Watermark Retirement Communities, one of the nation’s largest and most respected senior housing operators, is now managing The Watermark at Bellevue, bringing its award-winning programs to the commu- nity’s memory care and assisted living ac- commodations. Previously The Holden at Bellevue, the community features 136 stylish suites, chef-prepared cuisine and a location in the heart of downtown Bellevue, close to world-class shopping, restaurants, art galler- ies and medical care. Watermark Retirement Communities will introduce its signature programming to the community, as well as a lifestyle built on choice, fine amenities and integrative wellbeing. Concurrent with this shift in management, construction is being done on a new independent living building adjacent to The Watermark at Bellevue, which will bring 155 Independent Living apartments as well as a slate of engaging ac- tivities to the campus in 2024.
Appointments, Promotions & Recognition
JUANITA BROWN
On July 1, Retirement Unlimited, Inc. (RUI), a Virginia-based senior living company, extended their partnership with Welltower in taking over management of two communities, newly named Elancé at Old Town Alexandria and Elancé at Boynton Beach. Both communities join RUI’s Elancé Luxury Brand. With these additions in Virginia and Florida, the company has now added six communities to its portfolio since the start of 2023 totaling 26 communities across the East Coast.
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Juanita Brown has been named community rela- tions director for Chelsea Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Au- rora, CO. In this posi- tion, she will be respon-
for community outreach and
marketing.Brown previously was regional sales director for Bonaventure Senior Living for CO, OR and WA. She also served as regional sales director for Columbia River Home Health in Kennewick, WA. Brown brings over 20 years of senior living and sales support experience to this position. She is a Dementia Certified Practitioner.
ounces of scotch every night and I guess that had some effect on my long life also.” Button was born on July 24, 1923 in Rule, Texas. In his 100 years, Dub traveled all over the world. He is fortunate to have a plethora of kids and grandchildren from three marriages to three wonderful women. During his time in the Navy, Dub became the Navigator of the USS San Marcus. His most notable as- signment was preparing Bikini Atoll for the for testing the bombs to be used in future
warfare, ironically with two other Sagewood residents. “As a person who has lived this long, I have looked for the answers to life’s major questions,” adds Dub. “One of the les- sons I learned and hold dearly is to love your fellow man. My goal is to do everything I can to make life better for those in the world.” As Dub reflects on his life, he is proud of the choices he made, the accomplishments he achieved and the family he built. Dub looks forward to many more years of joy and love.
SARA MILLER
Sara Miller has been named executive director for Chisholm Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Wichita, KS. In this capacity, she will oversee all daily care,
programming and operations. Miller previ- ously was residence director and assistant residence director with Legend Senior Living
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