems, who submitted the award nomination, “Barbara Doyle has been an outstanding mentor to nearly everyone who works in not-for-profit elder care in Massachusetts, and has had a profound effect on many in the region as well as nationally.

Foster City Council Authorizes Preparation of Ground Lease with PRS for Development of 10.5 Downtown Acres
Posted: Dec. 19, 2007
The City of Foster City, California, and Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS), jointly announced today that work will begin on the preparation of a ground lease and other legal documents for the development of 10.5 acres in downtown Foster City. These agreements will be based on business terms that were given a favorable review by the Foster City Council at its December 17, 2007 meeting.

Lakeview Village CFO Joins Board of Directors of Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (KAHSA)
Posted: Dec. 06, 2007
Kimberly Hynek, CFO of the largest Continuing Care Retirement Community in Kansas, has been elected to the Board of the state professional association for nonprofits providing senior services.

Tryon Estates' Daniel Starbird Wins 2007 ACTS President's Award
Posted: Dec. 06, 2007
Daniel Starbird of Landrum, SC, was recently selected among five thousand employees from five states as a 2007 ACTS Retirement-Life Communities President’s Award winner. A dedicated executive chef at Tryon Estates in Columbus, Starbird receives one week’s additional paid vacation, a travel voucher for $2,750 and an engraved crystal President’s Bowl signifying the honor. In addition, his picture will be prominently displayed at Tryon Estates throughout the current year.

James Lynch, 2007 ACTS President's Award and Eight-year Granite Farms Estates Employee Chosen for Top Honor
Posted: Dec. 06, 2007
James Lynch of Upper Darby was recently selected among five thousand employees from five states as a 2007 ACTS Retirement-Life Communities President’s Award winner. A dedicated executive chef at Granite Farms Estates (GFE) in Delaware County, Lynch receives one week’s additional paid vacation, a travel voucher for $2,750 and an engraved crystal President’s Bowl signifying the honor. In addition, his picture will be prominently displayed at Granite Farms Estates throughout the current year.

Gina Vesel Promoted to Director of Sales for Central Division of ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Posted: Dec. 06, 2007
Gina Vesel has been named director of sales for the central division of ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, parent company of Plantation Estates and Tryon Estates (NC), Park Pointe Village (SC) and Lanier Village Estates (GA).

Robbie Ouellette Named Director of Rehabilitation for Masonicare
Posted: Nov. 27, 2007
Robbie Ouellette, P.T., has been named Director of Rehabilitation for Wallingford-based Masonicare, Connecticut's leading not-for-profit provider of senior healthcare and retirement living. James Standish, Senior Vice President for Finance & CFO, made the announcement.

Jonathan Grant Named Tryon Estates Executive Director
Posted: Nov. 19, 2007
Jonathan Grant was recently appointed executive director of Tryon Estates, an ACTS Retirement–Life Community located in Columbus. He replaces Tom Strader who has been promoted to director of construction projects for ACTS’ central region.

ACTS Retirement–Life Communities Names Nicole Brown Life Care Consultant at Lanier Village Estates
Posted: Nov. 19, 2007
Nicole Brown has been promoted to Life Care Consultant at Lanier Village Estates, an ACTS Retirement–Life Community located in Gainesville. ACTS owns and operates 18 life care retirement communities and is involved with new development and acquisition opportunities throughout the East Coast. The company employs more than 5,500 people.
Plantation Estates Breaks Ground on $8.2 Million Wellness Center, Swimming Pool and 17 New Apartments
Posted: Nov. 19, 2007
ACTS Retirement–Life Communities, parent company of Plantation Estates, the area’s only accredited not–for–profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC), recently broke ground on a state–of–the–art 49,527–square–foot wellness center, swimming pool and 17 independent apartments. The $8.2 million project, designed by THW Design of Atlanta, is expected to be complete in 12 months.

George R. Bryan Named Executive Director at Indian River Estates East
Posted: Nov. 19, 2007
George R. Bryan was recently appointed executive director of Indian River Estates East, an ACTS Retirement–Life Community located in Vero Beach.

