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Matthew Kessler

Claiborne Senior Living appoints Matthew Kessler as regional director of operations

Matthew Kessler has been named the regional director of operations at Hattiesburg, MS-based Claiborne Senior Living for the company’s Mississippi and Louisiana communities.

He will provide hands-on support, guidance and direction on operational standards for resident care, cost control, quality and safety while striving for excellent service and high occupancy in his designated communities.

Kessler has more than a decade of experience in the financial sector. 

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Alisha Landes

Morning Pointe at Happy Valley adds Alisha Landes as executive director

Alisha Landes has been named executive director of Morning Pointe at Happy Valley, Rossville, GA.

Landes has more than 25 years of experience in caring for older adults. She previously worked for Morning Pointe Senior Living as a regional nurse and as an executive director.

Medical Guardian names Jim Reilly director of senior living

Jim Reilly has been named the director of senior living at Medical Guardian, which makes safety solutions for senior living and affordable senior housing 

Reilly brings a background in senior living and healthcare to his new role, along with expertise in business development, clinical leadership and operational management. He has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and an MBA from Eastern University.

Interim HealthCare appoints Donna Merritt as VP of clinical quality

Donna Merritt has been named the vice president of clinical quality at Interim HealthCare, a network of senior living and care, home care, home health, hospice and medical staffing services.

Merritt, a registered nurse with a background in risk management, also brings experience in home health and hospice management to her new role. She previously was regional director of operations at BAYADA Home Health Care.

Merritt earned her undergraduate degree in business administration from Florida State University.

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