Distinctive Living Appoints Ford General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer

September 23, 2024

FREEHOLD, NJ — Distinctive Living, a national senior living management and development company, has announced in a press release the hiring of Timothy J. Ford as General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer. Ford is responsible for overseeing legal matters and human resources functions across Distinctive Living’s portfolio of communities.

Recently elected to the NJ Assisted Living Council Board of Directors, Ford brings almost two decades of extensive legal expertise in senior care, long-term care, and assisted living facility operations. Licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York, as well as in federal courts, Ford has dedicated his career to representing senior housing developers, owners, and administrators. Prior to joining Distinctive Living, he also had extensive experience litigating employment matters in State and Federal Court.

“I am honored to join Distinctive Living and contribute to an organization that is dedicated to elevating standards of care in senior and assisted living,” Ford said. “I look forward to collaborating with the team to build upon the company’s success and continue making a positive impact on the lives of residents and their families.”

Before joining Distinctive Living, Ford served as outside general counsel and litigation counsel for numerous senior care and assisted living organizations. He has a strong background in creating comprehensive resident agreements, guiding facilities in employment matters, and ensuring effective staff training and compliance with risk management protocols.

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“We are excited to welcome Tim to the Distinctive Living family,” said Joe Jedlowski chairman/CEO of Distinctive Healthcare. “His deep understanding of the legal landscape within the senior care industry and his commitment to risk management and compliance make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team.”

Ford’s professional affiliations include membership in the Health Care Association of New Jersey, LeadingAge NJDE, and the New Jersey State Bar Association. He also serves on the New Jersey Assisted Living Council Board and the Education Committee for the Health Care Association of New Jersey.

Distinctive Living is a national senior living management provider in the active-adult, independent-living, assisted-living, and memory-care sectors. Distinctive Living currently operates 48 communities and has 14 under development via its development services platform, Distinctive Living Development, LLC.