Tenn., merged to form Vitality Living. The company’s combined portfolio will include 12 communities with an additional fi ve de- velopments scheduled to open over the next two years.
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Yardi was select- ed by Mainstreet Equity Corp. as the com- pany’s single connected software solution to help drive performance for its properties across Western Canada.
Skokie, Ill.-based Covenant Retirement Com- munities announced a name change to Cov- enant Living Communities and Services ef- fective in 2019. The new name also includes the tag line, “Live with Promise” as a result of market research. Additionally, a new logo refl ects Covenant Living’s faith-based history and incorporates the Christian symbol of a fi sh implying new life and a safe space.
Guardian Pharmacy Services, headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., announced an expansion in Wisconsin with Prescriptions Plus partner- ship. The expansion will allow Prescriptions Plus to better serve existing and new residents and further enhance Guardian’s footprint in the Midwest. Founded in 2004, Guardian Pharmacy’s 35 locations now serve more than 100,000 residents throughout 23 states.
eMenuCHOICE, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., announced a new integration with PointClickCare that allows a seamless trans- fer of information, bolstering convenience and decreasing the likelihood of errors, for customers that use both systems.
West Allis, Wis.-based Heritage Senior Living and Crestwood, Ill.-based Medication Man- agement Partners announced a partner- ship to work together toward the goal of simplifying the medication administration process and reducing medication errors in Heritage’s communities.
Lifespace Communities, headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, announced the completion of a Wi-Fi upgrade by Hotel Internet Services at four of its communities.
Oasis Senior Advisors, based in Bonita Springs, Fla., opened three new franchises
in Bucks County, Pa., led by Scott Burgess; Fort Worth, Texas, led by Crystal Drum- goole; and Grand Rapids, Mich., led by Bri- an Hauenstein. The company now operates 75 franchises in 26 states.
Based in St. Petersburg, Fla., Solvere Living has been contracted to operate six addition- al senior living communities: a communi- ty under development in Tampa, Fla., an existing community in Baltimore, Md., and four existing communities in Texas. With the addition of the six communities, Sol- vere Living now operates 17 communities in eight states, including Florida, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Michigan, Oklaho- ma, Texas, and Virginia.
Watercrest Senior Living, based in Vero Beach, Fla., broke ground on Watercrest Winter Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Winter Park, Fla. The community, which will off er 75 assisted living and 32 memory care residenc- es, is scheduled for completion in late 2019. Community features will include a prome- nade, pool, fi replace, signature water wall, multiple dining venues, children’s play space, grand balconies, and Southern style outdoor living spaces. The company also opened Sage Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, off ering 128 residences in Kissimmee, Fla.
Appointments, Promotions & Recognition
Benchmark named Doron Kathein as execu- tive director to lead The Village at Mariner’s Point, located in East Haven, Conn. Most recently, he managed The Village’s sister community in Brighton, Mass. Prior to his transition to senior living, Kathein had a career in hospitality managing hotels in Israel, New York City, and Beverly Hills. The company also welcomed Kelly Ellis as external director of community relations at Wellington at Hershey’s Mill located in West Chester, Pa. She will be responsible for tar- geted referral sources from among commu- nity associations, the medical community, and relevant professional societies.
Five Star Senior Living, based in Newton, Mass., announced that president and CEO
Bruce Mackey will retire at the end of 2018. Mackey has been with Five Star since its founding in 2001 and has served as president and CEO since 2008. Katherine Potter has been appointed as president and CEO of Five Star eff ective January 1, 2019. She has worked for Five Star since 2012 and most re- cently served as executive vice president and general counsel.
CHRIS COLLINS
Vero Beach, Fla.-based Harbor Retirement Associ- ates (HRA) named Chris Collins as the company’s new CFO. Collins has served as HRA’s controller for the past six years and
in his new role, will be responsible for manag- ing the accounting and finance teams for HRA communities across the country. He has more than 26 years of experience in account- ing and operations management.
Richmond, Va.-based HHHunt was named one of America’s top adoption-friendly workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Workplace recognition is based on an analysis of fi nancial assistance and paid leave for fam- ilies who adopt, based on surveys completed by employers. The company also announced several promotions in its properties develop- ment division, which acquires, develops, and constructs senior living communities: Robert Chappelle has been promoted to vice presi- dent of development and construction; Scott Hale has been promoted to director of con- struction; and Ashley Peace has the joined the team as director of real estate development.
Integral Senior Living (ISL) appointed Meli- sa Bond as director of sales and marketing at Amara Place Senior Living located in Colum- bia, S.C. Previously, Bond worked as senior lifestyle counselor at Discovery Senior Living and has 15 years of experience in the insur- ance industry. ISL also announced the pro- motion of Madison Wright to senior Vibrant Life®
director at The Pointe at Lifespring Se-
nior Living, located in Knoxville, Tenn. She fi rst joined the community in 2016 as sales and marketing assistant. In her new role, Wright will be responsible for the communi- ty’s activities program and in coaching and training other Vibrant Life directors.
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