SPRINGFIELD, Pa. — Spiezle Architectural Group has hired Jason Maguire as a senior project manager. Maguire has more than 20 years of architectural design experience. He most recently worked at Bernardon in Wilmington, Delaware, where he oversaw multiple large-scale senior living projects, from independent living to assisted living and memory care. Maguire is the state director for the Delaware Disaster Assistance Program through AIA and a member of the Committee of 100, a non-partisan, nonprofit association of Delaware business leaders that works to promote responsible economic development and address issues …
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VERO BEACH, Fla. — Watercrest Senior Living Group, a Vero Beach-based operator, has promoted Johnita Jackson-Hannah to vice president of clinical operations. The announcement comes on the cusp of her five-year anniversary with the organization, having joined the Watercrest family in the fall of 2018 as a clinical specialist. After joining Watercrest in 2018, Jackson-Hannah quickly advanced into the role of regional clinical director, successfully leading a rapidly growing number of clinical teams as Watercrest Senior Living expanded by nearly a dozen communities from Florida to Virginia. Jackson-Hannah’s clinical expertise …
The September 6 webinar “Technology & Seniors Housing — How to Achieve Smart, Streamlined &Standardized Business Systems” focused on how operators can optimize technology to meet resident and family expectations while operating as efficiently as possible. See how industry experts are encouraging a more cohesive approach to systems in seniors housing by consolidating their tech stack. This webinar covers the importance and the components of a strategic technology plan, the impact of resident and family experiences, plus how residents are using engagement technology currently (including announcements, social calendars, maintenance, meal ordering and …
DES MOINES, Iowa — LCS, the nation’s third-largest senior living operator, has announced the promotion of Bridgette Uhlemann to senior vice president and general counsel at the Des Moines-based company. Uhlemann joined LCS in 2015 as a corporate governance manager. Since then, she has assumed responsibility and oversight for LCS legal affairs, including corporate governance, contract law, public policy, and corporate and regulatory compliance. Uhlemann directs the overall delivery of legal and compliance services to the organization, including in-house attorneys, compliance analysts and outside legal counsel. Her leadership was instrumental …
DENVER — Ascent Living Communities has hired Amelia Schafer as area director of memory care. Schafer is a gerontology expert with 20 years of experience working across a wide range of Alzheimer’s and dementia education, program development, care and service delivery. She will oversee the implementation of resident care programs ranging from mild cognitive impairment with assisted living residents, to comprehensive memory care operations across Ascent’s four Colorado senior living communities. Throughout her two decades of work with the Alzheimer’s Association, Schafer led the professional education division, including the development …
Health Dimensions Group Promotes Colin Higgins to Vice President of Market Analysis, Research
MINNEAPOLIS — Health Dimensions Group (HDG) has promoted Colin Higgins to vice president of market analysis and research. With more than 20 years of experience in senior living and healthcare, Higgins is an expert in market research, demand analysis, feasibility studies and competitive assessments for post-acute, long-term care and senior living providers as part of their business plan development. In addition, his passion for improving the lives of older adults has inspired his role on HDG’s PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) Technical Assistance Center leadership team. In …
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Aline, a Louisville-based provider of an all-in-one operating system for senior living, has appointed Jonathan Blackburn as chief revenue officer and Ryan Johnson as chief financial officer. Aline was formed in October 2022, as the result of the merger of software providers Enquire, Glennis Solutions and Sherpa CRM. Blackburn will be responsible for leading Aline’s commercial strategy across its portfolio of CRM automation, operational, care and digital payments solutions. Prior to joining Aline, Blackburn served as the chief revenue officer for Therapy Brands, a mental and behavioral …
DALLAS — Buckner Retirement Services has hired Jake Bell as the new executive director for Ventana by Buckner in Dallas. As executive director of the faith-based senior living community, Bell will oversee community operations, regulatory compliance, and resident and associate relations. Bell most recently served as president and CEO of Christian Horizons, a senior living provider in the Midwest. He has 20 years of experience within a variety of nonprofit, faith based organizations. Bell has a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in administration and …
BEAUMONT, Texas — Buckner Retirement Services has named Samantha McCain as the new executive director for Calder Woods in Beaumont. As executive director of the faith-based senior living community, McCain will oversee community operations, regulatory compliance, and resident and associate relations. Most recently, McCain served as Calder Woods’ interim executive director and interim healthcare administrator. McCain has extensive senior living experience spanning more than 20 years. She has previously been employed by Colonial Healthcare, Trinity Healthcare, Community Care Center of Hondo, Bandera Nursing and Rehab SCC, Archer Healthcare Providers and …
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Integral Senior Living (ISL) and Solstice Senior Living have promoted Brenda Richy to national director of resident engagement. Richy’s previous role was national director of resident programming. This new emphasis on resident engagement demonstrates Solstice’s and ISL’s dedication to actively tackling the disparity between older adults’ perceptions of health and wellness and the wide-ranging health benefits of senior living communities. In this reimagined role, Richy will continue to collaborate closely with each community in the Solstice and ISL portfolio, serving as a resource and source of support …