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Assisted Living Week Recap

  • Writer: Areté Living Admin
    Areté Living Admin
  • Sep 27, 2022
  • 1 min read

We had fun celebrating during Assisted Living Week September 11-17! Here’s a recap from the week.


Joyful moments

This year’s theme from AHCA/NCAL was Joyful Moments. Check out a few of our joyful moments in the video below and on Instagram.



We invited team members to submit joyful moments for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Congratulations to our winners!

  • Brandon Pusey, Caregiver, Avamere at Sherwood

  • Chris Haeger, Maintenance Director, Avamere at Sherwood

  • Christie Wuerst, Business Office Manager, Avamere at Oak Park

  • Cristal Ruvalcaba, Director of Sales & Outreach, Avamere at Park Place

  • Cody Griffith, Director of Sales & Outreach, Avamere at Port Townsend

  • Jennifer Shaw, Director of Sales & Outreach, Avamere at Oak Park

  • Karissa Gundle, Life Enrichment Director, Avamere at Sherwood

  • Kevin Fortier, Director of Sales & Outreach, Avamere at Wenatchee

  • Megan Kerekes, Resident Care Coordinator, Avamere at Sherwood

  • Seth Leard, Chef, Avamere at Sherwood

Message from our president

Arete Living President Sarah Silva shared a special message in honor of Assisted Living Week. Arete Living proudly manages Avamere Communities, The Stafford, and Ovation.



Employee Q&A

We got to know a few of our team members! Get to know Tara Blount, Interim/Regional Executive Director with Arete Living in a special Q&A piece.



On the pod

Jeremy Gigstad, Director of Sales and Outreach with Avamere at Albany, joined the podcast to share his joyful moments and how he connects with seniors and their families.


Discover why his first home visit was so memorable and how he went from a car salesman to helping seniors find their new home.



Thank you to our assisted living teams – we appreciate you!



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