Belmont Village Assisted Living

HOUSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to recognize Janny Flores, caretaker at Belmont Village Buffalo Grove, as the recipient of the 2023 Hero Award from Argentum, the country’s most recognized trade association in senior living. The award is a testament to Flores’ outstanding commitment, compassion, and selflessness in serving the senior living industry with unparalleled excellence. The 2023 Hero Award was presented at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in New Orleans, LA on May 8. Flores, along with all award winners, will be profiled in the June/July issue of Senior Living Executive magazine. “We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving for this year’s Hero Award,” said Patricia Will, Founder and CEO of Belmont Village Senior Living. “Janny consistently goes above and beyond her duties, setting a benchmark for how personal care should be delivered. Her sincere and empathetic approach has inspired her colleagues and fostered a culture of care focused on enhancing the lives of our residents.” In the decade Flores has spent at Belmont Village Senior Living, she has consistently exhibited a high level of attentive care and kindness, establishing herself as a reliable caregiver who can meet the diverse needs of all residents. As a result of her unwavering efforts, residents feel that they can maintain their independence, and dignity, and enjoy an elevated quality of life in a nurturing environment. “Individuals like Janny show that care and compassion raise the bar of excellence in senior living care, and she serves as an outstanding example of someone within this field who consistently strives to provide unmatched care that prioritizes the needs of each individual,” said James Balda, President, and CEO of Argentum. Flores’ compassion towards others, coupled with her commitment to prioritizing their needs, has been instrumental in leaving a lasting impression on those she has served. Flores was also recognized with the Hearts and Hands Frontline award as a part of the LeadingAge Illinois 2022 Honoring Excellence Awards Program. Last year, Belmont Senior Living was honored with the 2022 Argentum “Best of the Best Award,” underscoring its innovative programming and its staff’s unparalleled passion for providing an optimal environment for the residents and families it serves in the senior living industry. About Argentum Argentum is the leading national association exclusively dedicated to supporting companies operating professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the older adults and families they serve. Since 1990, Argentum has advocated for choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all older adults. About Belmont Village Senior Living Now celebrating over 25 years, Belmont Village is known for pioneering proprietary, award-winning resident programming, often in partnership with leading research universities and healthcare institutions such as USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida. Today, Belmont Village owns and operates 33 communities with just under 5,000 units, with an additional 1,000 units in development. The company is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, and South Florida. Belmont’s communities are renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life safety, quality of care, and leading-edge, award-winning programs. Belmont Village is certified as a Great Place to Work® and has been ranked as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services since 2018.

HOUSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Belmont Village Senior Living , an award-winning senior housing developer and operator, announces the appointment of Jorge Noriega to executive director of Belmont Village Senior Living Coral Gables , an unprecedented venture with renowned healthcare organization Baptist Health South Florida slated to open in September. A native of Mexico City, Noriega joins with the knowledge and experience of serving in a multitude of roles in the senior living industry. He earned his bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration from Boston University and MBA from Ross School of Business. And after serving in various roles in operations for a large hotel operations company, which focused on quality and service optimization, he transitioned to hotel development and asset management. Having oversight of multiple hotels, and spearheading operations and administrative support, Noriega joined Belmont Village Senior Living in 2016 where he oversaw various initiatives for the development, administrative and investment side of Belmont Village Santa Fe, the company’s first international community located in Mexico City. While there, he led the campus, including a medical office building, hotel, retail, and Belmont Village Senior Living community. In 2020, he was appointed as the executive director of Belmont Village Senior Living Santa Fe and later served in an administrative role at Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla. "We are privileged to welcome Jorge to our soon-to-open Coral Gables community. The depth and breadth of knowledge in quality care and his personal mission to honor seniors, make Jorge the ideal person to lead the community," said Patricia Will, Founder and CEO of Belmont Village Seni or Living. “Jorge is a proven, hands-on, well-respected leader within our organization. He brings an unmatched level of clinical knowledge while still understanding the bigger picture and never losing sight of our commitment to providing exceptional care to our communities and residents in Coral Gables.” In his role as executive director, Noriega will oversee new advancements in resident services and programming, community relations, and oversight of staff and development at Belmont Village Senior Living Coral Gables. “I am honored to join as executive director at Belmont Village Coral Gables at such an exciting time for the company as it opens its first community in collaboration with the renowned Baptist Health South Florida,” said Noriega. “My plan is to provide the best-in-class service in care, comfort and hospitality to our residents, while leading Belmont Village Coral Gables to becoming the premier residential senior community in the Miami area.” Belmont Village Senior Living Coral Gables is located just steps from the Shops at Merrick Park and consists of 18,500 ground floor commercial space, a 209-car parking garage, and 239,000 feet of luxury apartments and exquisitely appointed common area amenities. Key features of the building include expansive indoor/outdoor spaces, an elegant restaurant with outdoor dining terrace, casual bistro for coffee and light bites, resort-style pool, screening rooms, fully supplied art studio, and state-of-the-art exercise programs with physical, occupational, and speech therapy services available. The project’s ground floor commercial space includes “Live Healthy by Baptist Health,” offering a holistic approach to senior health, including a focus on prevention. Live Healthy will be staffed by Baptist Health clinicians, including a nurse, social worker, care coach and dietitian, and will provide fast-track diagnostic services and lab tests. The multi-faceted space will also have ground floor retail spaces as well as retail, complimentary fitness, nutrition, and disease prevention resources. Those interested in learning more about Live Healthy and the Belmont Village partnership are invited to participate in an upcoming event at 4 pm on May 6 at the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, 3000 Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove. RSVP by calling 305-921-0605. About Belmont Village Senior Living Now celebrating 25 years, Belmont Village is known for pioneering proprietary, award-winning resident programming, often in partnership with leading research universities and healthcare institutions such as USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida. Today, Belmont Village owns and operates 33 communities with just under 5,000 units, with an additional 1000 units in development. The company is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, and South Florida. Belmont’s communities are renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life safety, quality of care, and leading-edge, award-winning programs. Belmont Village is certified as a Great Place to Work® and has been ranked as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services since 2018.

