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On the Move: Kendal Corp. names Vassar Byrd CEO … OIG calls on Louisiana to monitor nursing homes’ compliance with staff background check requirements … HHS announces plan to enhance healthcare cybersecurity...

LeadingAge Florida has named Kiki Litchford as its new director of business and professional development. Litchford’s role at LeadingAge Florida will involve developing relationships with business members...

Shakar Place, a rehabilitation and nursing center located in Albany, NY, has hired Mark Olsen as their new nursing director. Olsen’s predecessor, Larry Slatky, was Albany county’s highest paid –...

The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) has promoted Amy Stewart to chief nursing officer. In her new role, Stewart will be responsible for expanding AAPACN’s expertise across post-acute...

Health Dimensions Group, a long-term care management organization, has named Melissa Zygarlicke as senior director of finance to support its growth in senior living operations. Zygarlicke will oversee...

Christian Horizons, a leader of senior living based in the Midwest, has named Kate Bertram as president and CEO. Within this role, Bertram will provide strategic oversight to fulfill the organization’s...

Jennifer Carpentieri will serve as the next administrator of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located in Commack, NY.  A 27-year industry veteran, Carpentieri most recently acted as administrator...

Shannon Gutierrez has been appointed chief operating officer of Presbyterian Homes’ Ten Twenty Grove rental community and three Life Plan communities located in Illinois. Gutierrez will oversee team...

Tomas Mendez has been named vice president of operations for Frasier, a not-for-profit life plan community in Boulder, CO. He will oversee all resident services and programs throughout the 20-acre community...

Mary Franklin has been promoted to the associate executive director of the HealthPark Life Plan community of Cypress Cove. Franklin joined Cypress Cove as director of resident services six years ago. In...