Podcast Description

In this episode of the ALF Operations Podcast, presented by ALF Boss, we sit down with Kimberly Apperson, Executive Director of The Residence Memory Care in Pensacola, Florida. Kimberly shares her journey from pediatrics and skilled nursing into the world of assisted living leadership, where she now runs a thriving 32-bed memory care community with an Extended Congregate Care (ECC) license.

We dive into:

• The unique benefits of the ECC license and how it supports true aging in place

• Challenges in helping families find affordable care and the creative ways her team supports them

• Staffing stability and leadership insights from a facility with long-term employees

• Kimberly's advice for anyone considering a career as an Executive Director

Her passion for families, residents, and staff shines through in this inspiring conversation.