Happy New Year

Happy New Year to our residents, families, and team members! As we welcome 2023, I reflect on all we accomplished together in 2022 and our plans for the years to come.

In January 2022 we rebranded to Arete Living as a senior living management organization overseeing Avamere Communities, The Stafford, and Ovation.

Ovation Heartwood Preserve in Omaha, Nebraska held a successful grand opening as they welcomed their first residents. We walked to end Alzheimer’s, proudly sponsoring the Alzheimer’s Association in this annual event to support Alzheimer's awareness and research. We recognized important moments, including birthdays like Ferriel DeLap, resident with Avamere at Bethany, who turned 105 in October 2022. Our teams truly treasure celebrating milestones with residents.

We cheered our team members as they earned awards recognizing their commitment to serving seniors. Among the many award winners are two incredible individuals recognized by the Oregon Health Care Association: Carey Dienhart, Life Enrichment Director with The Stafford, who earned the Enrichment of Life Award and Livia Thompson, Sr. Life Enrichment Director with Avamere at Bethany, who earned the Special Service Award.

Avamere at Newberg in Oregon received the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association, standing as a testament of our team’s dedication to quality person-centered care. Our organization has a rich history earning these top-tier awards from the AHCA, and we look forward to continuing to strive for and earn these awards.

As we entered fall, we celebrated Joyful Moments during Assisted Living Week in September.

In 2022 just as in years past, I’ve seen our teams unite to lift up one another in times of challenge, celebrate incredible moments, and continue to elevate our level of care each day. Thank you to our teammates for your incredible drive and passion for service. Thank you to our residents and families for trusting our senior living communities and teams. It’s truly an honor to serve you.

I look forward to all we will accomplish and celebrate in 2023 and onward.