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American House Promotes Jodie Audia to Vice President of Life Enrichment, Cognitive Programming

by Jeff Shaw

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — American House Senior Living Communities has promoted Jodie Audia to the role of vice president of life enrichment and cognitive programming. Audia is responsible for the creation and implementation of life enrichment and cognitive programming strategies, policies and programs across American House’s portfolio of more than 50 communities in five states. Prior to joining American House in 2018, Audia served as branch director at Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice, where she played a pivotal role in decreasing hospital readmissions and ensuring excellence in patient care. …

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Post-Pandemic Considerations for Acquisitions and Renovations

by Sarah Daniels

By Sarah Daniels Planning ahead is never easy, but in the world of senior living construction, acquisitions and renovations, it makes everything that follows easier — and often more cost effective in the long term. The need to future-proof seniors housing has taken on new significance in the face of COVID-19 and will continue to be a priority to help prospective and current residents feel safe physically, mentally and emotionally. With seniors housing occupancy rates down, creating a strong, upfront plan for long-term goals incorporating trends in design, wellness and technology …

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Cadence Living Hires Melissa Cole as Regional Vice President of Operations for the North Carolina Region

by Jeff Shaw

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cadence Living has hired Melissa Cole as vice president of operations for the North Carolina region. Cole will have principal responsibility over operations of the seven Cadence Living-managed communities in the Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Raleigh metro areas. Cole brings over 20 years of senior living operations experience to Cadence Living and is a member of the North Carolina Assisted Living Association Board of Directors. Before Joining Cadence, she served in a similar role for Five Star Senior Living and also served in various leadership capacities including regional …

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Buckner Retirement Services Promotes Danica McGuire to Executive Director of Ventana by Buckner

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DALLAS — Buckner Retirement Services has promoted Danica McGuire to executive director of Ventana by Buckner, a high-rise continuing care retirement community in Dallas. McGuire previously served as the community’s associate executive director. Ventana’s previous executive director, Chuck Childress, is now the director of operations for Buckner Retirement Services, the faith-based, nonprofit senior living provider that operates Ventana. McGuire began her career in aging services as a social work intern. She then worked in various leadership roles including assisted living director, activity director, marketing director and assistant administrator. In 2010, …

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Aegis Living Hires Constance Schein as Senior Vice President of Clinical and Health Services

by Jeff Shaw

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aegis Living, a Bellevue-based owner-operator, has hired Constance Schein as senior vice president of clinical and health services. Schein will lead nursing and care initiatives across the company, as the company moves toward a more integrated healthcare model and focuses on wellness. In addition to overseeing all nursing and care, Schein will manage and develop existing and new healthcare partnerships, enlist new technology to improve resident care, and support general managers in hiring, developing and retaining talent. Prior to joining Aegis Living, Schein served as vice president …

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Bellwether Enterprise Hires Taylor Mokris as Senior Vice President of Seniors Housing and Care

by Jeff Shaw

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital has hired Taylor Mokris as senior vice president of seniors housing and care. Mokris will play a leadership role in the development and execution of the growth strategy for Bellwether Enterprise’s seniors housing and care mortgage lending platform. He joins the team under Ryan Stoll, who was appointed national director of seniors housing and care in March. Mokris will be based in the Charlotte office. Mokris has over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, including relationship management, originations, underwriting and …

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Lifespace Communities Appoints Sandra Parker as General Counsel

by Jeff Shaw

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Lifespace Communities has appointed Sandra Parker to the position of general counsel. Parker is a lawyer with more than 25 years of experience. Her knowledge and expertise span many aspects of the health care industry, including hospital administration, federal healthcare regulations, pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance and health data information. Sandra earned her bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, her master’s degree in English literature from Louisiana State University, and her Juris Doctor from the Loyola School of Law. Lifespace Communities, based …

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Webinar: Seniors Housing Valuation Outlook — What’s Next Now that the Pandemic End is in Sight?

by Sarah Daniels

  How do owners, operators, investors, developers and lenders view valuation in seniors housing? Seniors Housing Business and sponsor V&IG hosted the webinar “Seniors Housing Valuation Outlook — What’s Next Now that the Pandemic End is in Sight?” to weigh in as trends in the market solidify. What can the seniors housing industry expect when it comes to construction, labor, the impact of equity and debt on valuations, changing operating models and more? How can the industry bounce back from low occupancy rates? What will determine value now and in the immediate …

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Essex Communities Hires Camille Burke as Chief Development Officer

by Jeff Shaw

OMAHA, Neb. — Essex Communities, an Omaha-based active adult operator, has added Camille Burke to its leadership team as vice president and chief development officer. Burke has more than 20 years of experience in the seniors housing industry, including almost 17 years at Christian Living Communities, where she recently ended her tenure as interim chief executive officer. At Christian Living Communities, Burke helped lead design, development, pre-sales, opening of new communities and community operations, growing the portfolio from three continuing care retirement communities to 26 communities across seven states In …

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VIUM Capital Hires Four Senior Managing Directors

by Jeff Shaw

COLUMBUS, Ohio — VIUM Capital, a seniors housing and healthcare lender based in Columbus, has hired four new members to its team, all as senior managing directors. The firm hired Columbus-based Chris Blanda and Brendan Healy; Austin, Texas-based Scott Blount; and Boca Raton, Florida-based Tony Ruberg. The four have previously worked together while closing over $3 billion of seniors housing and healthcare financings, though their professional histories were not disclosed. Blanda and Healy will focus their efforts across the Midwest, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, while Ruberg will focus on the country’s …

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