Spotlight Carolina, a daily TV segment broadcast by WLOS that promotes regional businesses and nonprofits, recently featured Givens Choice, part of Givens Communities family of services. Erin Strain, executive director, and Regina Kilgore, care navigator, spoke with program host Nelson Weston about the Continuing Care at Home membership program. The only such program in the …
As we begin 2024, it’s worth noting that January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. At Givens Home First, the commitment to the well-being of our community includes our Aging in Place Specialists who support clients with low vision by adapting homes for comfortable living. By raising awareness about glaucoma and emphasizing the importance of early …
On Dec. 22, Givens Communities celebrated successful completion of the Fall 2023 Nurse Aide Training Program class with pomp and circumstance, excitement, and plenty of pride. With family and friends, residents, and future colleagues in attendance, a ceremony was held at the new Brookside Commons Assembly Room at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain. Five …
Dear Givens Home First Community, This time of year is a beautiful reminder of the importance of togetherness, kindness and the spirit of giving. Let’s reflect on the cherished moments we’ve shared throughout 2023. So far this year, our Home Care team has provided more than 10,000 hours of care to 120 residents across Givens Estates and Givens …
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities – CARF International – has publicly congratulated Givens Highland Farms and Givens Estates for outstanding performance in the recently released “America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2024” by Newsweek. Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to spotlight outstanding achievements of 250 top-tier CCRCs. Givens Highland Farms, located in …
The Givens Communities Nurse Aide Training Program Fall 2023 cohort is nearing graduation! For course completion, students do a written exam, practical skills demonstrations, and a group project. This project is an opportunity for them to demonstrate in-depth knowledge on specific topics. The groups chose “Care Approaches for Dementia Care” and “Prevention of Urinary Tract …
Joseph P. “Joe” McGuire, chair of Givens Communities board of directors, has been inducted into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest civilian award recognizing public service. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is given by the Governor to persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities …
Givens Communities earned top spots, including a number one in the state – in Newsweek’s inaugural “America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2024” rankings. Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain ranked 7th statewide and 40th nationally, while Givens Estates in Asheville was ranked 1st in North Carolina and 13th in the country, out of more …
Now, time for some unabashed showing off. Here’s some images from our opening spectacular at Brookside Commons, Givens Highlands Farms in Black Mountain on Nov. 21. The event included welcoming remarks, music by talented residents on a new Yamaha piano, a blessing of the building by the campus chaplain, and culinary delights in dining spaces. …
Karrigan Monk, a reporter with the Black Mountain News, recently provided coverage of our Givens Highland Farms expansion project, two years in the making. Brookside, the senior living community’s newest apartment neighborhood, was completed Oct. 31 and residents started moving in on Nov. 1. A special open house and welcoming ceremony was held Nov. 21, …