Eduro Healthcare Welcomes Lisa Kissell as Director of Compliance

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, August 3, 2023 – Eduro Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Kissell as their new Director of Compliance. This strategic hire signals Eduro’s continued commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and regulatory compliance within the healthcare industry. 

Kissell joins Eduro after a distinguished tenure at Valeo Home Health & Hospice, a former subsidiary of Eduro, where she served as an administrator for over a decade since the company’s inception. Her broad understanding of healthcare operations, coupled with her licensure as a physical therapist, makes her an asset to Eduro Healthcare. 

In her new role as Director of Compliance, Kissell will have multifaceted responsibilities, aimed at ensuring that Eduro maintains rigorous adherence to state and federal regulatory requirements. Key aspects of her role will include the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to promote compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and standards. Furthermore, she will be tasked with conducting regular audits and risk assessments, ensuring consistent operational performance in compliance with these policies. 

“Lisa will be a great asset to Eduro Healthcare. Lisa has demonstrated an impressive ability to ensure that healthcare policies and procedures are established and implemented in a manner compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.” commented Dustin Monroe, General Counsel at Eduro. 

Kissell’s other duties will involve staying abreast of the latest developments in healthcare regulations, thereby ensuring that Eduro is always at the forefront of compliance and best practices. She will also oversee compliance training programs, which are crucial in promoting a culture of integrity and compliance throughout the organization. 

Eduro Managing Director, Michael Bewsey, noted, “I have known Lisa for over 10 years through both Valeo and Eduro. Nobody is suited better for this role. I am very excited to welcome her back to the team and get the benefit of her relentless pursuit of excellence in the compliance arena.” 

Eduro Healthcare looks forward to leveraging Lisa’s unique skills and experience in their mission to provide high-quality and compliant care in the skilled nursing operations space. 

About Eduro Healthcare 

Eduro Healthcare is a leading national skilled nursing operations company. With a network of facilities across the United States, Eduro is dedicated to delivering patient-centric healthcare with the highest level of integrity and compliance. Eduro puts a primary emphasis on patient care, driven by the following core values: 

Wellness • Compassion • Experience • Results 

If you would like to learn more about Eduro Healthcare, you can do so at www.edurohc.com 

Eduro Healthcare Acquires 2 Facilities in Billings; Montana Total Now 7

 

June 1st, 2023 | Billings, MT

Eduro Healthcare has acquired two additional facilities in Billings, MT, bringing the state total to seven. This follows the recent acquisition of the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in March, which shows promising growth in the state. The cumulative 310 additional licensed beds in the state offer Eduro ample opportunity to continue serving the residents of Montana.

Eduro has a strong history of operations in Montana, first entering the state in 2018 with a facility in Butte. The success in Butte prompted the other additions, particularly the two veterans homes that the state requested for Eduro to take over.

“We are thrilled to partner once again with the team at Legacy on these two Billings, Montana assets,” Managing Director Michael Bewsey said. “They have proven to be a great resource to us in many aspects and most importantly a great transactional partner. We are excited to build upon their stellar reputation as we incorporate these two buildings into the Eduro Montana family. Montana continues to be a top acquisition target for our team, and we look forward to continued and immediate growth in the state.”

The two facilities have rebranded under new names:

About Eduro Healthcare

Eduro Healthcare LLC is an Utah-based national skilled nursing company with 41 facilities in nine states. Eduro puts a primary emphasis on patient care, driven by the following core values:

Wellness • Compassion • Experience • Results

If you would like to learn more about Eduro Healthcare, you can do so at www.edurohc.com

Eduro Healthcare Adds Second VA Building in Montana

March 1, 2023

Eduro Healthcare assumed operations of the Eastern Montana Veterans Home (EMVH) in Glendive, MT. This is the second veterans home they will be operating in Montana, and the fifth skilled nursing facility for them in the state. The EMVH has 80 Medicare-licensed beds, including 16 special care unit beds, and has been in operation since 1995.

Managing Director Michael Bewsey expressed his excitement about the new addition; “Our team is committed to the Veterans of Montana and we have built one of the best teams in the country to support each facility we operate. Our company has thrived during one of the most operationally difficult times in the history of the industry, and I give our various teams all the credit. We are proud of the relationship we have built with DPHHS and are honored that they continue to trust Eduro to meet the fiscal needs of the State of Montana as well as the physical needs of the Veterans we serve.”

