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LIGHTHOUSE AT WACONIA TO EXPAND MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY

WACONIA, MN—The Lighthouse at Waconia announced today an expansion of their memory care community—home to adults living with Alzheimer’s and memory related dementias. An additional 10 apartments will be added bringing the total memory care units to 81. The addition allows Lighthouse of Waconia to meet demand and provide their award-winning care to more people.

“The response to our individual approach to caring for adults challenged with memory related diseases has been overwhelming. We are proud that we will be able to meet the physical and emotional needs of more seniors with early to late stage Alzheimer’s and other memory-related dementias while providing critical support to their families,” said Todd Novaczyk, President of New Perspective Senior Living, the parent company of Lighthouse At Waconia.

New Perspective Senior Living developed their unique approach to memory-related caregiving the past 20 years. It has become the model of care throughout the New Perspective family of communities, including Lighthouse at Waconia. This award-winning approach centers on delivering compassionate care that focuses on the residents’ abilities not limitations to create for them a secure, enriched and fulfilling life.


About New Perspective Senior Living
New Perspective Senior Living develops, owns and operates nine senior living communities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. New Perspective offers living alternatives to seniors based on six guiding principles: Securing Dignity, Nurturing the Whole Person, Promoting Freedom of Choice, Fostering Independence, Incorporating Family and Friends, and Honoring Individuality. The company received the “Best of the Best” award by Assisted Living Executive magazine for employee training and retention. More than 250 people work for the organization, whose retention rate exceeds the national averages in the industry.

 

SHEILA MCARDLE APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR NEW PERSPECTIVE SENIOR LIVING

EDINA, MN—New Perspective Senior Living announced today that Sheila McArdle has joined the company as Vice President of Operations. Ms. McArdle brings more than thirty years of progressive experience in the senior care industry including leading operations and clinic services in assisted and independent living, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, skilled nursing centers and hospice settings.

“The addition of Sheila to our team will ensure that our residents will experience the very best in senior living that will allow them to age with dignity,” said Todd Novaczyk, President of New Perspective Senior Living. “Her significant industry experience will bring a new dimension to the level of care we provide each of our residents.

Ms. McArdle directed the opening of the first three Alzheimer’s programs in the State of Tennessee. She has managed regions from 500-2700 units for larger senior living organizations. She has enjoyed a history of success opening new properties and turning non-performing sites into profitable operations. In addition to holding a Nursing Home Administrator’s license, Ms. McArdle is a Registered Nurse. After practicing as a nurse for a number of years, she earned an additional Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Care Management from the University of Kansas.

Ms. McArdle will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day activities for the entire New Perspective Senior Living system.

For immediate release: Wednesday, October 3

Horizons Assisted Living to expand as part of acquisition

New Perspective Senior Living of Minneapolis has acquired the Horizons Assisted Living facilities in Cloquet and Barnum (Minnesota) from owners Donald and Elisa Proulx of Cloquet. The housing communities consist of six facilities serving 59 seniors in need of assisted living or memory care. Plans are underway to develop additional units for assisted living and memory care services in Cloquet and Barnum.

“We are pleased to add these exceptional facilities to our community of senior living homes,” said New Perspective’s President Todd Novaczyk. “The Horizons facilities support our mission of providing safe, secure housing for seniors in a vibrant, community-like environment.”

The acquisition will not affect the approximately 50 employees of the facilities and Elisa Proulx will continue to serve as the administrator.

“It is so gratifying to have New Perspective become part of our communities,” said Elisa Proulx, “Their keen sensitivity for seniors shows in the investments they make for living environments that encompass innovation, safety, respect, good health and fun.”

Novaczyk expects development to begin in October for two new facilities for assisted living and memory care. Each new unit will house up to 15 residents and require an additional hiring of 15-20 employees. Anticipated opening of the new units is spring of 2008.

New Perspective Senior Living is a developer, owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the Midwest. New Perspective Senior Living has an ownership and/or management interest in 500 units of senior housing in nine different communities across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. The group was founded in 1998 to establish a new standard in senior living. More information can be found at www.npseniorliving.com.