The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens Names Nancy Hackett as Director of Nursing

FRESNO, Calif. - Oct. 1, 2013 - PRLog -- Nancy Hackett has joined The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens as the new director of nursing. In her position, Hackett will oversee the nursing staff in the senior living community’s health center, The Village, and offer personalized resident care.

“With Nancy’s many years of experience caring for older adults, she’ll offer great insight as a leader for the rest of our health center team,” said Jessica Lopez, executive director for The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens. “Her ability to understand the ever-changing world of health care will be a great asset to the community and residents.”

Hackett has more than 25 years of nursing experience. She’s worked as a case manager at Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, and as a minimum data set (MDS) coordinator for Horizon Health and Subacute Care and California Armenian Home, both located in Fresno. As an MDS, Hackett organized the delivery of care for patients in a long-term care center. Prior to joining The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens team, she worked as the director of nursing for a local senior living community.

“As a nurse, I’m passionate about providing the highest quality of care for those I’m serving,” said Hackett. “Residents at The Terraces will receive professional and individualized care and will be treated with the utmost respect during their time at The Village.”

Under Hackett’s leadership, The Village received zero deficiencies and a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The award is only given to the top 10 percent of senior health care providers in each state.

In addition to serving as director of nursing, Hackett is working as an instructor in the Vocational Nurse Program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in Fresno. She is a graduate of California State University, Fresno, where she earned a master of science degree in nursing education.

About The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens is committed to enriching the lives of older adults. For more than 45 years, the community, located at 5555 North Fresno Street, has delivered one of the most engaging lifestyles in the area. In addition to residential living, the community offers residents access to a full continuum of on-site assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing. For more information about The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens, call 1-800-895-8019 or visit www.TheTerracesAtSanJoaquin.com.

About ABHOW

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens is owned and managed by ABHOW, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. ABHOW is a nonsectarian corporation, serving seniors through quality retirement housing since 1949. ABHOW seeks to enhance the well-being and security of seniors through the provision of housing, health care and supportive services, and was a pioneer in the development of CCRCs. For more information about ABHOW, visit www.ABHOW.com