News - July 29, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2024

Contact: Emily Chavez | 407-718-6609 | Emily.Chavez@FinnPartners.com

Goodwin Living Selects Deborah Kline as New Executive Director of The View Alexandria

Alexandria, VA – Goodwin Living™, a not-for-profit, faith-based, senior living and health care services organization in the National Capital Region, announced today that Deborah Kline, MHSA, LNHA, CHC, has been selected as the new Executive Director of The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living. She succeeds Josh Bagley who dedicated 10 years of service to Goodwin Living and served as Executive Director of The View Alexandria for the past two years.

"Deborah's commitment to excellent care and support for residents, along with her dedication to team member satisfaction and success, truly stood out during our recruitment process," said Chandra Kumar, Goodwin Living Chief Operating Officer. "We are confident that her depth of experience and dedication to service will continue to uplift residents and team members in our community at The View Alexandria."

Kline brings more than 20 years of experience in senior living and healthcare services to her new role. She most recently served as the Associate Executive Director for The Jefferson by Sunrise Senior Living, located in Arlington, Virginia, an urban high-rise senior living community home to approximately 400 residents. During her 16 years at The Jefferson, she has also served as the licensed administrator for assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.

During her tenure at The Jefferson, Kline led the community to numerous local and national recognitions for excellence in care, including the AHCA/NCAL Quality award, U.S. News & World Report Best Assisted Living/Memory Care and Arlington Magazine Best Senior Living Community. She also achieved employee satisfaction scores consistently above 90%, reflecting her strong leadership and team-oriented approach.

Located in the West End of Alexandria on a seven-acre campus, The View Alexandria is home to more than 140 residents, employs more than 130 team members and offers independent living, assisted living and long-term nursing care. Goodwin Living acquired the senior living community in 2022.

"I admire the approach Goodwin Living takes to serving older adults across all segments of our community with different living preferences, care needs and financial resources,” said Kline. “The View Alexandria is a beautiful property with warm and inviting people, and I’m honored to be chosen as the next Executive Director."

Kline holds a master’s degree in health administration and a graduate certificate in healthcare corporate compliance from The George Washington University. She is also a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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