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CAPE CORAL, Fla., December 31, 2024 – Gulf Coast Village, Cape Coral’s only Life Plan Community and Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) announces Sarah Richard, as the new campus Executive Director. Richard is expected to transition into the role in January 2025.
With a decade of experience in social work and over five years of dedicated service in long-term care, Richard has established herself as a compassionate and skilled professional in the senior living industry. For the past three years, she has served as the administrator at The Preserve, a VOANS sister community in Fort Myers, where her leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. She is also a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and CORE-certified Assisted Living Facility Administrator in the state of Florida. These credentials reflect her commitment to delivering exceptional care and operational excellence.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to Gulf Coast Village,” said Ryan Keller, regional vice president of senior living operations. “Her extensive background in social work, long-term care, and administration, combined with her passion for enhancing the lives of seniors, aligns perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional care and services to our residents.”
Richard was born and raised in Fort Myers and has one son who is presently serving in the U.S. Navy. Her favorite activities outside of work are reading and traveling.
To learn more about Gulf Coast Village or to schedule a tour, please call (239) 772-1333 or visit gulfcoastvillage.org.
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About Volunteers of America National Services
Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), a subsidiary of Volunteers of America, provides affordable housing and healthcare services in over 40 states and in Puerto Rico. The organization employs over 2,000 dedicated staff who provide high quality services and care to our clients. As one of the largest non-profit affordable housing owners/operators in the nation, the VOANS portfolio includes over 240 properties and 15,000 affordable housing units. VOANS also operates senior healthcare programs, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, home health care, adult day care and Programs for all Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Learn more at www.voans.org.
About Gulf Coast Village
As part of a family of senior living options in Cape Coral, Fla., Gulf Coast Village has been in operation since 1989. As a not-for-profit organization, profits are reinvested back into our community to continue serving and enriching the lives of older adults and their family members. The 33- acre campus offers a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, respite care and in-home supportive services. Learn more at gulfcoastvillage.org.
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