PALM HARBOR, FL – August 27, 2024 – St. Mark Village, an award-winning continuing care retirement community in Pinellas County, has named senior living industry veteran, Patricia Vincent, as a board director.
“We are thrilled to have Patricia join our board,” said Chief Executive Officer and President Jeff Gorddard. “She is well-versed in the opportunities as well as the associated challenges within the senior living industry. We are grateful to have her perspective, experience, and leadership.”
Vincent earned a diploma in nursing from Abbott Hospital School of Nursing. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in open studies with an emphasis in gerontology, health science and business management from Mankato State University.
Her work experience includes serving as a director of nursing for 120 and 150-bed skilled nursing facilities. She also has nursing leadership experience in a continuing care retirement community setting. As a CEO, she was responsible for the skilled nursing facility, as well as development of a retirement community in a neighboring town and an off campus assisted living offering. During that time, she developed three memory care cottages, a home health agency, and adult day service and hospice facility for end of life care.
“I’m excited about this new opportunity to serve,” said Vincent. “My heart is for seniors, ensuring they receive the care and support they need and deserve. St. Mark Village has a stellar care reputation, and it’s an honor to join their leadership as they continue to grow and evolve.”
St. Mark Village recently earning a five-star rating in all three healthcare categories by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The organization was also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2023-2024 Best Independent Living, Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Community. St. Mark Village is included in the top 1% of the nation for Continuing Care Retirement Communities by Newsweek and Statista. The community’s most recent accolade is inclusion in the 2024 Best of the Best People’s Choice award by the Tampa Bay Times. To learn more about St. Mark Village, the lifestyle and amenities available, the continuum of care, life care promise, and recent accolades earned, visit stmarkvillage.org.
St. Mark Village recently earning a five-star rating in all three healthcare categories by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The organization was also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2023-2024 Best Independent Living, Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Community in 2023. Then in December 2023, St. Mark Village was listed in the top 1% of the nation for Continuing Care Retirement Communities by Newsweek and Statista. To learn more about St. Mark Village, the lifestyle and amenities available, the continuum of care, life care promise, and recent accolades earned, visit stmarkvillage.org.
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About St. Mark Village
In 1977, Pastor James H. Fresh dreamed about a community where residents and team members embraced a wellness approach to body, mind, and spirit wellness. This dream evolved into St. Mark Village, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Palm Harbor, offering the full continuum of healthcare services to over 460 residents. Visit stmarkvillage.org to learn more.
