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🎇 Happy Independence Day! 🎆 Today, we honor the courage and vision of those who paved the way for our freedom. We wish you a festive and memorable Fourth of July! 💙 #IndependenceDay #July4th

🌟 Today holds special meaning for us at Presbyterian Homes, as we commemorate Juneteenth—a powerful reminder of freedom and equality. This day resonates deeply with our commitment to fostering a community where every individual is valued and respected. Let's honor Juneteenth by reflecting on its significance, embracing diversity wholeheartedly, and advancing inclusivity in all that we do. #Juneteenth

🌈✨ Celebrating Pride Month with a burst of color! 🎨✨ At Presbyterian Homes, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. This Pride Month, we came together on June 12th to create something beautiful and meaningful with our Tie-Dye Event. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our unique identities, spread love, and show our support for the LGBTQ+ community. Thank you to all our wonderful team members for making this event a success! Let’s embrace the colors of the rainbow and the spirit of unity. #PrideMonth #DiversityandInclusion

June 13-19 is National CNA and RA Week! 🎈🎉 At Presbyterian Homes, our CNAs and RAs are the heart of our care team, fostering connections with our residents that go beyond mere professional duties. They are the pillars of support, the smiling faces, and the compassionate souls who make each day brighter for those they care for. Happy National CNA and RA Week! #CNAWeek #CNA #RA

✨ Sales Awards Dinner 2024 ✨ Every year, Presbyterian Homes honors our amazing sales teams by hosting a Sales Awards Dinner! This event serves as a beacon of recognition, shining a spotlight on the dedication and hard work of our incredible teams in each community. This year, we hosted the Sales Awards Dinner on June 3rd. One of the most coveted awards of the night is the “Gold” – signifying greatness as the top producing sales team. This year, the amazing team who got to take home the Gold was Westminster Place! 🥇 We extend our gratitude to all attendees for their support of our sales teams! To our dedicated sales team members: your remarkable efforts at Presbyterian Homes are deeply appreciated!

According to the CDC, 1 in 4 U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours a day. 😯 Insights like this shed light on why staying active is so important – especially in the workplace! April 3rd was National Walking Day, and to celebrate, Presbyterian Homes is hosting weekly walks throughout the month of April to keep our team moving! Some benefits of walking include: ➡ Increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness ➡ Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke ➡ Improved management of conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain/stiffness, and diabetes ➡ Stronger bones and improved balance ➡ Increased muscle strength and endurance Thanks to all who joined us for our first walking event! 💪

✨Meet Ray Benegas!✨ Vice President of Information Technology Ray joined Presbyterian Homes in April 2023. Ray has more than 15 years’ experience in the senior living industry. Prior to Presbyterian Homes, Ray served as the National Director of Technologies for Post Acute and At-Home Services at Ascension Healthcare. In this role, he assumed technological leadership for 40 physical communities, spanning Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Assisted Living (AL), as well as Home Health and Hospice services. Ray holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Montana State University, as well as certifications including Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO) and Certified Digital Health Executive (CDH-E) granted by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). What is your favorite thing about working at Presbyterian Homes? One of my most favorite things is participating in the IT Resident Council meetings! I love engaging with our residents and talking about the IT features of the nurse call systems, our Comcast services, and our resident engagement platform. I have also enjoyed forming friendships with the Presbyterian Homes team! What’s your favorite way to spend a day off? Probably listening to music, I have a very eclectic taste and it helps me decompress after a stressful week. I also enjoy playing Xbox online with my son; it's the perfect way to connect with him while he's away at Purdue!

✨ Meet Ramona Wilt!✨ Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Sales Ramona joined Presbyterian Homes in 2021. She has more than 25 years of managerial experience building, restructuring, and leading top producing sales and marketing teams across the nation. While serving in various corporate, regional, and director roles, Ramona has created effective and results-driven marketing systems. She brings a diverse range of senior living experience through her education and experience in the architectural design of senior living communities for the first 15 years of her career path. Ramona has completed Master’s level work in Organizational Leadership for Healthcare at Immaculata University, and holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Interior Design from Drexel University. She serves on the National SMASH Board and is a current Cabinet Member of Leading Age. What is your favorite thing about working at Presbyterian Homes? Presbyterian Homes culture is very collaborative. The best minds and industry leaders coming together to extend the mission and vision of the organization is so engaging for me. Having the ability to serve in my role has been one of the greatest privileges in my career. I truly love the company, staff and most importantly the residents! What are some of your favorite hobbies outside of work? I recently started a small re-sale vintage business called Mona Maison. It is located in North Aurora at a shoppe called Past and Present on State Street. I find rare and unique home décor for those that appreciate and have a passion for antique and vintage items. Being an interior designer has helped fuel this passion of creating beautiful spaces that bring joy to others in their home environments.

Yesterday, our dedicated Sales and Marketing team and Executive Directors attended the Next Step Sales Management Training – Business Development & Blue Sky Selling. This comprehensive training is designed to equip our team with the latest strategies, techniques, and insights to excel in sales management and business development, propelling us towards even greater success in serving our valued residents and community. Thank you to all who attended for making this event a success! At Presbyterian Homes, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, empowering our employees to reach their fullest potential and deliver exceptional experiences to those we serve. 💫

✨ Meet Cheryl Miller! ✨ Director of Risk, Compliance & Legal Cheryl joined Presbyterian Homes in 2015. She has over 15 years of experience as an attorney specializing in health care law. She worked at a national law firm and then Brookdale Senior Living while attending Loyola University Chicago School of Law at night. After earning her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree, she worked at a woman-owned law practice representing healthcare clinicians and entities, focusing her practice on corporate matters, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management. Cheryl has a pragmatic approach to help the company and the communities achieve their risk and compliance goals while minimizing risk. She is easily accessible and explains complex legal matters in an understandable way.  What do you do in your free time? Outside of work you can find me curled up with a good book, cooking, or looking for my next travel adventure. What is your favorite thing about working at Presbyterian Homes?  My favorite part about working at Presbyterian Homes is also one of my biggest joys: seeing team members grow in their positions and achieve their goals. It is highly rewarding to witness the person’s success, and through them, the collective success of the community and the company.