Eduro was selected by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to open a brand new veterans home in December of 2020. The Southwest Montana Veterans Home (SWMVH) in Butte has seen great success in those two years, including receiving the highest levels of employee satisfaction among Montana’s veteran homes and any state-run facility surveyed*. DPHHS Director Charles Brereton commented on Eduro’s qualification for the additional state facility; “DPHHS has been impressed with Eduro Healthcare’s management of our Veterans Home in Butte, and we are looking forward to expanding this partnership to Glendive.”

About Eduro Healthcare

Eduro Healthcare LLC is an Utah-based national skilled nursing company with 40 facilities in ten states. Eduro puts a primary emphasis on patient care, driven by the following core values:

Wellness • Compassion • Experience • Results

If you would like to learn more about Eduro Healthcare, you can do so at www.edurohc.com

 

*Climate and Culture Study, July 2022, by A&M and DPHHS

Eduro Healthcare Adds 7 San Antonio Locations; Texas Total Now 15

August 1, 2022

Eduro Healthcare has acquired seven facilities in the San Antonio, Texas area, bringing their total count in the state to 15. Eduro first entered the Texas market in April 2021, and has seen continued success in each new building as they have implemented changes to operations and delivery of care. 

Eduro President Christopher Thompson has unique insight on SNF operations in the state, having operated as an administrator in Texas some time before joining Eduro. Thompson shared his thoughts on Eduro’s recent growth in the state,

“Having worked in Texas some years ago I am excited to get back to such an operator friendly market that allows the good companies to stand out.  With 15 facilities now in the state we are encouraged by the opportunity to build out a strong regional platform that can serve our patients and employees.  I look forward to our continued growth in Texas and the ability to impact more patients with our amazing team.”

Managing Director Michael Bewsey also shared his excitement for the expansion,

“Texas has long been a target for Eduro and we have successfully executed on our growth goals over the last year.  In the current SNF market it is both exciting and unusual to acquire well performing assets.  I believe our robust operating team now in Texas will enable us to take these assets to the next level and continue to build upon our platform.  Texas will continue to be a major focus for the Eduro team.”

The names and locations of the seven new facilities are listed below:

New Facility Names:

  • San Antonio North Nursing and Rehab | San Antonio, TX
  • Memorial Medical Nursing and Rehab | San Antonio, TX
  • San Antonio West Nursing and Rehab | San Antonio, TX
  • Silver Creek Nursing and Rehab | San Antonio, TX
  • Pleasanton North Nursing and Rehab | Pleasanton, TX
  • Pleasanton South Nursing and Rehab | Pleasanton, TX
  • Jourdanton Nursing and Rehab | Jourdanton, TX

About Eduro Healthcare

Eduro Healthcare LLC is an Utah-based national skilled nursing company with 40 facilities in ten states. Eduro puts a primary emphasis on patient care, driven by the following core values:

Wellness • Compassion • Experience • Results

If you would like to learn more about Eduro Healthcare, you can do so at www.edurohc.com

Eduro Healthcare Expands in Texas with Two Skilled Nursing Facilities

DEER PARK & ENNIS, Texas, February 1st 2021—Eduro Healthcare has announced the acquisition of two new skilled nursing facilities in Texas, bringing their total number of locations in Texas to eight. The skilled nursing company has a reputation for providing high-quality care for their patients, particularly in the therapy department. The team at Eduro Healthcare is committed to creating the best possible experience for each and every patient.

Eduro President Christopher Thompson commented on the acquisition, “We are excited to continue our recent growth in Texas with the addition of  these two facilities.  Each fit well within our current geographic footprint and we have been impressed with the culture and longevity of these teams, with employees pushing ten, twenty, or thirty years of tenure. 

We look forward to working closely with these great teams in delivering great care to the residents. We have seen great results from  all of our recent acquisitions in Texas and are excited for these two buildings to continue to build upon that foundation.”

 

About Eduro Healthcare

Eduro Healthcare LLC is an Utah-based national skilled nursing company with 22 facilities in ten states. Eduro puts a primary emphasis on patient care, driven by the following core values:

Wellness • Compassion • Experience • Results

If you would like to learn more about Eduro Healthcare, you can do so at www.edurohc.com

Eduro Enters Texas Market with 4-Building Acquisition

Various Locations, Texas, April 1st, 2021–Eduro Healthcare has officially entered the Texas market with the acquisition of four skilled nursing facilities in various cities. Eduro is excited to expand into their tenth state, and has big plans for the following buildings now included in their portfolio:

  • Hacienda Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation | Beeville, TX | 85 beds
  • Hurst Plaza Nursing & Rehab | Hurst, TX | 106 beds
  • Heritage Trails Nursing & Rehabilitation | Cleburne, TX | 122 beds
  • Cypress Woods Care Center | Angleton, TX | 105 beds

The four facilities lie in the greater Houston, Austin, and Dallas/Fort Worth areas, with promising attributes at each. Eduro is eager to bring additional support to each facility, especially following the brutal storms that have severely affected so many in the state.

