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Business Wire
7 days ago
- Health
- Business Wire
Belmont Village Senior Living's Allyson Fujii Honored with CALA Excellence in Service Award
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belmont Village Senior Living, a leading developer, owner, and operator of senior living communities across the nation, proudly announces that Allyson Fujii, Director of Memory Programs at Belmont Village San Jose, has received the California Assisted Living Association (CALA) Excellence in Service Award. The prestigious honor, awarded during the 2025 CALA Spring Conference, celebrates Allyson's exceptional contributions to memory care programming and her deep commitment to improving residents' lives. Since starting her career at Belmont Village in 2013 as an Enrichment Leader, leading activities for residents with cognitive impairment, Allyson has grown into her role as the Memory Programs Director, where she has taken full ownership over the care, programming, and experiences of residents in the Memory Care enrichment programs. Her innovative approach, compassion, and leadership have transformed the memory care experience for residents, families, and staff alike, and her devotion to the residents extends to everyone at Belmont Village San Jose. Allyson's programming not only enhances cognitive engagement but also supports residents in expressing themselves, fostering connections, and maintaining a sense of purpose. 'Allyson is a true changemaker in our community,' said Executive Director of Belmont Village San Jose, Rachel Brown. 'Her energy, creativity, and dedication are unmatched. She has created an environment where residents feel seen, heard, and empowered, and where staff feel inspired to give their best.' Known for her warmth and collaboration, Allyson builds strong relationships with families and leads with a deep sense of empathy. Allyson prioritizes getting to know residents and their families on a personal level to create customized, meaningful moments for each resident. She has developed programs that embrace residents' individuality while guiding team members with a strong, supportive presence. Her passion for innovation has helped implement successful, person-centered memory care practices that continue to evolve and grow under her leadership. 'We are so proud of Allyson and her career thus far at Belmont Village,' said Mercedes Kerr, President of Belmont Village Senior Living. 'Her commitment to excellence and tireless dedication to our mission have impacted countless lives. For over a decade, she has seized the growth opportunities Belmont Village proudly creates, realizing her amazing leadership potential. We are grateful for her contribution and the way she helps to share who we are as a company. We are thrilled that CALA has recognized her with this well-deserved honor.' Allyson is one of five Belmont Village team members to receive a CALA Excellence in Service Award since 2023, which reflects the organization's commitment to excellence in senior care and its investment in cultivating exceptional talent across its communities. This growing recognition underscores Belmont Village's culture of support, innovation, and leadership development at every level of the organization. About Belmont Village Senior Living Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high-quality senior living communities, with more than 4,600 employees and 5,000 units in total. Its 35 locations across the country and in Mexico City, provide award-winning assisted living and memory care programs and ongoing collaborations with Baptist Health South Florida, UC San Diego, USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and more to continually improve their cognitive health and evidence-based enrichment programs. The company is a market leader in major markets including South Florida, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago. Renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life and safety, and reputation for leading edge, quality programming, Belmont Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work ® since 2018, has been ranked as one of FORTUNE Magazine's 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services for five years, and has been recognized by U.S News & World Report as Best in Senior Living. LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Belmont Village Senior Living Recognized with 2025 U.S. News & World Report's Best Senior Living Awards
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 17, 2025-- Belmont Village Senior Living proudly announces that U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living ratings recognized 27 of its communities with Best Senior Living designations and High Performing Accolades as part of their 2025 list of the best senior care providers in the nation. The honored communities represent nearly 80% of Belmont Village's portfolio, showing a 35% increase in representation in 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year of acknowledgment, demonstrating Belmont Village's ongoing commitment to providing unparalleled care and services tailored to seniors' needs. 'At Belmont Village, our unwavering commitment to excellence in senior living and resident-centered care remains our highest priority,' said Patricia Will, Founder & CEO of Belmont Village Senior Living. 'We are honored that a growing number of our communities have been distinguished by U.S. News & World Report this year, reflecting our dedication to innovation and the highest standards of care. U.S. News awards the designation of 'Best Senior Living' only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News' rigorous, data-driven standard, reflecting the viewpoints from more than 450,000 consumer surveys. Additionally, U.S. News recognizes outstanding performance in several key areas with a High Performing accolade. Now in its fourth year, the 2025 Best Senior Living ratings from U.S. News evaluated over 3,800 communities in the United States. Communities are evaluated on several criteria, including resident and family members' satisfaction with safety, care, community management and staff, value and other services and amenities. With loneliness called 'America's invisible epidemic,' linking it to senior health concerns, U.S. News incorporated insights from the UCLA Loneliness Scale — a tool used to assess social connection and identify potential health risks related to isolation. Loneliness and isolation continue to be major concerns for older adults, with nearly 70% nationwide reporting moderate to severe feelings, according to research published in the National Library of Medicine. Based on Belmont Village's survey results, just 11% of Belmont Village residents reported similar feelings, highlighting the power of socialization and the company's deep commitment to fostering connection, community, and overall well-being. 'Choosing a senior living community is a big life decision for older adults and their loved ones. U.S. News' Best Senior Living ratings offer families a data-driven search tool, providing transparent and comprehensive assessments of quality,' said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. 'We commend the communities that have earned this distinction, reflecting their unwavering dedication to resident well-being and satisfaction.' About Belmont Village Senior Living Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high-quality senior living communities with more than 4,600 employees and 5,000 units. Its 35 locations across the country and in Mexico City, provide award-winning independent, assisted living and memory care programs. The Company collaborates with UC San Diego, USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida to innovate its programs for cognitive health and life enrichment. The company is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago and South Florida. Renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life and safety, and reputation for leading-edge, quality programming, Belmont Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work ® since 2018 and has been recognized by U.S News & World Report as Best in Senior Living. LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram. About U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services. For more information on the U.S. News Best Senior Living ratings, explore Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X using #BestSeniorLiving. View source version on CONTACT: Ashley McManus [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA TEXAS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMMERCIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE NURSING CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY SENIORS FAMILY MANAGED CARE HEALTH CONSUMER GENERAL HEALTH SOURCE: Belmont Village Senior Living Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/17/2025 09:07 AM/DISC: 04/17/2025 09:07 AM
