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Lori V. Pollard

Lori V. Pollard

Roanoke,Virginia

Summary

Lori Viar Pollard is an experienced healthcare operations and compliance professional with a proven track record of excellence and innovation in the Skilled Nursing Facility industry. As the esteemed Founder and Principal Consultant of VG Healthcare Services, having over 25 years of experience operating skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), she has honed her skills in healthcare administration, policy development, and regulatory compliance, making her a sought-after authority in her field. Mrs. Pollard completed the Liberty University Paralegal program with a 3.9 GPA in August of 2025, for the purpose of expanding professional opportunities and professional settings to include support and service, to healthcare operations and healthcare compliance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
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1

Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

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2

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

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3

Licensed Nursing Home Preceptor

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4

Paralegal Certificate

Work History

Principal Consultant

VG Healthcare Services, LLC
10.2016 - Current

Enhancement and implementation of Quality Indicator annual auditing plan and daily QAPI resident care monitoring program.

Interim Administrator of Record while providing Administrator-In-Training preceptor oversight.

Regulatory Survey plans of correction to obtain substantial compliance for open survey cycle for CMS, Office of Licensure and Certification, and Life Safety.

Interim Administrator of record during change of ownership.

Development of Corporate Compliance Program in accordance with OIG guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Physician Provider Practices providing services to SNF'(s).

Compliance Manager and Compliance Officer

Premier Geriatric Solutions
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Compliance program development, implementation and administration for a growing physician practice providing post-acute primary care and mental health services to SNFs, prior to an intended merger with a similar practice in a different region of the US.
  • Duties included developing all Compliance program materials and corresponding policies and audits, using the OIG issued public guidance documents, Industry Specific to Physician Practices and Skilled Nursing Facilities. The program contained the seven elements required by Office of Inspector General; sub-committees were developed to implement annual audit and monitoring plans.
  • Development of an anonymous Compliance Hotline and associated intake, follow-up and routine monitoring forms was also part of the duties, administration of the Hotline required collaboration with Interdisciplinary leadership including claims auditing and billing.
  • Responsible for follow up on corrective action matters regarding provider performance improvement, worked in collaboration with the provider and the practice to achieve substantial compliance, and ensure documentation of education, audits, and adjudication efforts, if applicable.
  • Developed annual Compliance Training materials for providers, vendors, and employees based on Industry Specific Training materials issued by OIG.

Director of Operations- Western Virginia

Eastern Healthcare Group
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Oversaw operations of 7 Skilled Nursing Facilities following recent Change of Ownership transition. Served as Acting Administrator of 3 of the 7 centers throughout my tenor. Successful IJ abatement following new policy roll out.

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator-Virginia

Medical Facilities of America
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • January 2021 - December 2021: Assistant Administrator of 120-bed SNF located in Roanoke Virginia, successful infection control survey outcomes and zero-deficiency complaint inspection outcome.
  • January 2022 - March 2023: Administrator of 120-bed SNF located in Stanleytown Virginia, served as preceptor for two Administrator-In-Training residents. Year-over-year improvement on annual regulatory inspection from 17 citations to 6 citations for annual and licensure survey.

Executive Director

Our Lady of the Valley
Roanoke, Virginia
02.2020 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for operations of CCRC campus including a 100-bed IL & ALF and 60-bed SNF during renovations of a new Memory Care center. Implemented initial COVID-19 response CDC requirements.

Executive Director

Brookdale Senior Living
Salem, Virginia
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Responsible for operations of a 90-bed ALF with 30-bed Memory Care unit.

Regional Vice President of Operations

Saber Healthcare
, Virginia
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for operations of 10 SNFs by providing support and oversight to Administrator and Regional IDT.

Regional Director of Operations

Traditions Senior Management
Virginia
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for operations of up to 7 Skilled Nursing Facilities by providing support and oversight to Administrator and Regional IDT. Provided support to the local level following the new opening of a 120-bed SNF located in Rural Retreat Virginia. Assisted in obtaining required licensure for opening new 90-bed SNF located in Bristol Virginia.
  • Development of new construction, marketing materials, care and living protocols, and physical plant protocols for Carrington Cottage Memory Care Center, a 52-bed Memory Care center that opened in January 2017. Serving as project manager, and responsible for collaborating with construction team, vendors, regulators, architects, and other stakeholders. Assisted with FF&E considerations and decisions. Oversaw regulatory inspections and certifications, and responsible for directing the pre-construction marketing campaign for pre-construction deposits, completed marketing materials, implemented new employee staffing paradigm, resident services programs, and collaborated with IDT for business and resident services implementation.

