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Happy Earth Day from Broadmead! 🌎 At Broadmead, sustainability isn't just a priority — it's a way of life. In order to best serve our planet, and to maintain the unspoiled natural beauty of our 94-acre countryside campus, we are committed to making sustainable practices an integral part of our lifestyle. We take a holistic approach to creating a healthier, safer, and more prosperous future for our natural environment, and are truly dedicated to upholding the Quaker belief of concern for the Earth and the wellbeing of all who live in it. To learn more about Broadmead's sustainability efforts, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gVpZt7PH • Photo by Erroll Hay •

Robin Somers, President and CEO of Broadmead has announced her plans for retirement in the fall of 2024. In a letter to residents and team members, Somers, who joined Broadmead as Chief Operating Officer in 2015 and was later appointed President and CEO in 2020 said, “The past four years serving as your CEO have truly been the pinnacle of my 30-year career. Now, I am looking forward to a healthy, active retirement surrounded by my family and friends, and especially my dear grandchildren.” During her combined nine-year tenure as COO and CEO which included leading the Broadmead community through the COVID pandemic, the community experienced growth and recognition, highlights of which include: 🔹 Completion of an ambitious $70 million dollar master plan which included the addition of two multi-unit independent living midrise buildings; the expansion of licensed healthcare offerings to feature specialized memory care and short term rehabilitation neighborhoods; and a complete renovation to the Broadmead Community Center. 🔹 Successful completion of a five-year rolling strategic plan which called for the creation of the Centers of Excellence in Health and Wellness and Dementia Care; the appointment of dedicated executive leadership focused on diversity, equity and inclusion and sustainability; facilitating Broadmead to become recognized as an Employer of Choice; extending Broadmead programs to a wider population of older adults reflective of the economic levels and demographics of the Mid-Atlantic region; and improving the quality of life of those Broadmead serves and employs through the deployment of innovative technology. 🔹 Consistently maintaining a 5 Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 🔹 Becoming the first organization in the nation to receive a Certified Memory Care Neighborhood commendation by the National Council of Certified Dementia Care Practitioners. 🔹 Broadmead being named for four consecutive years as the Best Retirement Community in Baltimore by the Baltimore Sun newspaper’s “Readers Choice – Best of Baltimore.” Robin was honored in 2021 with the Baltimore Business Journal’s Leaders in Health Care Award. “Robin has led Broadmead into a new era and we are all so grateful for her experience, leadership and genuine care of this community,” said Kerry Zimmerman, Clerk of Broadmead Board of Trustees. “Over the coming months we will be conducting a national search, looking both internally and externally, to fill her role.”

Congratulations to Broadmead Team Member of the Month, Michael Talley! Mike is newer to Broadmead, having joined the Facilities Team last August. In that time, he made quite an impression on residents and colleagues alike. “From his first day, he jumped right into any task with a ‘can do’ attitude” and “exhibits a strong work ethic.” Mike “never hesitates to get involved…he is a great team player and very dependable.” He “always demonstrates a positive attitude…is willing to help a fellow team member and all of his work is high quality.” Congratulations, Michael! We are glad to have you on our Team! ⭐

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Congratulations to Broadmead’s 2023 Team Member of the Year, Allen Fleming! 🏆 Allen was named Team Member of the Month for the second time in March of 2023 and on Leap Day, February 29, 2024 was celebrated as the 2023 Team Member of the Year at a lively gathering in the auditorium. Applauded by residents and team members alike, including his brothers Jerell and Dion and wife Tonya, Allen was praised for his dedication to the Broadmead community. Robin Somers said, “When I’m not at Broadmead, I breathe easier knowing that Allen is on duty.” Described as a “true hero” by Kristy Krueger following the notification of a maintenance emergency. Joyce Malone said, “Allen is always dependable, and consistently goes above and beyond.” Allen, a member of Broadmead’s Security Team, was also TMOM in July of 2021. Congrats, Allen!

Broadmead’s Quaker-inspired values — where a lifestyle of integrity and inclusion thrives by gathering not just a diverse group of neighbors, but friends — have long shaped our warm and welcoming community. Black History Month offers a time of celebration and reflection, and this year, the Multicultural Committee coordinated several programs designed to honor this annual observance throughout February: • Willa Banks, a historian, presented a talk and Q&A session called "Color as a Status Marker," during which she discussed “colorism.” • A Black History Month celebration featured an essay by Broadmead resident, Trevor Sewell, dancing by ensemble group Dance & Bmore, and a sharing of the story of “Lift Every Voice & Sing," spoken by Broadmead Team Members. • To close out the month, the film “Descendant” — which follows the oral history of the last survivors of the Clotilda, the ship that brought the last enslaved Africans to America in 1860 — was screened. We at Broadmead would like to extend a sincere thanks to our residents, our team members, and our friends for helping make our community a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community for all. #BlackHistoryMonth

Today, on National Caregivers Day, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible caregivers out there who selflessly dedicate their time, energy, and love to ensuring the well-being of others. #NationalCaregiversDay #TeamBroadmead

Congratulations to Broadmead Team Member of the Month, Sheria Jenkins! Sheria was nominated by multiple colleagues who all praised her positive attitude, attention to detail and described her as a true team player who is always willing to lend a hand. As a member of the Broadmead Housekeeping Team for 13 years, Sheria runs laundry services single-handedly. “With a positive attitude she works diligently” and “manages to process thousands of pounds of laundry for all areas of the community.” “She keeps the area neat as a pin and is so proficient at doing an exceptional job at managing and distributing linens to the appropriate places for the needs of the community.” “Sheria is a shining light." Thank you, Sheria, for your dedication to Broadmead!

Sustainability—today’s watchword for best environmental practices—isn’t just one thing. It’s an umbrella term for many aspects of responsible stewardship, addressing both undertaking low-budget, low-tech tasks like separating recyclables, and doing more complex and costly projects, such as installing alternative energy systems. Before committing substantial time and money on the latter, there has to be a professional plan that not only identifies what can and should be done, but sets a time frame for the work. At the end of October, the draft of a Sustainability Plan prepared for Broadmead, Inc. by Steven Winter Associates, was submitted to administrators. It is now undergoing review. The plan cost less than $50,000, according to Gina Mathias, Broadmead’s Vice President of Sustainability. “It outlines best practices,” she explains. “These include, among other things, energy efficiency, water reduction, wise use of materials and proper waste disposal.” Bigger-ticket projects could incorporate solar energy or add significant energy-saving features. Prioritizing and budgeting for such projects will be an ongoing process. Read On: https://lnkd.in/eiY2RiS3 — Written by Alice Cherbonnier

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