McKnight’s Senior Living Names CareOne EVP Elizabeth Straus Woman of Distinction, Hall of Honor

FORT LEE, N.J., /PRNewswire/ -- McKnight’s Senior Living announced CareOne Executive Vice President Elizabeth Straus has been honored as a Hall of Honor Woman of Distinction. This award is given to those who serve the senior housing and care sector; this includes women working in long-term care/post-acute care, assisted living, independent living, senior living, memory care, hospice and life plan communities, and direct care providers.

The elite winners were chosen for their success in leading massive growth at their companies, completing multiple degrees, overcoming tragedy and mentoring younger employees. McKnight’s Publisher Craig Roth stated, “These Women of Distinction reflect the phenomenal talent within the industry. It’s a privilege to honor them.”

Ms. Straus was awarded the Hall of Honor distinction due to her role as Executive Vice President of CareOne, and a member of the company’s Executive Committee. In her role, she has overseen the successful completion of 8 skilled nursing and assisted living facility renovation projects totaling more than $20 Million, directed and implemented a system wide new contractor and vendor bidding process, and re-engineered the department’s architecture, design, contractor management, and zoning/municipal approvals policies and procedures. She is also responsible for clinical services, finance, plant/facility operations, and the business development and marketing of more than 60 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, she is responsible for the company’s home health, hospice, pharmacy and LTACH operations. In total she oversees over 10,000 employees who care for over 100,000 patients annually.

Daniel E. Straus, CareOne’s Founder and CEO stated “I am so proud of Lizzy for winning this award and for everything that she does to ensure that our patients, residents and employees receive exceptional care and personalized attention. As a family-run company, it is thrilling to see Lizzy taking CareOne one to the next level - I could not be happier right now.”

About CareOne
With services that include post-hospital care, rehabilitation, assisted living, long-term care and a variety of clinical specialty programs, CareOne offers compassionate care in gracious, professionally managed centers and communities. CareOne serves thousands of patients every day and admits and discharges more than 20,000 patients every year. With more than 55 centers across New Jersey, Massachusetts, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maryland CareOne’s outstanding programs and services are conveniently located throughout the state. Interested parties can engage with CareOne on social media by following @CareOneMgt on Twitter,@careonemgt on Instagram, and CareOne Management, LLC on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more information about CareOne, please visit http://www.care-one.com.

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