Southfield, Mich.-Based Ciena Healthcare Names Edward Bailey Corporate Executive Chef

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep. 12, 2011 - Ciena Healthcare, a leading manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities in Michigan and Connecticut, has announced the appointment of Edward Bailey as Corporate Executive Chef.  The announcement was made by Mohammad Qazi, president, Ciena Healthcare.

In this newly created position, Bailey will be responsible for culinary operations for all Ciena Healthcare communities, incorporating healthy dietary choices and providing fresh food options.

“We are very pleased to announce Edward’s appointment at Ciena Healthcare,” said Qazi.  “We are changing the way skilled nursing communities look and are perceived.  We believe an integral part of this is providing nutritionally superior, delicious fresh food options with available 24-hour dining at many of our communities.”

Prior to joining Ciena Healthcare, Bailey served as Executive Chef for Andiamo Detroit Riverfront.  He also has worked for Harbor Beach Resort in Harbor Beach, Michigan as a sous and pastry chef.  Bailey currently serves on the Board of Advisors to the Golightly and Breighthaupt Career and Tech Centers in Detroit, a Detroit Public Schools vocational school that Bailey attended, beginning his culinary career.

“I look forward to initiating new culinary operations at all Ciena Healthcare communities, creating fresh and healthy meal choices to meet our residents’ diverse needs and tastes,” added Bailey.  “We offer a homelike environment for our residents, and providing delicious, home cooked cuisine adds to the Ciena Healthcare experience.”  

About Ciena Healthcare
The Ciena Healthcare organization is comprised of 32 skilled nursing communities located in Michigan and four communities located in Connecticut, managed by Regency Healthcare Management, LLC.  Ciena communities are diverse and collectively serve all resident and patient nursing care needs from short-term rehabilitation stays to long-term residency.  Founded in 1998, Ciena Healthcare communities offer a holistic approach to patient care and are fully committed to residents’ needs and well being while also promoting their independence.  Ciena’s vision is to change the way nursing communities are operated and perceived by providing and developing communities that feature private rooms, ambiance, attention to detail and quality food preparations, all delivered by high quality, compassionate and dedicated professional, support staff.  For more information, visit www.cienafacilities.com or call (248) 386-0300.