Theresa Darnell

Accomplished, dynamic, and highly passionate executive with over 21 years of experience in Virginia's assisted living sector. I have held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Operations, Regional Director of Memory Care, Regional Director of Operations, and Director of Quality Assurance, in addition to 19 years as an Executive Director. My background also includes experience as a Director of Nursing and a facility trainer. I am deeply committed to the well-being of seniors, with a particular passion for supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. My extensive knowledge of Virginia state regulations, coupled with hands-on experience across multiple levels of assisted living operations, enables me to drive excellence in senior care. Notably, I led the company-wide transition to electronic medical records and EMAR systems in 2011, developing and executing comprehensive training initiatives. I seek an opportunity with an organization where I can continue to grow professionally, drive meaningful change, and positively impact the lives of seniors, families, staff, and the broader company.

• Virginia Assisted Living Association – VALA
• Assisted Living Federation of America – ALFA
• Alzheimer’s Association 2014 Memory Walk Co-Chair for the Central Region Memory Walk

• Certified Dementia Practitioner, 05/01/14
• Licensed Practical Nurse, 08/01/00
• Board of Long Term Care Administrators - Assisted Living Administrator, 10/01/08
• Assisted Living Administrator Preceptor, 02/01/11
• Train-The-Trainer for Facility Trainers of Medication Aides, 03/01/03
• Train-the-Trainer for Facility Trainers of Assisted Living Direct Care Staff, 10/01/03
• Train-the-Trainer Training Quality Dementia Care Workers, 08/01/05
• Virginia Uniform Assessment Instrument Training Course, 02/01/02
• Certified ISP Train-the-Trainer, 01/01/19
• American Safety and Health Institute - Certified Basic Instructor, Expired

Available upon request.

• LPN
• CDP
• LALA