PHOENIX (Dec 13, 2022) – Sagewood, a Life Plan Community featuring a resort-style setting in Phoenix, appointed Misti Valentino as the newest healthcare administrator for Acacia Health Center, the onsite short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing facility. 
In her role as healthcare administrator, Valentino is responsible for the daily oversight of Acacia Health Center. Acacia Health Center offers skilled nursing services, assisted living, memory care and rehabilitative therapy for residents in Sagewood as well as to individuals in the public.
“With over sixteen years of senior living experience, Misti makes for an amazing new leader in Acacia Health Center,” says Executive Director of Sagewood, Ed Smith. “We know her knowledge and friendly disposition will serve our residents and staff well.”
Valentino earned a Bachelor of Healthcare Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and went on to achieve a Master of Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University with emphasis in leadership. She is also actively involved in various healthcare associations including the Arizona Health Care Association Emerging Leaders Program, American College of Healthcare Administrators, and she serves as the chair of the America College of Health Care Administrators state of Arizona administer in training program.
Valentino spent the majority of her career working for various senior living communities and rehab centers in Arizona. She looks forward to implementing her skills and knowledge in the Sagewood community and tackling all tasks with a resident-centered mindset.
For more information on Sagewood, visit SagewoodLCS.com.
About SagewoodSagewood is a Life Plan Community located at 4555 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix, featuring resort-like amenities including a fitness center, movie theaters, indoor and outdoor pools, 18-hole putting golf course, auditorium for multi-purpose use, formal and casual dining and health center providing assisted living, memory care support, skilled nursing and a rehabilitative therapy center. Industry leader Life Care Services and Westminster Capital are the joint-venture partners of Sagewood. For more information, visit SagewoodLCS.com.
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