Message From Leading Age North Carolina
In response to the impact of Hurricane Helene, LeadingAge North Carolina launched a Disaster Relief Fund to provide short-term relief to employees of member communities in storm ravaged Western North Carolina, such as Givens Estates, Givens Highland Farms, Givens Gerber Park and Givens Great Laurels, for which we are all so very grateful. In this […]
Newsweek Ranks Givens Estates in Top 10 in Nation, Number 1 in North Carolina
Newsweek has announced its annual ranking of best continuing care retirement communities, with Givens Estates in Asheville remaining first in North Carolina and rising to 8th in the nation, of the 67 communities in the state and more than 2,000 in America. Continuing care retirement communities provide long-term options for residents typically aged 55 and […]
Two Team Members Join 2025 Leadership Academy
Two members of the Givens Communities leadership team – Jessie Bosshard, executive director of Givens Home First, and Ricky Foor, vice president of Information Technologies – have been selected for LeadingAge’s prestigious 2025 Larry Minnix Leadership Academy. The program is designed to develop capacities and core competencies of aging services professionals by tapping into their […]
Hurricane Helene Special Edition of Givens Discovery
Givens Communities continues to respond and recover from the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene. This special edition of our quarterly newsletter reflects some of the preparation, determination, charity and an embodiment of our core values that is guiding us in our ongoing efforts. Read it here: Discovery Newsletter Special Edition
Solo Seniors Face Individual Challenges
Solo seniors, as generally defined, are older adults who are not married, live alone and do not have adult children to rely upon. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are some 22 million people who meet that criteria in America – an estimated 28% of older adults live alone and are childless. By identifying […]
Innovative ‘Earn While You Learn’ CNA Program Returns To Givens Communities
Givens Communities announces that its innovative “Earn While You Learn” North Carolina Nurse Aide Curriculum is back on track for the fall. Despite delays brought about by Hurricane Helene, the instructional program is ready to welcome seven new students to the fall cohort. Students spend part time in class learning the North Carolina State Nurse […]
Leading Age NC Foundation Disaster Relief Fund Open To Givens Staff
In response to the impact of Hurricane Helene, the LeadingAge North Carolina Foundation has launched a Disaster Relief Fund to provide short-term relief to employees of LeadingAge North Carolina member communities who qualify for assistance under the policy. The deadline for applying for relief funds has been extended to Tuesday, Nov. 5. Eligibility for supplemental […]
Career Development Congratulates Recent Cultivator Program Graduates
The Careers Team at Givens Communities welcomes the newest graduates of its Cultivator Program, a buddy system method of workplace engagement that is proving quite successful for the senior living organization. Participants engage in six weeks of training, featuring one-hour weekly classes. New or transferring team members are matched with a seasoned team member, known […]
Coping Amid Ongoing Storm Recovery Efforts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and lingering hardships across the region, the human resources department at Givens Communities is providing coping tips and resources for residents and staff. With a catastrophe and an extended recovery period such is happening in Western North Carolina, it is not unusual to see increased stress, anxiety and depression. […]
Generosity and Support is Greatly Appreciated
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well. I truly appreciate the outpouring of well wishes and the many offers to help. Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation, displacing families, damaging homes, and disrupting essential services. Thankfully, we at Givens Communities are holding up, though we face weeks without water, and have seen significant […]