Mary Anna Womeldorf, President and CEO of McKendree Village, Will Retire December 31; Board of Trustees Forms Search Committee
Posted: Oct. 30, 2007
Mary Anna Womeldorf, president and CEO of McKendree Village continuing care retirement community since October 1999, will retire on December 31 announced Nancy Crawford, chair of the Board of Trustees at McKendree Village, Inc. Crawford noted that the Board of Trustees has formed a Search Committee to conduct a national search for Womeldorf’s successor at McKendree Village, home of more than 750 senior adults and the largest private continuing care retirement community in Tennessee.

Pacific Retirement Services Promotes Jennifer Jacobs to Vice President, Media Services
Posted: Oct. 19, 2007
Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS), a not-for-profit developer and manager of retirement communities headquartered in Medford, Oregon, announced that it has promoted Jennifer Jacobs to the position of Vice President, Media Services.

Pacific Retirement Services Hires New Development Manager, Andrew Ferchland
Posted: Oct. 19, 2007
Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS), a not-for-profit developer and manager of retirement communities in four states, announces that it has hired Andrew (Andy) Ferchland as its new Development Manager.

Pacific Retirement Services Receives 2007 Honors for Best Mature Marketing
Posted: Oct. 19, 2007
The Media department of Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS)—an in-house multimedia advertising, marketing, and public relations agency headquartered in Medford, Oregon—announced that it has received four 2007 National Mature Media AwardsSM for excellence in advertising and marketing to adults age 50 and older, the fastest growing population group in the U.S.

Connecticut VNA’s Hospice Nurses Receive Special ELNEC Training in End–of–Life Care
Posted: Oct. 08, 2007
Marion R. Donahue, RN, President of Connecticut VNA, announced recently that the home care organization's hospice program, one of the largest in the state, is now offering the End–of–Life Nursing Education Consortium's (ELNEC) comprehensive educational program on end–of–life care to its clinical staff.

Kendal Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
Posted: Oct. 01, 2007
John Diffey, President and CEO of The Kendal Corporation, has announced the appointment of Timothy L. Myers as Chief Financial Officer for The Kendal Corporation. Commenting on Tim’s appointment, John Diffey says, "Tim brings the experience, skill set, and the manner that make him an ideal fit with Kendal. We are excited about his joining us and are very much looking forward to working with him."

2007 Circle of Life Winners Announced
Posted: Sept. 17, 2007
Congratulations to the 2007 Circle of Life honorees for raising the bar in palliative and end-of-life care. Two of the eight honorees have AAHSA connections – Woodwell: A Program of Presbyterian SeniorCare and Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Oakmont, Pa., and Broadway House for Continuing Care, Newark, N.J. The award is sponsored by AAHSA, the American Hospital Association, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the American Medical Association with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. For information, visit the Circle of Life Web site at the link below, e-mail circleoflife@aha.org or call (312) 422-2700.

Westminster at Lake Ridge Launches New Website Posted: Sept. 4, 2007
Westminster at Lake Ridge recently launched their new website, designed by Creating Results, LLC of Woodbridge Virginia. The new web environment marks an enhancement in the appearance, navigability and usability of Westminster's site.

Hebrew Home At Riverdale Establishes Elder Abuse Center
Posted: August 31, 2007
The The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale, a New York AAHSA member, established the Weinberg center. At the heart of the center is a regional elder abuse shelter, which provides emergency short-term housing, legal advocacy and support services to victims of elder abuse. Visit their Web site to find out how your organization can create a similar program in your community.

Michelle Bryk Appointed to PANPHA Board of Directors
Posted: August 30, 2007
Michelle Bryk of ACTS Retirement-Life Communities was recently appointed to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors of PANPHA.

St. Andrews Estates & ACTS Retirement-Life Communities Work Together to Keep Seniors Safe & Secure
Posted: August 30, 2007
A state-of-the-art $5 million expansion at St. Andrews Estates South will be dedicated in an October 2 ceremony underwritten by Wachovia. The 12,500-square-foot project includes The Countess Henrietta de Hoernle Hurricane Haven with auditorium and new, ultra-modern casual restaurant and prayer chapel funded by scores of St. Andrews Estates South residents in partnership with parent company ACTS Retirement-Life Communities.

