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On July 31, 2025, Redstone’s President and Chief Executive Officer, John R. Dickson, IV, officially marked his retirement. The retirement, first announced at Redstone’s annual Gala in November of 2024, has been a carefully planned transition that ensures Redstone’s stability and opportunities for future growth. Since the announcement, there have been many strategic meetings, and multiple opportunities to celebrate Dickson’s leadership.

Tampa, Florida, July 28, 2025 – MedBest Recruiting, Senior Living Executive Search, is proud to share that our President & CEO, Julie Rupenski has been named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Florida for 2025 by “Women We Admire”, a platform and membership organization that recognizes and celebrates accomplished women leaders across various fields.

LeadingAge PA welcomes four leaders to its 2025-2026 Board of Directors. The new members bring a wide range of experience and insight that will help guide the association’s efforts to support, advocate for, and advance the ecosystem of PA aging services.

(Newtown Square, Pa.)—White Horse Village welcomed residents, team members, and guests on July 1 for a joyful celebration marking the launch of major campus improvement projects. The event, held at the porte cochère of the Clubhouse entrance, marked the official start of the community’s multi-phase Secretariat Plan, a long-term plan that aims to enhance spaces and services for current and future residents.

You have probably heard by now that coming soon, there will be a new way to calculate your facility’s case mix score. We’ve known for years this day would come and now is the time to be sure your teams are well-prepared for this shift. Pennsylvania case mix will shift from being RUGs based to PDPM based. This transition will be phased in over the next few years with the full effect taking place in 2027.

LeadingAge PA awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 31 professionals advancing their careers in aging services through the 2025 scholarship program.

(Newtown Square, Pa.) — The Charitable Foundation at White Horse Village retirement community has received large contributions in the past, but none close to the recent bequest of $6.53 million from a resident’s estate.

LeadingAge PA has announced the 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients, recognizing outstanding contributions by members and organizations in aging services through innovation, leadership, and advocacy.

LeadingAge PA, state leaders, and residents gathered in the Main Capitol Rotunda to advocate for establishing a more consistent and sustainable Medicaid reimbursement system for nursing homes and LIFE providers in the 2025–26 state budget.

Camp Hill (PA) – Meredith Schell Fields, President/CEO of United Church of Christ Homes (UCC Homes), recently announced that Craig Shelly has been named Corporate Compliance Administrator for United Church of Christ Homes.

MECHANICSBURG, PA — As part of its ongoing strategic vision and commitment to serve older adults with excellence, Messiah Lifeways® has announced plans to transfer ownership of Mount Joy Country Homes to Pleasant View Communities, a like-minded, mission-driven organization based in Manheim, PA. The final transfer of ownership and timing is subject to regulatory approvals.

Central Penn Business Journal has selected Evon Bergey, Landis Communities Vice President of Operations/COO, as a 2025 Women of Influence honoree. Women of Influence honors high-achieving women for their career accomplishments.

(Newtown Square, Pa.) — When it comes to retirement communities, White Horse Village has a consistent reputation as one of the top destinations in the Philadelphia area.

Allentown, Pennsylvania—Join us for the 2025 Phoebe Institute on Aging (PIA) Conference. Held at DeSales University on Wednesday, April 30, this half-day conference will explore how Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is shaping the future of aging and caregiving.