HORNELL, NY – Elderwood at Hornell administrator David Denny will be moving to a new position as administrator of the recently acquired Elderwood at North Creek in Northern New York. Sabrina Neal will take over administrative duties at Elderwood at Hornell, effective May 14, 2018. Ms. Neal remains in the building where she has served as director of nursing and assistant administrator since June 2011. She obtained her certificate in long term care administration in November 2017 from Saint Joseph’s College. This move will allow Ms. Neal to utilize her strengths in clinical supervision and operation management, while Mr. Denny will work to build the capacity and quality of care offered in North Creek. "Sabrina has a strong work ethic and a solid clinical background. Her hard work and willingness to make a difference as an administrator should serve her well for many years to come," Mr. Denny said. "She will be a great asset for Elderwood at Hornell." Mr. Denny is a licensed nursing home administrator with more than 20 years of experience in the field. His work spans for-profit and not-for-profit environments with a strong presence in skilled nursing facilities. He is excited for the opportunities and challenges that await him...

LIVERPOOL, NY – Michael Tisbe, PT, DPT, CSCS, director of rehab for Elderwood at Liverpool, was elected vice president of the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA). As vice president of NYPTA, He will serve on the Executive Committee and facilitate information exchanges between committees, the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee. Mr. Tisbe has held various positions on NYPTA since 2013 including director central district, leadership committee liaison and program committee chair. Mr. Tisbe also has been elected a delegate for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) House of Delegates. He has been a member since 1995. Mr. Tisbe received a Bachelor of Arts in biology from Manhattanville College and a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from SUNY Health Science Center. He earned his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2009. Since beginning his medical career as a staff physical therapist, he has held positions including lead physical therapist, regional director, rehabilitation and orthopedic director and physical therapy director. He was named director of rehab at Elderwood at Liverpool in 2011. "We are very proud to have Mike as an integral part of our management team. His passion for learning and helping others continues to create...

LAKE PLACID, NY – Michelle Amato, RN, has been named Director of Nursing Services at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, 185 Old Military Road, Lake Placid. Ms. Amato was most recently the Director of Nursing at Essex Center in Elizabethtown. She began her nursing career as a level 1 trauma ER nurse, and grew in her career as she gained management positions in nursing at various skilled nursing communities around the state. Ms. Amato will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the nursing care team as well as working to improve the quality measure rating of the facility. "I am looking forward to working with the caring staff here at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid to ensure that all of our patients, residents and families receive the quality care and services they expect and deserve," Ms. Amato said. Elderwood provides skilled nursing care, specialized subacute and rehabilitation care, cardiac care, cardiac telemetry services, assisted living, independent living and memory care at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and independent living communities across New York State, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. For more information, visit www.elderwood.com. Contact: Courtney Gfroerer Communications Specialist (716) 633-3900, ext. 1279  ...

LOCKPORT, NY – Elderwood at Lockport, a subacute rehabilitation and long-term care community at 104 Old Niagara Road, Lockport, has earned a three-star rating from Medicare.gov. The 126 bed facility ranks first in multiple direct nursing categories. The number of LPN hours and Nurse Aide hours spent per resident, per day, are the highest of any skilled nursing facility in Niagara County. In less than three months, the facility’s star ranking increased to three stars since it was purchased by Elderwood in January. The rating is based on statistics compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that includes the facility’s internal reports, care plans, staffing and results of New York State health inspections, with a focus on quality of care. The increased ranking speaks to the investments being made into the facility and the high-quality level of care Elderwood brings to the community. "We’re very proud of our hard-working staff who have made every effort to improve the quality of care within our facility," said Administrator Shari Hutchison. "I know that our staff will continue working over the next year to increase the level of services we’re able to provide to residents." Elderwood at Lockport offers skilled nursing care, as well...

LANCASTER, PA – Kristin Levering, PCHA has been named administrator of Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster, 120 Rider Avenue, Lancaster. Mrs. Levering’s appointment is followed by nearly seven years as director of admissions and marketing. She will lead the 76 bed personal care home, building on her relationships with staff, community connections and leadership experience. "I take pride in being a part of how far the building has come with regards to census, staffing, renovations and overall general feeling," said Mrs. Levering. Prior to her time at Elderwood, Mrs. Levering worked as the practice manager for Lititz Family Medicine, LG Health Express Quick Care. She held several similar positions in the health care field in parts of Delaware and Maryland. Born and raised in Lancaster, Mrs. Levering now lives in Lititz with her husband, son and daughter. The family enjoys spending summer weekends at the beach as well as on their boat. Elderwood provides skilled nursing care, specialized subacute and rehabilitation care, cardiac care, cardiac telemetry services, assisted living, independent living and memory care at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and independent living communities across New York State, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. For more information, visit www.elderwood.com. Contact: Courtney Gfroerer Communications Specialist (716) 633-3900 ext. 1279...