Walnut Hills Retirement Community welcomes new leadership

Walnut Hills Retirement Community announced Charity Yoder as the new vice president of operations.

Yoder began her journey with Greencroft Communities with a desire to develop as a leader in senior housing. She participated in the Administrator in Training program, which includes extensive study, training and testing to become a licensed administrator in Ohio.

As part of her leadership development, she gained experience across multiple Greencroft-affiliated communities including Greencroft Middlebury and Southfield Village in South Bend, Indiana, where she expanded her perspective on senior living operations. However, the primary focus of her training was at Walnut Hills, allowing her to develop an understanding of the community, its residents and its team members.

“I grew up fascinated by the life stories, philosophy of life and wisdom of several older adult role models, so I started volunteering at a retirement community when I was in junior high school,” Yoder said. “Now becoming a Greencroft Communities team member allows me numerous new professional opportunities and, most importantly, mentors and team members with a passion for serving older adults.”

Recognizing the importance of a strong leadership presence, Yoder relocated to live closer to Walnut Hills.

“Charity’s dedication, expertise and passion for our industry make her an exceptional leader to guide Walnut Hills into the future,” said Hugh Davis, CEO of Greencroft Communities. “We look forward to the innovation and excellence she will bring to our community in Walnut Creek.”

Yoder focused her undergraduate education on business administration and psychology with an emphasis in gerontology. She began her career at a Mennonite Continuing Care Retirement Community in Glendale, Arizona before seeking her MA in Gerontology and Care Manager Certified. She was practicing as an aging life care manager in Wisconsin for several years before joining the Greencroft and Walnut Hills team.

“I look forward to serving in leadership at Walnut Hills alongside team members who share the vision and mission of Walnut Hills and strive each day to make it a meaningful and beautiful place to live,” Yoder said.

Walnut Hills Retirement Community, located at 4748 Olde Pump St. in Walnut Creek, is a nonprofit organization with a local board of directors and is an affiliate of Greencroft Communities of Goshen, Indian. The 110-acre campus is home to more than 200 residents and offers a variety of senior living options including independent living, catered living, assisted living, skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation.

For more information about Walnut Hills and its senior care services, call 330-893-3200 or visit www.walnuthillsliving.org.