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Waverly Heights Retirement Community acquires GrayCare LLC
Waverly Heights Retirement Community in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, has announced its acquisition of GrayCare LLC, a care management company focused on supporting families as they make care decisions for loved ones.
Effective July 1, the business became GrayCare by Waverly Heights and will operate as a complementary business to Waverly Care, the retirement community’s one-on-one private duty home care service.
GrayCare by Waverly Heights will provide a comprehensive approach to supporting individuals and their families when navigating difficult decisions and trying to understand the variety of services available.
Care managers will provide information, resources and ongoing support that is individual to each person.
The business will be operated under the leadership of Executive Director Nicole Stroman with oversight by Meredith Feher, Senior Vice President of Health Care Services at Waverly Heights.
“Waverly Heights is committed to broadening our services to meet the everincreasing demand to assist people in our community,” said Thomas P. Garvin, President and CEO, Waverly Heights Retirement Community. “The reputation and mission of GrayCare LLC closely align with Waverly
Heights and Waverly Care, and we are excited to jumpstart the expansion of our care management services.
“Bringing the values, work ethic and quality of Waverly Heights and Waverly Care will provide current and future clients with the confidence of knowing their care needs will be met.”
GrayCare LLC was founded in 1992 by owner Joyce Gray. Over the last 29 years, Gray has grown her business into a high-quality, successful organization servicing clients throughout the local region, including at Waverly Heights.
Pattie Rodgers, Vice President and Director of Operations of Waverly Care, and
her team have collaborated with GrayCare in providing caregiver services for over a decade.
The acquisition of GrayCare will provide greater flexibility in how Waverly Heights manages its core business and will support endeavors to offer the best amenities and services for senior living.
About Waverly Heights: Waverly Heights is a notfor-profit Life Plan Community located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Main Line. Beyond the beautiful gardens and lawns, Waverly Heights offers unparalleled service in an atmosphere of classic style and elegance. To learn more about Waverly Heights, visit www. waverlyheightsltd.org.