 

About Eduro Healthcare

Eduro Healthcare LLC is an Utah-based national skilled nursing company with 22 facilities in ten states. Eduro puts a primary emphasis on patient care, driven by the following core values:

Wellness • Compassion • Experience • Results

If you would like to learn more about Eduro Healthcare, you can do so at www.edurohc.com

Eduro Grows in Montana with Two-Building Acquisition

HELENA, Montana, September 3rd, 2020–Eduro Healthcare announced yesterday that they acquired two skilled nursing facilities in Montana. Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation is an 80-bed location situated in Helena on the St. Peter’s Health Regional Medical Center campus. Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a 70-bed facility located in Clancy, just 20 minutes from Helena. These two locations add to Eduro’s presence in the state, which was established when they acquired Butte facility, Copper Ridge Nursing and Rehab back in 2018.

 

The news follows some good publicity Eduro already received in the state when Copper Ridge administrator Brenna Anderson was voted a “local hero” for her quick preventative measures taken at the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Anderson was one of 12 people nominated for the recognition for “braving the coronavirus every day to keep the community as strong and healthy as possible.” (Full article)

 

The deal marks Eduro’s third and fourth additions to their portfolio this year. Michael Bewsey, an experienced healthcare executive and managing partner at Eduro, commented on the promising opportunities following the deal.

“We are excited because these facilities are already clinically and operationally sound, and with the added support that Eduro can provide from behind the scenes, we believe they will just keep improving.”

CareTrust REIT (NASDAQ:CTRE) provided the financial backing for the deal, and saw a 4.34% bump in share prices after announcing the two new locations yesterday. The transaction was the first to be started and closed during the pandemic, and COO Dave Sedgwick commented on the smooth transition facilitated by Eduro; “Eduro made it easy for the seller, who cared about the facilities and their legacy, to get comfortable with the sale.” (Full article)

 

About Eduro Healthcare

Eduro Healthcare LLC is an Utah-based national skilled nursing company with 17 facilities in nine states. Eduro puts a primary emphasis on patient care, driven by the following core values:

Wellness • Compassion • Experience • Results

If you would like to learn more about Eduro Healthcare, you can do so at www.edurohc.com

 

Eduro adds Oakhurst Healthcare; Third Facility in California

For Immediate Release:

 

On August 1, 2020, Oakhurst Healthcare Center, a 66-bed skilled nursing facility in Oakhurst, CA, became part of the Eduro Healthcare family. Eduro Healthcare is a Utah-based skilled nursing operating company that was founded in 2008 in Salt Lake City, UT. Since then, Eduro has expanded into nine states, with nearby facilities in Stockton and Fresno, CA. “This building was an exciting acquisition for us as we are combining Oakhurst’s experienced team with Eduro’s emphasis on outstanding clinical care in a market where Eduro plans to continue growing.  This building and team will seamlessly integrate into our California platform and continue to be a top performer” said Eduro’s managing partner, Michael Bewsey.

 

Eduro puts a primary emphasis on patient care, driven by the following core values:

 

WellnessCompassionExperienceResults

 

If you would like to learn more about Eduro Healthcare, you can do so at www.edurohc.com.

Eduro Adds Skilled Nursing Facility in Aurora, CO

AURORA, Colorado, July 1, 2020 — Eduro Healthcare acquired another skilled nursing facility in CO. The Springs at St. Andrew’s Village is a 58-bed facility, and joins Eduro’s two other CO facilities, located in Lakewood and Parker.

Managing Partner Michael Bewsey commented, “This building was an exciting acquisition for us as we are combining an excellent physical plant with outstanding clinical care in an already strong Eduro market. This building and team will seamlessly integrate into our Colorado platform and be a top performer.” While Eduro is now managing the skilled nursing portion of St. Andrew’s village, management of the assisted and independent living units will remain the same.

Following a few years of rapid growth, Eduro hadn’t added any new locations within the past year. COVID-19 has understandably affected many aspects of the industry, but Eduro’s recent acquisition of The Springs demonstrates their strong position that enables continued growth. This puts them back on the radar as one of the companies that has adapted well to the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.

Eduro puts a primary emphasis on patient care, driven by the following core values:

Wellness • Compassion • Experience • Results

If you would like to learn more about Eduro Healthcare, you can do so at www.edurohc.com