Administrator

Care Advantage
Salem, VA
02.2015 - 11.2015
  • Served as Administrator and assumed marketing responsibilities for a small, growing Personal Care Services agency offering Personal Care services to elderly persons and their families.
  • Negotiated and implemented a staff relief partnership with Catawba Hospital to recruit, hire, and organize training for Certified Nursing Assistant staff relief, improving the agency's staff relief mix from 1% to 10%, responsibilities included recruiting and hiring of CNAs for the purpose of facilitating their training in the Catawba on-boarding systems and processes.

Regional Vice President of Operations

Consulate Healthcare
, Virginia
01.2005 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: nearly 10-years of progressive development and service
  • Oversaw operations of up to 10 SNF in Virginia, numerous past non-compliance outcomes while serving as Administrator and Regional VP of operations, while region received numerous company awards for achieving above budget census, quality mix, collections with good patient and regulatory outcomes. Led partnership between Ashland Nursing and Rehab Center and Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital. Leadership support role to a committee of 20 Virginia centers within our company who were awarded AHCA/NCAL Bronze, Silver, or Gold Quality Awards.
  • Nearly 10-years of progressive development and service

Administrator

Avante' at Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Administrator of 157-bed SNF offering specialized sub-acute respiratory services.

Director of Marketing and Admissions

Roanoke United Methodist Home
Roanoke, Virginia
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for the Marketing and Admissions of a Retirement Community located in Roanoke Virginia.

Human Resources Manager, Administrator-In-Training

Parham Health & Rehab Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Responsible for Human Resources for a 180-bed SNF while completing my 1080 hour Administrator-In-Training program, participated in JCAHO survey process.

Administrative and Financial Coordinator

Williamsburg Community Medical Group
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Responsible for providing administrative support to the Executive Suite of a 21-physician, 9-site Physician Practice that was a division of Williamsburg Community Hospital, during the transition to the Sentara group.

Director of Activities

Richfield Retirement Community
01.1998 - 01.2000

Education

Bachelor of Science B.S. - Health Services Management

Jefferson College of Health Sciences
05.1999

Paralegal Certificate - undefined

Liberty University
08.2025

Certification

  • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA), Department of Health Professions, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2002-01-01, current
  • Licensed Nursing Home Preceptor, Department of Health Professions, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2007-01-01, current
  • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Compliance Certification Board (CCB), 2023-01-01, current
  • Notary Public, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2025-08-01, current

Professional Associations

  • Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), Member, 2023-12-01, 2025-12-01
  • Virginia Health Care Association, Member, 2000-01-01, current
  • Jefferson College of Health Sciences Board of Directors, Member, 2014-01-01, 2019-01-01
  • Jefferson College of Health Sciences Education Foundation, Vice President, 2014-01-01, 2019-01-01
  • Cave Spring Elementary School- PTA, Board of Directors, County Council Representative, 2013-01-01, 2013-12-31

Timeline

Compliance Manager and Compliance Officer

Premier Geriatric Solutions
11.2023 - 05.2024

Director of Operations- Western Virginia

Eastern Healthcare Group
03.2023 - 10.2023

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator-Virginia

Medical Facilities of America
01.2021 - 03.2023

Executive Director

Our Lady of the Valley
02.2020 - 06.2020

Executive Director

Brookdale Senior Living
10.2019 - 02.2020

Regional Vice President of Operations

Saber Healthcare
06.2017 - 11.2017

Principal Consultant

VG Healthcare Services, LLC
10.2016 - Current

Administrator

Care Advantage
02.2015 - 11.2015

Regional Director of Operations

Traditions Senior Management
01.2015 - 01.2017

Regional Vice President of Operations

Consulate Healthcare
01.2005 - 01.2014

Administrator

Avante' at Roanoke
01.2004 - 01.2005

Director of Marketing and Admissions

Roanoke United Methodist Home
01.2003 - 01.2004

Human Resources Manager, Administrator-In-Training

Parham Health & Rehab Center
01.2001 - 01.2003

Administrative and Financial Coordinator

Williamsburg Community Medical Group
01.2000 - 01.2001

Director of Activities

Richfield Retirement Community
01.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science B.S. - Health Services Management

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Paralegal Certificate - undefined

Liberty University
Lori V. Pollard