It is hard to believe that I am celebrating 30 years in the Assisted Living Industry. When my husband and I moved to North Carolina after I completed a Combined Degree Nursing Program in New York, I never envisioned ending up in this field. I started out my career as...

Memory Care Coordinator Nicole Scarchilli joined Navion Senior Solutions as a Medication Technician in 2025 with 29 years of experience in healthcare. She received her C.N.A. certification in 1996 and has worked in independent living, assisted living and memory care...

The powerhouse team at Mallard Ridge has served – and thrived – in a variety of roles at their community. Executive Director Amanda-Kay Edwards has fully embodied our company’s mission by identifying associates whose principles align with Navion’s core values. She...

Eleven years ago, I found myself embarking on an unexpected journey when I joined the sales team at an assisted living community in Boone, NC. It was a leap into the unknown as I had no prior experience in sales or healthcare. Hired as the Sales and Marketing Director...

With 25 years of experience in the senior living and healthcare industries, I’ve built a career in operational excellence, quality and compliance. I’ve held a variety of leadership roles including Executive Director, Regional Director of Operations and Corporate...

Over 20 years ago, I started my career path in healthcare and each step since has led me to the best company I have ever had the pleasure to be part of – Navion! In 2013, I was presented with a new opportunity that would expand my skills and knowledge – all while...

My journey in senior living began 25 years ago as a newly graduated nurse. From the start, my goal was to provide compassionate care and advocate for those in need. This passion led me to work as a pediatric home health and multi-specialty clinic nurse for many years....

I originally moved to Boone, North Carolina as a college student, far from my friends and family. Finding my way as a caregiver and med tech at Deerfield Ridge, I quickly discovered a sense of belonging—a supportive team and a vibrant, welcoming community. Even during...

In December 2021, I made a decision that would become one of the most defining moments of my career: changing jobs during an acquisition. Little did I know that joining Navion Senior Living would be such a transformative experience, offering me countless opportunities...

For more than two decades, I’ve had the privilege of serving in various roles within the senior living, hospitality and hospital sectors — a journey marked by meaningful connections and professional growth. My career began in 2001 as the Maintenance Director at...

In 2013, I started working as the Business Office Manager of a senior living community that is now Carolina Reserve of Durham. This marked the beginning of my enriching journey in senior living — a sector new to me despite my extensive professional experience. I...

For just over four years, I have had the privilege of being a part of the Navion Senior Solutions family—a period that has been transformative both personally and professionally. As a Registered Nurse by trade, my journey with Navion began in a hybrid role, overseeing...