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GEORGETOWN, TX—The Hacienda at Georgetown, a luxury senior living community by Watermark Communities in the suburban Austin region, has welcomed seasoned health care professional Annika DiNovi as its new executive director. DiNovi joins Watermark Communities with nearly 15 years of experience in the luxury senior living housing and health care …

MCMINNVILLE, OR—Earlier this week, Meaghan Walkup, senior executive director for The Springs at Anna Maria in Medford, OR, was recognized with the Leadership Excellence Award by the Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA) at its annual convention in Portland, OR. Every year, OHCA honors long-term care professionals in the state who …

FRAMINGHAM, MA—Benchmark Senior Living, the largest senior housing provider in New England, announced earlier this week that Shelly Mattscheck, CNA, of Framingham, Massachusetts, has been appointed executive director of The Branches of Framingham, a Benchmark assisted living and mind and memory care community. In her new role, she will assume …

ATLANTA, GA—Lenbrook, Atlanta’s premier in-town community for engaged senior living for almost 40 years, has named three new members to its board of directors: Sarah Batts, Huanbiao Mo, Ph.D., and Philip Searles. “Sarah Batts, Dr. Mo and Philip Searles bring excellent experience and knowledge about health care and senior living …

DILLSBURG, PA—Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL), a leading not-for-profit provider of senior and retirement care services based in Dillsburg, has named Dan Davis as president and CEO. Davis will fill the position currently held by James Bernardo, due to Bernardo’s planned retirement at the end of the year. Prior to his appointment, …

CUTLER BAY, FL—According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. This number is predicted to increase to 16 million by 2050 as the baby boomer generation ages rapidly. In response to these staggering statistics, people across the country are coming together in more than …

BUTTE, MT—Faith Burns has been appointed the executive director of The Springs at Butte in Butte, Montana. In this role, Burns is responsible for all aspects of community operations, serving nearly 100 Butte families. As executive director, she reports to Regional Operations Director Nicole Jemming. “Faith is a natural fit for The …

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Pairing its clinical excellence with enhanced communication and support for residents and their families, Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Alexandria has introduced a clinical concierge program and welcomed Terra Reeves, RN, as its nurse concierge. Located at 2729 King St., the skilled nursing facility provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab …

LOVELAND, CO—The Capstone at Centerra, an Integral Senior Living (ISL) community specializing in assisted living, respite and memory care services, recently announced Deedra Moats as its executive director. Moats brings over 25 years of experience in the health and human services industry, providing residential care for a wide variety of …

DILLSBURG, PA—Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL), a leading not-for-profit provider of senior and retirement care services based in Dillsburg, has named Dr. Paul Katz to serve as corporate medical director. Dr. Katz will fill the position previously held by Dr. Russel Breish, who is retiring from the role. “As an internist/geriatrician …