Pete Taylor, born in 1920, celebrated his 104th birthday surrounded by about 70 friends and fellow veterans from Honor Flight Kern County at Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. The event featured heartfelt tributes from local dignitaries, including Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, who praised Taylor’s service. As the gathering sang the national anthem, Vietnam veterans known as the Rat Pack honored …
Carolyn M. is a resident at Solstice at Joliet. She currently serves as Resident Council President and is dedicated to improving the lives of residents as well as working with community staff. One of the staff members Carolyn works closely with is Executive Director Gavin Sym. As their relationship grew, Carolyn shared her fascinating story as one of the …
Solstice at Mesa View joins in a joyous birthday celebration to honor Harold Brown, a true American hero who stands tall at 101 years old. Harold’s journey is woven into American history, marked prominently by his service on the USS Nevada during the pivotal moments of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Harold’s story unfolds against the backdrop of one of …
Margaret Kleinmann, Executive Director at Solstice Senior Living at East Amherst, was recognized as Executive Director of the Year at the 2024 Executive Director Leadership Awards. Margaret has set the benchmark for high occupancy and adept budget management and has proved that, with leadership, passion and drive, you can accomplish your goals. Margaret exemplifies our core company values: “Never settle …
Collette Gray, president and chief executive officer for Integral Senior Living and Solstice Senior Living, was honored among CEO Connection’s Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market list. This group of women are recognized for their innovation and excellence within mid-market companies. Learn more about the list here.
Integral Senior Living and its affiliate, Solstice Senior Living, recently promoted Brenda Richy from National Director of Resident Programming to National Director of Resident Engagement. In her new role, Brenda will actively support Solstice’s and ISL’s emphasis on bridging the gap between older adults’ perception of health and wellness and the health benefits of senior living communities. “Being appointed as …
Solstice Senior Living recently promoted Tina Schachter from Regional Director of Sales and Marketing to Vice President of Talent and Training, and expanded Gerry Jackson’s role as Vice President of Talent Management. Schachter joined the Solstice team in 2019 as a Regional Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, she exceeded expectations on sales training and played an instrumental …
We are delighted to announce that Collette Gray, President and CEO of Integral Senior Living and Solstice Senior Living, has been inducted into McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor. Her exceptional leadership and remarkable achievements have left an indelible mark on the senior living industry. Read more in the article below. McKnights.com: Meet Collette Gray, 2023 Hall of Honor …
Solstice Senior Living recently promoted David Lors from Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing to VP of Sales and Marketing. Lors will now support the entire Solstice portfolio of communities. “Since joining Solstice Senior Living in 2019, David has played a pivotal role in the immense success of our organization,” said Cristy Ballard, the company’s Senior Vice President of …
Chief Operating Officer Steve Flynt shares how Solstice Senior Living bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic and is now experiencing record-high occupancy and a strong demand across its portfolio. Over $80 million in renovations, third-party partnerships with health and therapy providers, capital improvements, and community renovations continue to position Solstice for a future of growth. Read more from Senior Housing …
