News at Givens Highland Farms

Linda Stanton, RN, recently promoted to Givens Communities Clinical Educator position

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

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Always Be Thankful

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

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Our Community’s Giving Tree

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

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Givens Communities announces its Board of Directors has appointed a new CEO

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.

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A Letter From Ken Partin, CEO on Social Inequality

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

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Covid-19 Update March 17

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

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