Lakeview Village CEO Announces Retirement
Posted: August 22, 2007
Richard Catlett, CEO of this 850-resident Lenexa, KS continuing care retirement community since 1990, has just announced his retirement, effective March 31, 2008.


New York Congregational Nursing Center Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary
Posted: August 7, 2007

New York Congregational Nursing Center (NYCNC) celebrated their Tenth Anniversary with an evening “Barbeque With the Stars.” Two hundred people gathered at New York Congregational Nursing Center’s campus patio to celebrate this momentous occasion. Mr. James Waechter, Board Member was Master of Ceremonies. As Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President proclaimed, “I pay tribute to one of the most respected healthcare institutions and salute, commend the dedicated staff of New York Congregational Nursing Center for their commitment to providing support to the older citizens of our borough.

Charles E. Cable Celebrates 25 Years of Service at Hillcrest
Posted: August 1, 2007
July 12, 2007 marked the 25th anniversary of service for Mr. Charles E. “Chuck” Cable, President and Chief Executive Officer at Hillcrest, a retirement community in La Verne, CA. A native of Tacoma, Washington, Mr. Cable came to Hillcrest with several years of hospital administration experience. Chuck graduated from the University of La Verne with a B.A. degree in business and economics and a Master of Public Health Degree in Hospital Administration from UCLA.

WillowBrooke Court Skilled Care Center Opens Posted: July 18, 2007
Residents, family and friends recently celebrated the grand opening of the new WillowBrooke Court Skilled Care Center. The 34,000-square-foot expansion includes 40 semi-private and private room skilled care suites. WillowBrooke Court is designed to accommodate seniors needing nursing care and dementia support in an environment that more closely reflects an individual’s home.

Frasier Meadows Retirement Community Announces Chief Continuous Quality Improvement Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Posted: July 18, 2007
Lynn Collins O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer of Frasier Meadows Retirement Community in Boulder, Colorado announced the appointments of Dr. Marilyn Thomas Leist to the position of Chief Continuous Quality Improvement Officer and Patrick McAteer as Chief Financial Officer.

Spring House Estates Voted Best Retirement Community by Readers of the Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted: July 12, 2007
Readers of the Philadelphia Inquirer recently voted Spring House Estates as “Best Retirement Community” in Montgomery County. Thousands cast their vote for their favorite people and places in various categories and in the end it was Spring House Estates who captured the most votes among Inquirer readers.

Beth Cole is Named Lifecare Consultant at Edgewater Pointe Estates
Posted: July 12, 2007
Beth Cole has been promoted to lifecare consultant at Edgewater Pointe Estates. ACTS owns and operates 18 lifecare retirement communities and is involved with new development and acquisition opportunities throughout the East Coast. The company employs more than 5,500 people.

Westminster at Lake Ridge Wins 50+ Housing Award
Posted: June 19, 2007
The National Association of Homebuilders awarded Westminster at Lake Ridge with the Gold Award for "Best Overall Black and White Print Advertisement" at the 2007 Best of 50+ Housing Awards recently.

Seniors' Resource Center Announces the Appointment of Its New Chief Financial Officer
Posted: June 18, 2007
Seniors' Resource Center is welcoming a new Chief Financial Officer to its management team this month. Steve Villano began serving with Seniors' Resource Center on June 1.

Ducanster Names President & Chief Executive Officer
Posted: June 11, 2007
Michael A. O'Brien was recently appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Duncaster Life Care Retirement Community.

Plantation Estates Nurse Wins Nursing Services Award
Posted: June 7, 2007
Eileen Curran of Plantation Estates recently received the 2007 Nursing Services Award for North Carolina's Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging (NCANPHA).

18 Masonicare Nurses Recognized with Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing
Posted: May 16, 2007
At special dinner and awards galas held on May 3 at four locations throughout Connecticut, Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing were presented to 18 nurses nominated by Masonicare. The Nightingale Awards program recognizes hundreds of nurses throughout Connecticut for their dedication, commitment and generous contributions to the field of nursing. The program is open and inclusive of all healthcare settings -- hospitals, home health care, health centers, schools, health departments, long-term care, nursing schools, agencies and medical practices.

UMRC Names Human Resource Managers
Posted: May 3, 2007
United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) has named Brandi DiCamillo and Kimberly Haggins human resource managers.