The Hickman’s executive director selected administrator of the year

The Hickman Friends Senior Community, a proud member of the Quaker Block in West Chester borough, announced that Executive Director Toni Kelly, has been selected as the 2022 Administrator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association (PALA).

This prestigious award recognizes personal care homes and assisted living residence administrators who have demonstrated outstanding leadership through dedication to their staff, the residents and families they serve, and the personal care and assisted living industry.

Betsy Stratton, chair of The Hickman Board of Directors, said the board could not be prouder of Kelly.

“Toni exemplifies every quality an organization could ask for in a leader: dedication, leadership, a steady hand, caring, passion, advocacy and many others,” Stratton said.

According to a press release, the founding mission of The Hickman has always been its commitment to seniors in the community who need a supportive living environment. Throughout our history, we have adapted, grown and faced challenges with foresight and confidence.

With Kelly’s leadership, The Hickman is poised to grow, thrive and continue the mission our founders, Lydia Hall and Sallie Sharpless, established over 130 years ago, the release said.

Kelly is a deeply passionate, longtime champion of senior care, the release

said.

After many years as a direct caregiver for seniors, Kelly owned and operated an adult day care center for 14 years before pursuing her calling as a personal care home administrator.

Kelly’s most powerful leadership tool is her enthusiasm in leading by her own personal example, the release said. She is a daily mentor for her leadership team and front-line staff in providing exemplary care for The Hickman’s residents.

The Hickman Friends

Senior Community of West Chester provides comfortable and caring accommodations for seniors in West Chester. Led by Quaker traditions and principles, The Hickman is based on a rental model, which enables seniors to easily choose a safe and thriving personal care community as their home without burdensome upfront costs.

To provide support for The Hickman in its mission, please consider a donation. For additional information, visit www.thehickman.org.

Toni Kelly