With 2022 projected to ship extra well being and medical companies to the revolutionary Milford Wellness Village, proprietor and operator Nationwide Healthcare Companies just lately introduced new management for the rising campus in southern Delaware.
Alonzo “Lon” Kieffer joined the Nationwide group as government director for the Milford Wellness Village. He ensures that every one service companions positioned throughout the village work collectively to reinforce the shared mission of delivering distinctive well being, schooling and wellness companies to the neighborhood. Kieffer has over 20 years of expertise working in management positions throughout the healthcare business, together with expert nursing amenities, impartial and assisted-living amenities, rehab administration and household caregiving. He was beforehand the chief director for a 400-acre persevering with care retirement neighborhood in Maryland.
“I’m proud to be a part of a group that’s revitalizing the healthcare continuum within the Metropolis of Milford and Delaware by addressing gaps in companies,” Kieffer mentioned. “The Milford Wellness Village is offering entry to a full vary of well being companies and specialists all at one conveniently positioned campus. We’re rising day-after-day, and constructing new well being and wellness synergies all through the area.”
Kieffer was the 2004 Delaware Healthcare Amenities Affiliation Administrator of the 12 months and is a previous gubernatorial appointee to the Delaware Board of Examiners of Nursing Dwelling Directors, the place he additionally served as board president for 2 phrases. Kieffer is the founding father of Defender of Caregivers, which focuses on the significance of the caregiver and determination maker in forging skilled and private relationships within the senior dwelling business. He holds a bachelor of science diploma in nursing from the College of Maryland and an MBA from the College of Baltimore.
“Lon is an incredible chief within the well being and wellness occupation and has a distinguished background that can amplify our companies and the top quality of care we offer all through the Milford Wellness Village,” mentioned Meir Gelley, Nationwide Healthcare Companies CEO. “He’s an distinctive addition who enhances our whole group.”
Mona Boyer is the brand new basic supervisor on the Milford Wellness Village. Boyer is chargeable for guaranteeing a protected and comfy working atmosphere for present tenants, leasing obtainable areas, and dealing with contractors as they proceed renovations throughout campus.
“I’m excited in regards to the optimistic impression the Milford Wellness Village will carry to the Metropolis of Milford and the neighborhood at giant,” Boyer mentioned. “I imagine in caring for our neighbors and a way of neighborhood, and the village actually takes care of the folks in its neighborhood.”
Previous to becoming a member of the Nationwide group, Boyer managed amenities and operations for a medical supplier with three areas serving Kent and Sussex counties. She holds a bachelor of science diploma in enterprise administration from Wesley Faculty and a certificates in human sources administration from the College of California-Santa Cruz.
Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Heart welcomes Karen Hurst as administrator. Hurst has made a profession in healthcare administration with expertise throughout many fields within the business. She was most just lately the administrator for a 130-bed rehabilitation middle and has additionally held management positions overseeing admissions, operations, billing and accounting. Hurst holds a bachelor’s diploma in enterprise well being administration from Neumann College, and an MBA from the College of Phoenix.
Polaris additionally welcomes Ila Klinger as the ability’s director of nursing. A registered nurse with greater than 20 years of expertise in nursing, Klinger beforehand served as supervisor of scientific operations and director of nursing at a short- and long-term care companies supplier, overseeing scientific apply in 13 nursing facilities. As a part of her general position to make sure every affected person receives the standard care they want, she’s going to oversee the brand new ventilator care unit, which is scheduled to open quickly.
“We’re thrilled to have Karen and Ila be a part of our unbelievable Polaris employees who serve the neighborhood with the best stage of care,” mentioned Gelley. “With our new growth, they’ll assist us welcome and take care of extra residents who want short- and long-term care in our state-of-the-art facility.”
Polaris opened in March 2020 with the Reserve, its part 1 growth, which affords 26 beds together with a state-of-the artwork rehabilitation health club and an actions of day by day dwelling occupational remedy suite. Part 2, Riverwalk, is now open and provides a further 60 beds. The power has a number of eating rooms, actions areas, and lounge areas. Coming quickly is Spiritus, a ventilator care unit which is the primary operation of its variety in southern and central Delaware. New admissions are presently being accepted at Polaris.
Milford Wellness Village, owned by Nationwide Healthcare Companies, is an revolutionary, multi-use improvement initiative dedicated to delivering built-in well being, schooling and different companies to the Metropolis of Milford, and communities in Kent and Sussex counties. Coordinated companies are supplied by a choose mixture of like-minded organizations and tenants that equally share the will to enhance the well being and well-being of space residents and scale back general prices.
Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Heart supplies cutting-edge post-acute companies, expert nursing care and goal-oriented therapies in a homelike atmosphere in Milford. As a proud member of Nationwide Healthcare Companies, Polaris is dedicated to delivering the best requirements of post-hospital care to expedite restoration in an atmosphere that’s genuinely caring, whereas selling dignity and respect.
To study extra, go to polarishealthcarerehab.com and milfordwellnessvillage.com.