Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community

I am thrilled to share my new role as Philanthropy Coordinator at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community! Working with the Deerfield Charitable Foundation, I am honored to support a mission rooted in generosity—enriching the lives of our residents while sharing resources with the broader Western North Carolina community. Every day, I’m inspired by the incredible residents, dedicated colleagues, and the meaningful work we do together. As Deerfield celebrates its 70th Anniversary, I look forward to sharing more about this remarkable place and the people who make it so special. Here’s to a year of growth, opportunity, and making an impact! Let’s connect and celebrate the work that makes our communities stronger.

Happy Saturday, all! Friday got away from me, so... #SeniorLiving and #LongTermCare leaders, take note: Sound Blanket? by Composure is transforming lives. Launched just 3 months ago at the incredible Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, it's already delivering promising results. Yesterday, Brian King NHA, OTL shared a sneak peek at the impact—and we’re saving the best details for an upcoming case study. Curious what better sleep could mean for your community? Stay tuned. ?? #Sleep #Innovation Additional thanks to: - Matthew Sharpe, Executive Director - Al Nichols, Staff Devlopment Coordinator - Ben Wooley, Director of Information Technology - KEITH EINSMANN, Director of Facility Services... ...and all the amazing team members that make Deerfield such a special place!

When Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, NC, the staff at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community faced devastation. But through resilience, adaptability, and community support, Deerfield came together to help staff rebuild. Read how the community adapted and supported its team in this difficult time. ??

Save the Date: Join us on Sept. 12th from 4:30pm-7:00pm, at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community for the Salute2U Drive Thru: First Responder Appreciation Event! Let's show our local heroes some love! Share with your community police officers, firefighters, and EMS professionals! #Salute2U #FirstResponders #BuncombeCounty #EMS #Firefighters #Asheville #Police #NationalNightOut

We extend our deepest gratitude to Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community for their extraordinary speed and organizational prowess during the mini Pack and Sort event. It's always a joy to partner with your committed volunteers, who continually bring their best. Your care and enthusiasm enabled us to deliver over 200 fully stocked backpacks to Children First and the YWCA. Deerfield, you are a shining example of collective impact! ?? #UnitedWayAsheville #LeadershipInAction #VolunteerExcellence #TogetherWeAchieve #SSD2024

Crucial Conversations is a program designed from the best-selling book by the same name, and delivers deep content focused on how to communicate effectively even when stakes are high, emotions are strong and opinions vary. For much of this week, Leslie Roseboro has been in Asheville at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community participating in the program to learn what it's all about. Faith Perkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Deerfield, facilitated. She has been a certified facilitator for several years, and delivered the content with a focus on a healthcare setting.??The class runs for three consecutive days. The program wrapped this morning and everyone who attended received a copy of the book. #Asheville #Deerfield #CrucialConversations

Thanks for joining, Leslie! It's been a great week of Crucial Conversations!

We're so excited that Eric Keyse is part of the North Carolina Leadership Academy Class of 2024-25! Congratulations to all!

So proud of our very own, Libby Bush, for being elected to the LeadingAge North Carolina Board of Directors. A huge congratulations to all on this incredible accomplishment!

This week Tom was in Asheville at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community to provide a snapshot of the state of CCRCs in North Carolina. Special guests in "2 Minutes with Tom" this week are Libby Bush, CEO/President of Deerfield; Michelle Wooley, Deerfield's Director of Philanthropy; and Karen Kellow, Chair of Deerfield's Resident Dining Committee, each of whom share their takeaways. ?? Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dBGa6yam If you're interested in hosting a speaker through LeadingAge NC, please reach out to our office at 919.571.8333 or [email protected]. #Asheville #2MinuteswithTom #CCRC #CCRCs #LPCs