LA JOLLA, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--On March 2 nd , Belmont Village Senior Living’s Founder and CEO, Patricia Will, moderated a webinar like her book titled “An Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers.” presented by author Connie Baher. Her book explores the challenges faced by caregivers, including guilt, sibling strife, and old wounds, and provides guidance on how to navigate these emotional complexities. Drawing on her personal experience as a caregiver to her mother for 13 years, Baher shared a unique perspective on the challenges that caregivers face. Her work as a writer, lecturer, and coach on caregiving and life transitions offers a unique perspective on caring for an aging loved one, and offered valuable insights into the emotional toll of caregiving and how to manage it effectively. “Caregiving can be an emotionally complex role, and caregivers may experience conflicting feelings, particularly when making difficult decisions about the care of their loved one,” said Baher. “By acknowledging these challenges and seeking support from others, caregivers can navigate these difficulties and provide the best possible care for their loved ones.” During the webinar, Baher suggested that caregivers focus on the parts of caregiving that only they can provide such as love, shared experiences, and enlisting the help of experts in caring for aging seniors. She emphasized the importance of caregivers leveraging their strengths and abilities rather than feeling pressured to handle every aspect of caregiving on their own. In doing so, a caregiver can help to prevent burnout and promote overall well-being for both themselves and their loved ones. “Connie’s new book is a must-read essential for anyone caring for a parent, spouse, or friend over the long haul. Caregiving can be an emotionally taxing experience, and having access to resources and support can be incredibly valuable,” said Will. “At Belmont Village Senior Living, we’re committed to supporting our members and their loved ones, and this latest webinar is just one small part of our ongoing initiative to offer continued support to our community.” In addition to the inherent educational value of the speakers’ expertise and subject matter itself, this webinar highlights Belmont Village Senior Living’s award-winning, proprietary programming known for addressing the needs and challenges of aging seniors and their caregivers. Belmont Village Senior Living provides a full spectrum of senior living options including assisted living, independent living in select locations, the award-winning therapeutic Circle of Friends ® program , and memory care programs across its 33 locations in the United States and Mexico City. In addition, Belmont Village Senior Living has formed ongoing collaborations with university partners, including Baptist Health South Florida, UCSD, and UCLA which serve as the foundation of their programming. To view the “An Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers” webinar, click HERE . About Connie Baher Connie Baher is the author of “Family Caregivers: An Emotional Survival Guide” . Connie writes, lectures, and coaches on caregiving, life transitions, and reimagining retirement . She has been published in USA Today , The New York Times Magazine , Forbes , Dow Jones’ MarketWatch , and the Boston Globe , and often speaks of her first-hand experience as her mother’s caregiver for 13 years. About Belmont Village Senior Living Now celebrating over 25 years in operation, Belmont Village is known for pioneering proprietary, award-winning resident programming, often in partnership with leading research universities and healthcare institutions such as USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida. Today, Belmont Village owns and operates 33 communities with just under 5,000 units, with an additional 1000 units in development. The company is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, and South Florida. Belmont’s communities are renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life safety, quality of care, and leading-edge, award-winning programs. Belmont Village is certified as a Great Place to Work® and has been ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine’ s 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services since 2018.