Brenda Bates has worked in the Senior Living field for over 20 years in nursing, sales & marketing and operations. Brenda has been a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 40 years and has worked in multiple medical fields during her career. They range from ICU/CCU, Physician/Surgeon office, to high tech Pediatric home health. The past 23 years have been specifically in the Senior Living arena. She has worked with Seniors as a Skilled Nursing Facility Liaison for over 20 years, meeting potential clients in the hospitals (mainly) and working with Physicians, Case Managers, Hospice and other senior services to help coordinate placement in a Skilled Nursing Facility. It involved reviewing medical appropriateness, insurance/payer verification and assessing care level needed. Brenda also worked as an Executive Director and in sales/marketing of assisted living facilities. Brenda’s experience helps her understand the rules and regulations that each different levels of care within assisted living operate under. This work and educational history gives Brenda a firm knowledge of all aspects of senior living which allows her to best help families place their loved ones.