U.S. News & World Report includes Givens Highland Farms in its latest online directory that evaluates more than 15,000 nursing homes throughout the country, providing ratings in two different areas, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The Black Mountain senior living community earned top marks as a high performing facility in both short-term and long-term care … Continued
What a festive day for residents and staff who enjoyed making our beautiful float and participated in the Black Mountain Christmas parade! Givens Highland Farms resident Belvadene Joliff was honored as the Grand Marshal. Learn why she is dressed as a “Rosie the Riveter” at https://www.thevalleyecho.com/all-news/the-holiday-season-comes-to-town
Givens Communities NEWS RELEASE Givens Communities Announces New Vice President of Philanthropy ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Givens Communities, a leader in senior living opportunities, has announced that Brian Guengerich will become the vice president of philanthropy for the nonprofit organization. “I think philanthropy provides a tremendous opportunity to advance Givens’ vision of expanding possibilities for aging,” … 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.
Who was Dr. Carter G. Woodson and why do we celebrate in February?
Givens Highlands Farms honors the legacy of Dr. King
June 5, 2020 Dear Residents, I am writing to you today on behalf of Givens Communities in order to address the blatant systemic discrimination and social inequality our friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens of color continue to face. These issues are here at our door, and we know that many of our residents, team members … Continued
Date: Tuesday March 17, 2020 Although Givens Highland Farms has no confirmed cases of the coronavirus known as COVID-19, we did learn yesterday of the first reported case in Buncombe County from the Health Department. We will implement protocols and adjust as necessary to keep residents and team members as protected as possible. Effective Wednesday, … Continued
