Emeritus Celebrates 17th Birthday and Family Values Winners!

It is an honor and pleasure to wish you and our entire Emeritus Family a “Happy 17th Birthday!”

In 1993, our company consisted of a handful of communities that provided a relatively new service called “assisted living.” Today, together we provide a wide range of services and care to seniors throughout the United States. And while many companies in this industry are struggling through a challenging economy, our company continues to grow and thrive. Our health as a company is a result of your continued commitment to excellence and is a reflection of the valuable and caring relationships you have built with our residents, their families and each other.

Every year, we celebrate our Emeritus Birthday by recognizing individuals who consistently live and model our Family Values.

After reading over 320 nominations the following individuals were selected to be honored as our 2010 Family Values Winners.

• DeAnna Allen, Activity Assistant, Carmel Valley, CA - Western Region 5
• Cindy Boman, Life Enrichment Director, Court at Overland Park, KS - Midwest Region 1
• Karen Colombe, Wellness Coordinator, Emeritus at the Landing of Queensbury, NY Northeast Region 5
• Glenda Coots, Director of Dining Services - Southeast Division
• Sean Dimas, Executive Director, La Casa Grande, FL - Southeast Region 4
• Gina Drown, Executive Director, Emeritus at Broadmoor, CO - Mountain Region 3
• Christina Gartrell, Resident Care Director, Emeritus at Corona, CA - Western Region 4
• Renee Meyers, Wellness Coordinator, Emeritus at Highland Hills, ID - Mountain Region 3
• DJ Raux, Senior Regional Director of Operations - Northeast Region 5
• Patricia Ross, Lead Resident Assistant, Heritage Hills SCC, GA - Southeast Region 1
• Carol Steele, Memory Care Director, Emeritus at Fox Run, OH - Midwest Region 5
• Maureen Vahue, Resident Assistant, West Side Manor Rochester, NY - Northeast Region 5
• Michaele Walter, Director of Dining Services, Summerville at Kenner, LA - South Central Region 4
• Kim Weber Zinsmeyer, Memory Care Director and Regional Memory Care Mentor, Oakwell Farms, TX - South Central Region 1

These individuals represent the very best of who we are and what we do every day. Congratulations to our winners, and to all of the nominees. And I’d also like to send a special thanks to every person who took the time to send in their nominations.

Happy Birthday Emeritus – and here’s to many more!

Granger