The GHF Library recently expanded its offerings related to dementia and caring. Our volunteers organized these resources at the request of Joey Abel, Givens Highland Farms Navigator, and from the feedback from residents and experts at MemoryCare. Here’s a complete list and where to find them: Boss, Pauline—Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief … Continued
Our community is celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week (May 8 – 14, 2022), sponsored by the American Health Care Association (AHCA). The theme for 2022 celebrates the essential role that skilled nursing care centers and staff play in Creating and Nurturing Connections for our residents. In celebration of NSNCW, our Health Services team created … Continued
Congratulations to Linda Stanton, RN, on her recent promotion to the newly created Givens Communities Clinical Educator position. Linda started at Givens Highland Farms in 2013 as our campus Staff Development Coordinator. In her new role, she will be doing training and education in the clinical areas throughout Givens Communities, as well as starting an … Continued
Hello everyone, As we prepare to reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 17th, 2022, it is important for us to celebrate that this year marks Givens Communities’ first year observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as an official company holiday. After three years of dedicated work from our Cultural Inclusion … Continued
Hello everyone! I know the past two years have been extremely challenging for all. Thank you to all of our friends, families, colleagues, and communities in which we live and work for your willingness to partner with us through the storm of the pandemic. During this holiday season, let us remember and pray for all … Continued
As 2021 comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on our residents’ uncommon resilience during unprecedented times. Our community responded with grace and understanding when we had to reinstate the safety measures necessary to be healthy throughout the year. In appreciation, Givens Highland Farms is pleased to give each of our residents the “2021 … Continued
The story begins in 2016 with a large white oak tree that grew on the grounds where the homes of Meadowmont now stand. Executive Director Ken Kramer discerned that the tree could be harvested and cut into boards that would be kiln-dried. The collective vision was that someday somebody would use the lumber for special … Continued
Givens Communities announces its Board of Directors has appointed a new CEO
Kevin Schwab will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer beginning August 30, 2021.
Kevin Schwab will follow current President and CEO Ken Partin, who will be retiring after 40 years of outstanding leadership and faithful service to the organization, 30 of which were spent as Givens’ CEO.